Planetree Manager Communications

Griffin Hospital•Derby, CT

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Manager leads Planetree’s global communications function, with responsibility for messaging, positioning, narrative consistency, and communication standards across the organization’s products, services, and strategic initiatives. This role ensures that Planetree communicates clearly, consistently, and compellingly with internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager develops messaging frameworks, thought leadership content, executive communications, and communication tools that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and alignment. The role also supports regional and country-level adaptation by providing the guidance, structure, and content direction needed for effective local execution without losing Planetree’s global voice. The position is ideal for a strategic communicator with strong writing, editorial, and organizational skills who can shape narrative direction while building disciplined communication practices in a global, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills
Strong strategic communication and narrative-shaping ability
Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling language
Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
Ability to create structure, standards, and clarity across a distributed organization
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance strategic positioning with practical execution needs
Sensitivity to audience, culture, and context in global communications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field
5–8 years of experience in communications, content strategy, brand, or related leadership roles
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, professional services, or mission-driven organizations
Experience supporting executive communications and organizational positioning
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), digital content platforms, and communication tools
English proficiency – written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications in communications, public relations, branding, content strategy, or digital media
Experience in global or multi-region communications environments
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations
Experience with content publishing tools, email platforms, brand systems, and presentation development
Communications automation tools
Experience with Salesforce, content management systems, analytics tools, and project management platforms
Others design software
Project Management tools
Other foreign languages where Planetree delivers services (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French)

Responsibilities

Own Planetree’s global messaging, positioning, and narrative across products, services, and strategic priorities
Develop and maintain clear messaging frameworks that articulate Planetree’s value proposition to different audiences
Ensure messaging remains aligned with organizational strategy, market needs, and brand direction
Support clarity and consistency in how Planetree is represented across channels, functions, and geographies
Develop and maintain communication standards, narrative guidance, and brand-aligned content structures
Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across external and internal communications
Partner with colleagues to strengthen the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of written and visual communications
Support the continued development of communication tools, templates, and guidance for use across the organization
Develop thought leadership content, executive communications, organizational messaging, and strategic narrative materials
Support communications for leadership initiatives, organizational updates, board-facing messaging, and key announcements
Draft, review, and refine communications that require high quality, clarity, and strategic alignment
Help shape how Planetree communicates major initiatives, priorities, and institutional value
Guide content planning and editorial direction across publications, campaigns, and strategic materials
Support development of articles, stories, case examples, newsletters, presentations, and other communication assets
Ensure content is audience-appropriate, compelling, and aligned with Planetree’s mission and positioning
Maintain a high standard for quality, consistency, and usefulness across communications outputs
Provide the communication tools, guidance, and content structure needed for regional and country-level adaptation
Partner with regional teams to support locally relevant communications while maintaining global consistency
Help ensure that local messaging reflects cultural context and audience needs without diluting Planetree’s strategic direction
Strengthen communication discipline across a distributed global operating model
Strengthen Planetree’s visibility, reputation, and communication discipline across offerings and initiatives
Support communication planning for events, partnerships, product promotion, and organizational engagement
Provide communication support and counsel to internal stakeholders as needed
Identify opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across the organization’s communications efforts
Live and uphold Planetree’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Partner reliably, consistently, and collaboratively with colleagues globally
Demonstrate compassion, partnership, and openness in all interactions
Be willing to give and receive constructive feedback
Contribute to organizational learning and continuous improvement
Complete mandatory training as required