Director of Communications
About The Position
The Director of Communications at ECLC oversees the development and implementation of communication strategies. This role manages all aspects of communication initiatives and plays a key role in guiding the successful execution of our marketing objectives. The Director of Communications works to innovate and modernize the organization's communication platforms and processes while enhancing metrics and methods to identify the strategies that best support ECLC and the larger network. ECLC is a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that represents the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs across New York State. The CCR&Rs are on the front lines, providing direct assistance and support to parents, childcare providers, and employers in their communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or other related field and 5+ years experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Knowledgeable of latest technology and communication trends including familiarity with video production and editing
- Thrives in an agile, fast-paced work environment and can juggle shifting priorities
- Self-motivated and able to work with or without direct supervision
- Quick-thinking, creative, and results-driven
- Strong prioritization, organizational, and project management skills, including experience with project management platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and design platforms such as Canva
Responsibilities
- Drive development of promotional material across departments
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to streamline performance
- Create and implement a robust communications plan to increase awareness of CCR&Rs, ECLC and our programs
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess communication efforts
- Coordination of promotional material for the CCR&R network and ECE field, including testimonials, advertisement and storytelling
- Manage and optimize digital platforms, including social media and organization website
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to communications
- Supervise the Communications Associate
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
