Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CCMO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to lead its communications strategy and strengthen awareness of its work and impact. The role includes developing and implementing integrated communications plans, shaping clear narratives for varied audiences, and overseeing messaging, presentations, digital content, media relations, and stakeholder materials. The successful candidate will guide communications for major initiatives while maintaining coverage of the organization’s broader portfolio, and will manage a small team, consultants, vendors, and external relationships. They will also partner with senior leadership and the board, coordinate communications across internal teams and community stakeholders, and ensure consistent, high-quality execution. Candidates should bring substantial communications, marketing, or public relations leadership experience and a record of translating complex work into accessible, compelling messages. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, content judgment, and project-management skills are essential, along with experience managing teams, agencies, and diverse stakeholders. Background in education, workforce development, health, or related fields is valuable. The ideal candidate is strategic yet hands-on, adaptable, resilient, and effective in a fast-moving environment.