Director of Strategic Communications

Position: Director of Strategic CommunicationsConsidering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Department: CommunicationsOffice Location: The ideal candidate is located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.Work Type Designation: Work From HomePer Lambda Legal's Work Location Designation policy, Work from Home, Work from Office, and Hybrid options are available with supervisor approval.Generally, employees can live in any of the states that fall within the Combined Statistical Area (CSA) boundaries of their Office of Record as long as they reside within three (3) hours of their Office of Record by ground transportation or ferry. Exceptions may be possible.Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands.Report To: Senior Communications Director, Media & Messaging with a dotted line to the Chief Communications OfficerUnion Status: C4. This is a union position.Annual Salary Range: $77,867 - $131,365. The salary for this role will be based on a step scale and will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region.Travel: Up to 25%FLSA Status: Full-Time / ExemptSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneWho We AreLambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds.What you'll do:Principal responsibilities include partnering with the department leadership to develop innovative communications strategies, unifying an overarching Lambda Legal narrative, guiding a nationwide Lambda Legal story across a network of regional offices, monitoring and measuring messaging objectives, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and building capacity among communications professionals.Establish narratives and targets for extending our reach and deepening our engagement with supporters.Work closely with those contributing to and executing said campaigns within Communications and other departments.Foster integration of communications, mobilization, and fundraising objectives.Support with breaking news and crisis communications.Ensure the overarching Lambda Legal story continually evolves and is translated into consistent individual campaign and project strategies.Collaborate with consultants in developing ambitious nationwide audience-centric storytelling.Work closely with the Legal Team and key stakeholders to uplift our attorneys' media relations.Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.Who you are:Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in developing new communications strategies and leading campaign initiatives.A track record of delivering audience-centric communication strategies.Understanding of audience segmentation and brand communication techniques.Experience in implementing significant positive changes in work culture.Strong influence and ability to persuade in communications.Strong analytical skills.Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.Experience working effectively under tight deadlines.Commitment to the mission of Lambda Legal.Understanding of integrating commitment to combating intersecting forms of discrimination.Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a diverse environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable.Why Work at Lambda Legal?You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team.Medical benefits that begin on your start date.Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date).Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date).403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment).Paid Time Off:Paid Vacation (15 Days)Sick Leave (12 Days)Personal Leave (3 Days)Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary LeaveFloating Holiday (1 Day)12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures.Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits.Health Reimbursement Account.$50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement.Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-29