Starkey is seeking a strategic and creative Director of Communications to lead all internal and external communications, branding, advertising, media relations, and reputation management efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the leadership team, this role will help advance Starkey's mission, strengthen community awareness, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute communications, branding, and marketing strategies.
- Serve as the organization's primary media and public affairs contact.
- Create and oversee content for publications, websites, social media, videos, and email communications.
- Manage relationships with advertising agencies, media buyers, and community partners.
- Promote agency events, fundraising initiatives, and special programs.
- Ensure brand consistency and organizational messaging across all communication channels.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to organizational leadership.
- Represent Starkey at community, business, and public events.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years of communications or public relations leadership experience.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience with graphic design, website management, special event promotion, and media relations.
- Nonprofit experience preferred.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
- WordPress
- Meta Business Manager
- Microsoft 365
- MailChimp, Constant Contact, or similar platforms
- Google Analytics
- Vimeo and YouTube
Join Starkey and help tell the stories that inspire our community, strengthen our mission, and make a lasting impact.
This is not a complete job description. A complete job description is available upon request.
EOE
Starkey is an affiliate provider of the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization, licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, has programs accredited by CARF International, and is a member of InterHab, and ANCOR.