Assistant Director, Plan Communications

The role: The Assistant Director, Plan Communications, is a strategic and detail-oriented communicator that leads 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. What you will do: Develop and execute communication plans that enhance understanding of Board of Pensions 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. What you need to succeed: 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. We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Defined benefit pension plan. 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan. Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave. Tuition assistance. Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources. Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage. Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage. Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs. Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more. Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer. Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large. Our recruiting process is simple. If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members. To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We’re the Board of Pensions, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that takes pride in offering a robust range of benefits and services to PC(USA) churches, agencies, mid councils, and affiliated employers — including educational institutions, camps, conference centers, retirement and senior housing communities, and human services organizations. As a nonprofit defined by faith, we are committed to mutual care and wholeness for all who serve church and affiliated employers — including those servants at the Board of Pensions, who work to carry out our mission. If you share our values and want to join an organization that is making intentional strides on its diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, and has been recognized regionally as one of the area’s healthiest and best places to work, consider joining our culture and tradition of service.