Join our dynamic team as the Senior Director of
Communications at Oak Hill, Connecticut’s largest
provider of services and solutions promoting independence,
education, health and dignity for people with disabilities. This is
an exciting opportunity for a motivated and collaborative
problem-solver to launch a cohesive, organization-wide internal and
external communications strategy that clearly articulates our
mission and helps drive an inclusive culture. If you’re ready to
pursue meaningful work, join a passionate team and serve as a key
member of our senior leadership team, then Oak Hill is the place
for you. Please apply today!
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or
related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in
internal communications, corporate communications, or related field
preferred. Strong preference for non-profit experience. - At least five (5) years of experience managing a team.
- Must be able to demonstrate success leading large-scale
internal communication campaigns and initiatives centered around
improving employee engagement. - Experience successfully creating and executing external
communications plans with measurable results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excelled
writing capabilities. - Experience with content creation, delivery, and measurement
across various channels, including, email, newsletters, social
media, intranets, leadership presentations, and manager
communication vehicles. - Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and
practice of effective organizational
communication. - Ability to organize projects, prioritize workflow, and complete
multiple tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive
communications strategy for - all internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic recommendations to executives and senior
leaders to facilitate - messaging alignment, including crisis communications, and
ensure that all communication is aligned with business objectives
and supports the organization’s culture and values.
- Develop and maintain a master editorial calendar to ensure
communications are timely and relevant.
- Collaborate with HR to identify opportunities to promote
employee engagement and recognition. Collaborate with IT on our
various digital channels, including the intranet.
- Drive adoption of self-serve communication tools among people
managers, department leads and senior leaders.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications using
feedback and data analysis and make recommendations for
improvement. - Play a key role in developing brand awareness in conjunction
with affiliates. - Advocate for employees at all levels of the organization to
ensure their voices are heard.
- Develop a narrative that reflects our mission and values and
protects our brand reputation across all channels, including
intranet, newsletters, traditional media outlets, executive
leadership speaking engagements and social media.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of our communications and
brand reputation and identify opportunities to enhance our story
based on feedback and data analysis.
Benefits
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid
Holidays - Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds
up to 50% of your medical - deductible in an HSA account)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to
you) - Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term
Disability Insurance - Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition
Reimbursement; Career Pathways - Staff Recognition and Appreciation