Careers

Communications Director

We are seeking highly diligent, confident candidates for the role of Communications Director. The position comes with great responsibility, as communications directors are accountable for public perception of a company. Managing this perception involves developing marketing and communication strategies, understanding the importance of timing and setting, responding to crises and setbacks, overseeing a team of diverse communications roles and ensuring that information released is consistent with the strategy at large. This is an ideal position for a motivated professional who is looking to join a growing organization in a period of rapid and exciting expansion. Qualified individuals, even those not necessarily in the DC area, but interested in telework, are encouraged to apply. This position will begin as a volunteer role, however, we are currently working on securing funding and this will be one of the first two paid positions with Continue To Serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Developing a cohesive communications strategy.

• Assembling and overseeing a diversely skilled communications team.

• Crisis management and preemptive planning.

• Cultivating an environment of readiness and alertness.

• Maintaining an awareness of company risks and threats.

• Projecting a positive company image to the public.

• Managing media relations.

• Managing a communications budget.

• Ensuring quality control of all information released.

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Desired qualifications

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• 3 year experience managing social media 

• Understand and manage modern media infrastructures and domains of communication

• Demonstrated experience working with writing teams to develop op-eds, research publications and policy briefings

• Grant writing experience and familiarity with waterfall opportunity management

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Continue To Serve is an equal opportunity employer. We value and welcome diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.