What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Communications position at blue plate minds?
***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BENEFITS AND/OR RETIREMENT PLANS***
HYBRID – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Onsite
Our Philadelphia based non-profit client is searching for an Assistant Director, Plan Communications, to join their growing marketing and communications team. The qualified candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented communicator that will lead the planning and execution of benefit and plan-related communications. This role plays a critical part in shaping messaging, managing communication initiatives, and ensuring clarity and consistency across all plan-related content.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
>Develop and execute communication plans that enhance understanding of the organization’s plans, programs, and initiatives by members and employers.
>Write, edit, and oversee the development of clear, accurate, and engaging content across multiple platforms, including websites, email, print collateral, and presentations.
>Review and refine communications created by others to ensure consistency with messaging, tone, and brand standards.
>Partner with internal departments to align messaging with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
>Allocate internal and external resources effectively, including managing timelines and relationships with outside vendors and partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
*Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism, English, or related fields.
*15 years of related experience, including 5 years of management experience.
*An ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
*Deep understanding of benefits communications and communicating to various audiences.
*Demonstrated ability to think strategically and plan and execute multiple, complex projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail.
*Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to review the work of others critically and with a strong attention to detail.
*Ability to work across teams and functions to drive consensus, action, and results-based work.
*Superior communication and relationship building skills to support interactions with colleagues, senior management, vendors, and members of the Board of Directors.
*Exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills.
*Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities.
*An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.