Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs - Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Organization Overview
The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (Mass League), established in 1972, is one of the first state Primary Care Associations (PCAs) in the country. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered as a public charity, the Mass League supports community health centers across Massachusetts through advocacy, training, and technical assistance. We are headquartered in Boston, with a training center in Worcester. At the Mass League, we strive to create an inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging among staff. We encourage candidates who share our mission to deliver equitable care and support community health center members to apply.

Position Summary
The Senior Director (SD) of Communications & Public Affairs leads internal and external communications for the Mass League. Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development & External Affairs, the SD is responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications plan that raises the organization's visibility among key audiences, including foundations, corporations, health care policymakers, and health center patients and communities. This role also supports internal communications, provides technical assistance to member health centers, and manages press relations, media strategies, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Mass League's communications plan, including social media strategies and press relations.
• Manage and develop content for Mass League's website, social media, newsletters, and reports.
• Collaborate with media to increase public awareness of health center initiatives and key healthcare issues.
• Support the Mass League's CEO, health center leaders, and staff in media engagements, including preparation and crisis communication.
• Draft and disseminate public testimony, official statements, and public relations materials.
• Develop fundraising proposals and communication materials in partnership with the SVP.
• Organize and lead public relations campaigns and press events, highlighting the impact of health centers and related initiatives.
• Provide technical support to health centers on press relations and special initiatives.
• Manage and mentor the Senior Manager of Communications.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience with public relations and press, including crisis communication and media relations.
• Knowledge of legislative and political processes and their impact on community health centers.
• Strong writing, analytical, and creative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with community health centers and their patient populations.
• Proficiency with software and platforms such as WordPress, SharePoint, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Asana, Salesforce/HubSpot, Adobe products, and social media tools.

Why Join Us?
At the Mass League, we work every day to create an inclusive culture that embraces all forms of diversity to ensure all staff members feel a sense of belonging. In addition, we support and foster our community health center members in providing equitable care and treatment to all patients and staff. We encourage you to apply only if working at this kind of organization would be a good fit for you. At the Mass League, you'll work with a passionate team committed to making a difference in health care. We offer a collaborative work environment focused on equity, diversity, and fostering a sense of community within our organization and among our health center members.