Associate Director, Communications, Americas

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@tent.org. If your background aligns with our needs, a member of our team will contact you to schedule a discussion.The total compensation range for this role is $108,000-$146,000 and is inclusive of both a team bonus and individual performance-based bonus (which are both paid out 1x a year).Fluency in Spanish is an essential skill for the roleAbout the Tent Partnership for Refugees:With more and more refugees displaced for longer periods of time, businesses have a critical role to play in helping refugees integrate economically in their new communities. Tent was launched in 2016 by Hamdi Ulukaya, the CEO and founder of Chobani a multibillion dollar food company in the U.S. to mobilize global businesses to fill this gap by helping connect refugees to work. Today, Tent is a network of over 400 major companies committed to hiring, training, and mentoring refugees. Find out more at www.tent.org.About the Role:Tent seeks an experienced, bilingual, media-savvy, and dynamic Associate Director of Communications to lead our external communications efforts across the Americas.Reporting to the Director of Global Communications & Marketing, this role will be responsible for enhancing awareness of Tent, our mission, our vast member company network and efforts, and our refugee integration initiatives throughout Tents markets in the Americas: the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Canada (with a priority focus on the U.S. and Mexico). This role will craft Tent's communications strategy and external narrative in the Americas, cultivate key press relationships, lead our regional executive visibility strategy, and provide key support across milestone events and social media output in the region. This role will also occasionally manage external communications and other creative agencies around specific projects.This role is ideal for individuals with a seasoned background in corporate communications, whether in an agency or in-house setting, including proven experience in advising C-suite executives on communication strategies.Key Responsibilities:Formulate and implement Tent's communications strategy for Tents Americas markets, aiming to enhance awareness in the region among business audiences (primary) and mainstream consumers (secondary)Work closely with the Director of Global Communications & Marketing and regional Country Directors to craft and iterate upon compelling narratives and value propositions that distinguish Tent as the foremost organization mobilizing the private sector to connect refugees to jobs, constantly elevating our leadership position in the sectorDrive the execution of communication campaigns around milestone events and other key moments as well as year-round evergreen effortsDevelop and strengthen relationships with press and personalities that resonate with our key audiences and drive a steady and proactive drumbeat of positive storytelling efforts, to consistently build Tent's profile and influence within and via the media landscapeLead the communications counsel Tent provides member companies and help drive ever-increasing collaboration opportunities and impactful output in the regionAs needed, develop comprehensive briefs and effectively manage external communications or other creative agencies, ensuring cohesive messaging and brand consistencyCollaborate closely with Tents Associate Director, Global Marketing and local communications team members to curate engaging content for Tents social channels in accordance to priorities and objectives for the regionOversee media materials, ranging from press releases, to award submissions, to impactful bylined articles and op-eds that showcase our thought leadership and expertise in refugee workforce integration and private sector engagementAdvance our regional executive visibility strategy, including overseeing the vetting, pitching, and execution of needle-moving press and external speaking opportunities that elevate our profile and advance our missionProvide support and guidance to senior members of the Tent team including Tents founder, CEO, and Country Directors for regional engagements, ensuring effective representation and alignment with organizational objectivesSupport across milestone events in the region, including working closely with the Associate Director, Global Marketing and local team members to ensure Tents best-in-class quality standards and strategic objectives are metWork closely with Tents CEO, Director of Global Communications & Marketing, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate reputation risks in the regionManage two regionally-based communications team membersEssential Skills & Experience:Bachelors degree with 10+ years of communications experienceBilingual English and Spanish speaker, with native fluency and exceptional writing skills in both languages, particularly for corporate audiencesExtensive communications experience working in the U.S., including a proven track record in strategy creation, campaign execution, media relations, and materials development for a U.S. audienceAt least some experience supporting communications campaigns in Latin AmericaDemonstrated project management skills with meticulous attention to detailFlawless grammar with a keen eye for accuracyConfident presentation and public speaking skillsDesired Skills & Experience:High-level familiarity with American and Latin American politicsStrongly desired: Experience working directly in Mexico, including strategy creation, campaign execution, media relations and materials development for Latin American audiencesRobust press contacts in the U.S. & Mexico, especially business and top-tier broadcast media with proven coverage track recordProven ability to vet, brief, and manage communications agencies effectively to achieve results (if previously working in an in-house role)Familiarity with business issues such as diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, etc.Some experience in navigating crisis communicationsExperiencing supporting brands and executives across corporate social media channelsDesired Qualities:Proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working independently as well as within a matrixed team environmentInnovative thinker with a proven track record of translating ideas into actionable plans and tangible outcomesHighly organized with ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyIntellectual curiosity and a hunger for continuous learningOverflowing with creative ideas and enthusiasm for the missionComfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations and navigating uncertaintyExcellent critical thinking and analytical skillsStrong collaboration skillsPositive, energetic demeanor with a can-do attitudeOur

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to support your professional growth________________________________________________________________Tent is an equal opportunity employer. Tent will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws. We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.