Director, Global Strategic Communications

• Creates and oversees United Way Worldwide’s (UWW) enterprise-wide communications strategy and plan across core workstreams: internal communications for UWW staff, network communications for local United Ways worldwide, and event communications for select UWW events
• Responsible for synthesizing organizational goals and developing integrated communication plans to drive stakeholder understanding and adoption of UWW's vision, priorities, programs and resources across the global network
• Provide strategic leadership for core communications streams: internal communications (UWW staff), network communications (global United Way staff), and event communications for select UWW events
• Oversee the development and implementation of integrated communications plans to support the launch and activation of key UWW programs, events, and/or initiatives to the global network
• Develop and execute a holistic network communications strategy, in partnership with the Sr. Manager of Network Communications, including editorial oversight of key network channels
• Lead international communications, in partnership with the Global Communications Manager and the UWW International Network team, to elevate global storytelling, ensure strong representation of non-U.S. United Ways across all channels, and develop foundational tools and assets that highlight global leadership, impact, and innovation
• Collaborate closely with People and Culture, IT, and other UWW teams to develop internal communications strategic approaches
• Manage communications for select signature UWW annual and biannual network events
• Develop, manage, and measure protocols and procedures to maximize efficiencies, impact and alignment of network communications efforts
• Serve as the principal point of contact and subject matter expert for UWW’s email marketing, segmentation, and analytics platform (HubSpot)
• Provide training, support, and counsel to UWW staff charged with communications responsibilities in their functional areas
• Set and measure performance metrics
• Supervise and support the Sr. Manager of Network Communications and the Global Communications Manager

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in a similar role
• Three years of experience in a supervisory role
• Candidates will have demonstrated experience translating overarching organizational goals into effective communications strategies
• Proven track record of developing broad strategic communications plans targeting multiple audiences, as well as success defining and achieving communications metrics/goals
• Proven experience using HubSpot or comparable email marketing tools to design campaigns, segment audiences, and analyze engagement metrics
• Must be a solutions-oriented, strategic thinker and communicator
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills are mandatory. Must be a strong writer/editor, and an effective communications consultant
• Must possess exceptional project and time management skills, along with the ability to think strategically
• will be responsible for managing 10-12 communications plans on average
• Ideal candidate will have international and U.S. communications experience
• Strong cultural competencies and ability to effectively communicate to a diverse, global audience
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills to instill stakeholder confidence in the role and value of strategic communications

• Fluency in more than one language is a plus
• Experience leveraging AI technology for business efficiencies is a plus

health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities