Families USA Foundation
Senior Director, Communications Job at Families USA Foundation in Washington
Families USA Foundation, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Position Overview:
The Senior Director of Communications is a key member of Families USA’s senior leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the organization’s policy goals and elevates its national presence within a social justice framework. As a senior leader, they will ensure success by managing multiple projects, leading teams, and fostering creativity and collaboration to support Families USA’s mission and the broader movement. This individual will bring deep expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative spirit to lead a dynamic communications department. They will drive innovative internal and external communications that reflect Families USA’s mission and values, leveraging a digital-first approach while seamlessly integrating traditional media, social media, content creation, and branding. The Senior Director will lead communications efforts directed toward key coalitions, by developing resources such as toolkits, email blasts, and other materials that effectively mobilize and engage partners. With experience designing communication plans for national and state-level healthcare issue campaigns, this leader will ensure impactful messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. Adept at navigating social justice communications, they will use storytelling, advocacy, and digital strategies to engage stakeholders that address complex healthcare challenges. Working closely with the executive team, the Senior Director will ensure alignment with strategic priorities, leading both issue-based campaigns and coalition communications guiding multiple projects and teams to success in a fast-paced media environment.
The Senior Director of Communications is a key member of Families USA’s senior leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the organization’s policy goals and elevates its national presence within a social justice framework. As a senior leader, they will ensure success by managing multiple projects, leading teams, and fostering creativity and collaboration to support Families USA’s mission and the broader movement. This individual will bring deep expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative spirit to lead a dynamic communications department. They will drive innovative internal and external communications that reflect Families USA’s mission and values, leveraging a digital-first approach while seamlessly integrating traditional media, social media, content creation, and branding. The Senior Director will lead communications efforts directed toward key coalitions, by developing resources such as toolkits, email blasts, and other materials that effectively mobilize and engage partners. With experience designing communication plans for national and state-level healthcare issue campaigns, this leader will ensure impactful messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. Adept at navigating social justice communications, they will use storytelling, advocacy, and digital strategies to engage stakeholders that address complex healthcare challenges. Working closely with the executive team, the Senior Director will ensure alignment with strategic priorities, leading both issue-based campaigns and coalition communications guiding multiple projects and teams to success in a fast-paced media environment.