Regional Communications Director
Core
Regional Communications Director leading strategy, media relations, crisis comms, and volunteer mobilization for the American Red Cross in the Colorado-Wyoming region.
Role type
Senior Regional Communications Director
Builds
Regional communications strategy, media campaigns, crisis response narratives, and volunteer storytelling networks
Domain
Non-profit / Humanitarian / Disaster Relief
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relations management, crisis communications, public affairs, volunteer recruitment and training, internal communications, team leadership, storytelling, social media management, AP Style writing
Preferred skills
Media monitoring software (Cision/TrendKite), visual storytelling, spokesperson experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Cision, TrendKite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional communications strategy aligned with national priorities; manage media relationships and serve as spokesperson; lead disaster public affairs and crisis communication efforts; recruit and train volunteer communicators; design internal communications to unite staff and volunteers; mentor a team of three employees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
