Communications & Marketing Director in Vancouver, Washington - #72145 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72145

Communications & Marketing Director
Our client is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Communications & Marketing Director to lead enterprise-wide messaging, brand strategy, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This individual will bring a balance of vision and execution, guiding both long-term strategy and day-to-day communications in a highly visible, community-oriented organization. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, collaborative leader, and trusted advisor who can navigate complex environments while driving meaningful engagement.

This role is on-site in the greater Vancouver, Washington area.

Communications & Marketing Director Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated marketing and communications strategies that align with organizational priorities and long-term goals.
• Serve as a key communications advisor, managing media relations, public messaging, and sensitive communications with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Oversee brand positioning and content strategy across digital, print, and external-facing channels to ensure consistency and impact.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a communications and marketing team, establishing clear priorities and scalable processes.
• Leverage data, audience insights, and market trends to refine strategies and improve engagement outcomes.
• Drive external engagement initiatives, campaigns, and events that enhance visibility and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and enterprise communications.
• Manage departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to support both immediate and long-term needs.
• Ensure alignment with applicable information governance practices and organizational policies related to communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support internal communications, change initiatives, and organizational priorities.

Communications & Marketing Director Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, public administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs, including leadership responsibilities.
• 2+ years of direct people management experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success building and executing strategic communications and marketing plans across multiple channels.
• Strong experience in media relations, executive communications, and navigating high-visibility or sensitive messaging.
• Proven ability to manage brand strategy, content development, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience using data and insights to inform decision-making and optimize performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in complex, stakeholder-driven or mission-oriented environments is highly preferred.

Compensation: (DOE)

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