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Director of Communications

Description

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR – LeadingAge Florida

LeadingAge Florida, is a 501(c)(3) organization representing communities of continuing long-term care for Florida’s aging population. This trade association is seeking a communications professional to manage all aspects of the organization’s communications planning, message development, social media platforms, and message delivery to internal and external audiences. This position reports to the President and CEO of LeadingAge Florida.

Summary: This highly responsible position serves as one of the primary contacts with LeadingAge Florida’s constituents, including members (life plan communities, nursing homes, assisted living, affordable housing, home and community based care services, and business members), allied associations, legislators and staff, executive agency staff, media, and the public.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of responsibility required. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and skills required to perform the job.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications: The Communications Director will have the ability to think and work independently and in a team setting to implement the communications plan of the Association. This person must possess excellent writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Social media strategy and execution experience required. Association and database experience a plus. Some travel will accompany responsibilities. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, WORD, and EXCEL and other computer software as needed. This position requires an extremely well-organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated and dependable person who will represent the Association.

Applicants should have:
• At least three to five years of professional communications experience.
• Data to show how their previous appointments and assignments benefitted their former association employers.
• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or related field.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of responsibility required. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and skills required to perform the job.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please email a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and salary expectations to: sbahmer@leadingageflorida.org

Job Originally Posted on: Monday, August 28, 2017