Director of Marketing and Communications

The DMC directs the strategy and leads the execution of a comprehensive marketing and communication plan that elevates HSSA’s voice, drives engagement across multiple channels, and positions HSSA as an animal services leader and innovator. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or another relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience • Minimum of seven years of full-time progressive professional level marketing and communications experience, including at least three full years in a leadership role, including managing personnel • Minimum of three years of experience creating multi-channel marketing campaigns that successfully generate revenue and engagement • At least two years of media-relations experience, with demonstrated success in building relationships with media personalities and outlets, and experience writing press releases and pitching stories that generate positive news coverage • Experience managing an advertising budget for best ROI • Experience working with senior leadership to craft sensitive communications and manage crises • Knowledge of current and emerging best practices in print marketing, digital marketing, and media relations Performance Factors and Skills: • Ability to create and execute a strategic, organization-wide MarCom plan • Ability to translate organizational strategy into measurable marketing outcomes • Strong project management skills, including leading complex, interdepartmental initiatives • Excellent copywriting skills and ability to craft effective CTAs • Strong strategic planning and critical-thinking abilities • Proven ability to lead and motivate creative teams • Proficiency with Asana or similar project management platforms to drive successful project management • Awareness of current and emerging trends and best practices in digital marketing • Strong relational and interpersonal communication skills for building important internal and external partnerships • Advanced knowledge of direct-response fundraising strategies • Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and pivot for emergent priorities • Proven media relations expertise with a track record of securing positive coverage • Ability to advise senior leadership on effective crisis-management communications and execute those communications • High degree of discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism • Alignment with HSSA’s mission, values, and professional standards Exposure to zoonotic diseases, loud noises, and outdoor weather conditions. • Employer matching contributions after one year of employment, provided you are at least 21 years old and have worked 1,000 hours during that year.