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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

<p>A national, membership-based organization is seeking a Director of Communications to lead its communications, marketing, and content strategy. This role will oversee a multi-channel communications function, including digital, print, social media, and editorial content, with a focus on strengthening brand presence, growing audience engagement, and supporting membership growth. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership and present strategic plans to a board of directors, ensuring alignment between communications efforts and organizational priorities.</p><h3><u><strong>Responsibilities</strong></u></h3><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy across digital, print, and social channels.<li>Lead and mentor a communications team, providing direction on content development, storytelling, and brand consistency.<li>Oversee editorial strategy, including written content, publications, and feature storytelling, ensuring high-quality and engaging output.<li>Manage and evolve social media strategy, including content planning, scheduling, and audience engagement.<li>Guide cross-channel campaigns that integrate digital, print, and media outreach efforts.<li>Partner with internal teams to refine messaging, improve communication effectiveness, and enhance overall brand positioning.<li>Lead initiatives to refresh website content and digital presence, improving user experience and engagement.<li>Collaborate with creative resources, including marketing and photography, to deliver cohesive and compelling content.<li>Present annual communications, marketing, and advertising plans to executive leadership and the board, including budget allocation and strategic priorities.<li>Identify opportunities to grow membership, expand audience reach, and attract new demographics.<li>Support event-related communications and media coverage as needed.<li>Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to improve reach, engagement, and overall effectiveness.</ul><h3><u><strong>Qualifications</strong></u></h3><ul><li>8+ years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with prior leadership experience.<li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.<li>Background in membership organizations, associations, sports, agriculture, or similar environments strongly preferred.<li>Strong storytelling ability with experience developing engaging content across multiple platforms.<li>Hands-on experience managing social media strategy and execution.<li>Experience leading cross-channel communications strategies, including both digital and print media.<li>Experience presenting to executive leadership or boards and managing budgets.<li>Proven ability to lead and develop teams, particularly in environments with early-career talent.<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.<li>Creative thinker who can bring new ideas, challenge existing approaches, and drive continuous improvement.</ul><br>Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.<div class="notice"><p>Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>EEO Notice </h3><p>Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.</p><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:HR@vaco.com">HR@vaco.com</a> .</p><p>Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workplace discrimination is illegal</a>. </p><p>By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>Privacy Notice</h3><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. </p><ul> <li>California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/#ccpa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Virginia residents may access our state specific policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of all other states may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li> <li>Canadian residents may access our policies in English <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and in French <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy-policy-fr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul></div><div class="notice"><h3>Pay Transparency Notice</h3><p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:</p><ul> <li>the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;</li> <li>licensure and certification requirements;</li> <li>office location and other geographic considerations;</li> <li>other business and organizational needs.</li></ul><p>With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.</p></div>

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

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We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. Prison Fellowship® is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity.

<p>Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.<br/><br/>Prison Fellowship<sup>®</sup> is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.<br/><br/>Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.</p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><p>A driven and mission focused Legislative Strategist to execute state level policy campaigns as directed by the Manager, State Government Affairs. You will build Prison Fellowship's influence among state policymakers and coalition partners while helping to recruit and engage grassroots and grasstops in assigned target states. <strong>Applicant must live in Ohio or Michigan and be willing to commute to the capitals regularly.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Expectations of this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions</li><li>Lead state policy campaigns in Ohio and Michigan and advance our policy initiatives in target states</li><li>Travel as necessary to advance policy goals and represent the ministry at events as requested</li><li>Collaborate with grassroots and grasstops at conferences and other events which will include in-prison meetings</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2-5 years of experience in public policy or in the political/justice system</li><li>2-5 years of experience in coalition building, interacting with the legislative process and government leaders</li><li>Bachelor's degree in public policy or other relevant area of study; juris doctorate degree preferred</li><li>Knowledge of public policy, the criminal justice system, and coalition building</li><li>Ability to draft one-pagers, model legislation, testimony, and model constituent emails</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and social network platforms</li><li>Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and regularly lift office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds</li><li><em>This is a full-time remote position in Ohio or Michigan (preference for Ohio) with a heavy travel component of up to 50%, and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements</em></li></ul><p><b>What we offer: </b><br/><br/>At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.<br/><br/>Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. For this position, the salary range is projected to be between $60,000-$70,000.<br/> </p><p><strong>OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH</strong></p><p><strong>The Foundation of What We Believe</strong></p><p>As a Christian organization, Prison Fellowship believes in the full authority of the Bible as God’s inspired word and the complete tenets of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.</p><p>We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word, without error in all its teachings.</p><p><strong>How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act</strong></p><p>We believe that Christians, both individually and corporately, must submit to the Bible as God’s authoritative, divine and inspired Word, in all matters of belief and conduct.</p><p/><p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment laws:</p><ul><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</li><li>Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)</li><li>Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</li></ul><p>Powered by JazzHR</p>

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