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Head of Communications

Employer
Harlem Children's Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
The Head of Communications will be responsible for building a world-class communications department and directing all aspects of organizational communications, including strategy, vision, leadership, operations and management/team development. The primary object for this role will be to strengthen HCZ's presence and reputation as a pioneering, national and international leader in the fight against poverty through our comprehensive, place-based, cradle to college to career approach. As a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Communications will ensure communications are effective across a variety of key internal and external stakeholder groups, including the Board of Directors, donors, the media, students, families, staff, community organizations, policy organizations and thought leaders. The Head of Communications will lead and develop a growing communications team to execute the overall communications strategy. This position reports to the CEO and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a strategic communications plan designed to strengthen HCZ's brand identity, broaden awareness of its programs and priorities, and increase the organization's relevance within the business and technology community
  • Design, expand, and groom growing communications team as a mentor and servant leader
  • Establish organizational policies, procedures and guidelines that bring velocity and excellence to the strategic communications plan, ensuring message alignment and integration across the organization
  • Serve as senior advisor to HCZ leadership on business and technology industry trends and emerging opportunities for the organization to expand its influence
  • Develop and track quantitative and qualitative metrics and key milestones that demonstrate the performance and effectiveness of the strategic communications plan
  • Partner with CEO to identify, prioritize, and capitalize on media opportunities, speaking engagements and other touchpoints to strengthen HCZ's storytelling among key constituents
  • Work with senior leadership team to identify and address internal and external communications challenges
  • Identify emerging issues in the field and opportunities to engage and serve as a thought partner and leader
  • Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to support short, medium- and long-term fundraising goals and initiatives
  • Serve as the primary liaison for communications with the media, think tanks, policy organizations, governmental agencies, community organizations, and other key constituents

Qualification, Skill and Knowledge Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field with 10+ years of management level experience in communications, public relations, or related field
  • Influential leader, strategist and communicator with experience managing a communications team
  • Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans
  • Strong relationships in the technology and business community with a creative vision for interesting co-marketing opportunities designed to increase HCZ's influence and access to resources
  • Expertise in creating, managing and measuring outreach campaigns in traditional and digital media
  • Keen ability to build and foster collaborative working relationships with both internal and external constituents
  • Experience serving as a representative of a company or organization to the media and external constituents
  • Exemplary presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Expertise in storytelling via print, video and digital media
  • Understanding of the challenges facing underserved communities of color

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.

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