Communications Director

Ccsww•Seattle, WA

About The Position

For over a century, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) has provided services for youth, immigrants, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness throughout western Washington state. Our 4000+ employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing. Our mission and our focus are for those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice. If this is your passion, we would like you to join us. If you are looking for meaningful work, make a tangible difference, and drive positive change, find out more at: https://ccsww.org/careers/ The CCSWW Communications Director develops and implements communication and public relations strategies to shape and protect CCSWW’s mission and brand, overseeing internal and external messaging across all platforms. Key duties include managing media relations, overseeing digital and social media, writing press releases and other materials, leading crisis communication, supervising the Communications and Digital Media Specialist, and analyzing communication effectiveness to inform strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (5+ years relevant experience beyond the required years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).
10+ years of corporate communications experience.
An understanding of Catholic Social Teachings and the connection of CCSWW with the Archdiocese of Seattle and the global Catholic Church.
At least three years’ experience managing a team.
Demonstrated success working with senior executive level clients and stakeholders.
Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to consult with clients to determine requirements, stakeholders, and scope.
Experience communicating in multiple media (e.g., print, email, web, video/audio).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, often-changing environment.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills, ability to persuade and build consensus with stakeholders.
Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet the conditions of the agency driving policy.
Criminal history background checks are required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements communication and public relations strategies to shape and protect CCSWW’s mission and brand.
Oversees internal and external messaging across all platforms.
Manages media relations.
Oversees digital and social media.
Writes press releases and other materials.
Leads crisis communication.
Supervises the Communications and Digital Media Specialist.
Analyzes communication effectiveness to inform strategy.