Executive Communications Manager

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you!

The Executive Communications Manager serves as a key communications partner for the CEO, helping to leverage the CEO's voice and vision as part of raising the organization's brand awareness and advancing its strategic objectives. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role essentially serves as publicist for the CEO and will create and execute a multi-channel executive thought leadership strategy, with a focus on national event opportunities. The Executive Communications Manager will also work closely with the entire C-suite as needs and opportunities arise. This role collaborates with communications colleagues to ensure that executive messages and content are aligned with broader communications strategies and media plans.

Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, welcome and respite services for asylum seekers, economic empowerment and employment, and family unification for unaccompanied children. To date, we have served over 750,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships.

Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment,
• professional development, tuition reimbursement,
• generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays,
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave,
• company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately,
• Family Building benefits for reproductive procedures, adoption/foster care assistance, and
• an annual wellness benefit that can be customized to support your personal needs including funding enrichment classes, gym memberships, and healthy eating plans (to name a few) all in an inclusive and progressive environment!

At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

DUTIES

• Create and execute communications strategies for the CEO that align with organizational priorities, in close coordination with the CCO and Director of PR.
• Use pre-existing relationships to arrange national-level engagements that help the CEO and the organization reach new audiences and demonstrate thought leadership around immigration and refugee issues.
• Build new relationships with key national and Baltimore events to help continue to reach new audiences.
• Oversee CEO social media accounts to ensure strong, creative, and positive visibility.
• Refine talking points, speeches and presentations for internal and external events, in close coordination with the speechwriter.
• Broaden earned media pitching to land stories and features on issues cross-cutting the immigration and refugee space, including climate change and the economy.
• Management responsibilities as the team grows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years serving as a publicist for high-profile c-suite executives who operates in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong professional connections to national-level conferences and other thought leadership opportunities.
• Passionate about immigration and refugee issues and able to pitch complicated information in an easily digestible way. 1-2 years of prior staff management experience required.
• Ability to pitch CEO for events that reach new audiences that align with strategic objectives, including donor communities, affiliated organizations, and religious organizations.
• Superb editing and proofing skills; excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Efficient multitasking and time management abilities.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours as needed during emergencies or other breaking news.
• Entrepreneurial and creative to identify new thought leadership opportunities for the CEO and other leaders.
• Able to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Commitment to Global Refuge's core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners.

Global Refuge is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We participate in E-Verify.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in an innovative and rewarding work environment. Salaries are based on the latest market data and reflect the education, skills and requirements for the role. Differentials may exist based on the region and language abilities. Global Refuge has been welcoming newcomers since 1939. Learn more at globalrefuge.org.