Nava is hiring a
Director of Communications

Summary

The Director of Communications will develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the organization's reputation, increase brand awareness, and effectively communicate key messages to various stakeholders. The role requires 7+ years of experience in marketing, brand, and business-building, including experience with marketing strategy and creative execution, 4+ years of management experience, CivicTech or Public Interest Technology experience, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to manage and track multiple projects in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in marketing, brand, and business-building
• 4+ years of management experience
• CivicTech or Public Interest Technology experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to manage and track multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment
• Confidence in managing internal/external relationships
• Experience with developing and executing on content strategy
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• A proactive nature in teaching and building up the skills of others
• Ability to proactively identify relevant media channels and build relationships over time with community leaders and other members of the media
• Comfortable working at the pace of the news cycle and keeping abreast of it, able to identify opportunities to connect Nava stories to broader audiences
• An editor’s eye for clear storytelling and voice
• Ability to communicate across diverse audiences, from government employees to technology press
• Ability to travel to events when necessary

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the organization's overall external communication strategy with the COO
• Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of communications professionals
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement communication strategies
• Building and managing relationships with both media and industry contacts
• Connecting external stakeholders with the right internal contact at Nava
• Prepping executive spokespeople for media interviews, public speaking engagements, and other external communication opportunities
• Monitoring the news cycle and identifying opportunities for Nava
• Deeply understanding Nava's program areas to create and curate a distinctive program that positions and differentiates Nava
• Driving customer and recruitment communications and marketing programs
• Ensuring that all of our external and internal communications align with our brand positioning
• Overseeing Nava’s events strategy with our events and business services teams
• Meeting with direct reports on a regular basis
• Guiding direct reports when they are stuck in their IC duties
• Mentoring direct reports, helping them with their career path
• Managing time off, expenses, administrative work

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with members of the technology, govcon, civic tech, or mainstream press
• Familiarity with working in a technology environment, able to translate technical jargon into accessible language for a variety of audiences

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: We prioritize your well-being, offering highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous time off: Enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave
• Annual discretionary bonus: Paid annually to eligible employees. When Nava does well, you do well
• Parental leave: Receive 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during your leave
• Employee wellness program: Access our comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
• Insurance coverage: Receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance
• Inclusive culture: Join our diverse, inclusive, highly collaborative, and vibrant culture that supports remote work