Role Description This role can be remote, hybrid or office-based. US location - flexible. We are seeking a visionary and strategically sharp Vice President of Corporate Communications. The ideal candidate is a builder who brings creative ambition to everything they do and someone who thoughtfully challenges the status quo and is energized by what's possible. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will have the mandate and runway to build a world-class communications function: defining our narrative, amplifying our public profile, and driving our share of voice across earned and organic channels. What You'll Build & Lead - A Modern, Multi-Disciplinary Communications Function. - Storytelling & Content Strategy: - Grow brand recognition through compelling stories about our impact and vision for the future of AI in engineering. - Amplify stories of YII award winners. - Ensure a systematic program to promote success stories across various channels. - Media & Analyst Relations: - Grow and expand media and analyst programs. - Build a team to develop strong relationships with journalists and industry analysts. - Secure consistent, high-quality coverage. - Influencer & Creator Strategy: - Develop a modern approach to influencer engagement. - Orchestrate authentic engagement with key individuals. - Organic Social Media: - Build and execute an organic social strategy. - Expand connection and community on platforms like LinkedIn. - Executive Speakers Bureau: - Create a formal, proactive speakers bureau. - Develop a speaker pipeline and content calendar. - Awards & Industry Recognition: - Create and scale an awards strategy. - Ensure the Year in Infrastructure program becomes an evergreen source of content. - Executive & Corporate Communications: - Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership. - Support executive communication development. - Brand Voice & Messaging: - Partner with the brand team to develop a consistent voice. - Push the brand beyond safe and generic. Measure What Actually Matters Build a communications measurement framework tied to business outcomes, not outputs. The priority metric for success will be an increase in organic brand search. - Tier-1 and trade media placement rate and quality - Analyst perception scores and positioning movement - Message pull-through rate in earned coverage - Executive speaker placement volume and audience reach - Award win rate and resulting earned media lift - YII award program reach, media pickup, and submitted projects distribution - Organic social engagement rate, follower quality, and growth - Influencer program reach and engagement among target personas - Impact on GEO/SEO search - Share of voice vs. key competitors You will report regularly to the CMO and executive team with insights, not just activity summaries. Qualifications - 20+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or public affairs, with a significant portion in the B2B technology/software sector. - Proven experience building and leading high-performing communications teams. - A track record of developing and executing successful, proactive media relations strategies. - Deep experience in crafting compelling corporate narratives for a technical audience. - Expertise in managing communications for complex corporate situations, including M&A. - Strong understanding of the AI landscape and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling stories. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - A builder's mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Role Description The Director, Strategic Communications will establish NAFCC as the preeminent thought leader and trusted resource in family child care education. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions, this role will develop and execute communication strategies that build brand awareness and deepen engagement among Family child care educators, advocates, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The Director will support NAFCC's Strategic Plan to grow from 4,500 to 45,000 FCC educators engaged. The Director will provide direct support to the Membership, Accreditation, Professional Development, Partnerships and Policy teams. Communication Strategy - Develop and implement a comprehensive annual communications plan to guide all external outreach and engagement - Produce high-quality written content including articles, press releases, newsletters, and social media posts; edit and proofread for accuracy and professionalism - Ensure consistency, clarity, and educational value across all internal and external communications - Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in family child care, communications, and public relations - Manage vendors and external partners to support communications priorities - Elevate NAFCC's brand awareness among educators, advocates, and industry stakeholders Brand Management - Safeguard and enhance NAFCC's brand identity through consistent messaging, visual standards, and tone across all platforms - Monitor brand perception and address any discrepancies proactively - Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries; cultivate relationships with journalists and outlets and proactively seek coverage opportunities - Develop and execute crisis communication strategies, providing timely, accurate information to maintain stakeholder trust - Use data analytics to track the effectiveness of communication strategies and apply insights to optimize future efforts Public Relations - Lead strategic communications and public relations efforts, including developing and placing op-eds, securing earned media, and elevating NAFCC's voice in national and state conversations - Partner with executive leadership to shape messaging, prepare thought leadership, and position NAFCC as the leading authority on family child care - Build and manage media relationships, oversee press strategy, and drive integrated campaigns that advance visibility, narrative change, and policy influence Cross-Functional Team Collaboration - Partner with cross-functional teams to promote NAFCC events, conferences, and workshops; develop promotional materials and manage related communications - Manage internal communications systems and workflows, including the ticketing system, cross-team communications meetings, and project delegation to ensure clear coordination, prioritization, and timely execution across the organization - Disseminate organizational updates and announcements to staff, board members, and volunteers; foster a culture of transparency and collaboration - Align communication efforts with the Advocacy team's goals and amplify messages that mobilize support on policy issues affecting FCC educators - Develop, edit, and review content across organizational departments as needed Qualifications - Commitment to NAFCC's mission of supporting family child care educators and the communities they serve - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or Marketing preferred - 10+ years of experience in communications, digital marketing, public relations, or SEO - Media publication placement experience - Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and social media skills - Data-driven approach to decision-making and proficiency with analytics tools and SEO - Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and adapt to evolving trends and technologies - Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills - Excellent organization and planning skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment - Self-motivated with a positive approach to feedback To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Zakenya P. Neely, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions, at zneely@nafcc.org by May 18, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer NAFCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

• Develop a solid understanding of tasks, processes, standards, and desired outcomes in the selected area • Gain experience with the appropriate tools and processes common to the selected area. • Identify and analyze data relevant to selected area. • Attend meetings for observation and understanding of projects and operations. • Define process issues (business and technology system) relevant to assigned work. • Assist team members and clients (if applicable) with processes as requested (e.g., review, documentation, testing, implementation.) • Conduct research as needed. • Apply appropriate technical standards to assigned work. • Enhance troubleshooting, problem solving, and support skills • Enhance understanding of problems, both typical and unexpected, associated with the selected area. • Assist in identifying and resolving problems using appropriate and available training, procedures, tools and resources. • Work with subject matter experts, departmental and cross functional co-workers/teams and potentially vendors to resolve issues. • Help identify new approaches to address operational and technical issues. • Gain experience that promotes resourceful and efficient troubleshooting and analysis. • Build customer service skills by providing assistance to clients and others. • Gain communication and collaboration experience • Practice verbal and written communication skills and processes (e.g., working with co-workers, documentation of work; project planning; clear reporting; coordination of activities) that ensure a high-quality outcome. • Gather information as needed, using appropriate techniques for the selected area. • Communicate in a timely and professional fashion with appropriate stakeholders to advance project tasks as needed. • Gain valuable team skills through regular collaboration and communication, within and across various teams, to understand the impact and efficiencies of cross functional integration of projects. • Contribute to process improvement efforts by providing constructive feedback, suggesting alternatives, and driving continuous process improvement. • Clarify professional goals through regular communication and feedback from mentor.

Role Description As the Associate Marketing Communications Manager, you serve as the creative engine, helping to build strategy and translate it into action for our Interventional Spine (IVS) business. Your role is dynamic and highly collaborative, requiring strategic planning and tactical execution. No day is like another. You are responsible for constantly connecting people, ideas, tools, and stories to have maximum impact. You serve as an integral member of the team, working alongside stakeholders to understand our customers while employing tools and tactics to make unexpected connections and elevate the IVS brand. - Bring our brand to life by building and translating marketing strategies into action. - Develop persuasive, benefit-driven messaging to articulate value propositions to different customer groups in alignment with their needs. - Support the development and authoring of Commercialization Plans for launches and Annual Marketing Plans, translating strategies into actionable tactics. - Provide creative direction for marketing and promotional materials, including messaging, collateral development, digital and advertising strategies for different customer groups in alignment with their needs. - Write and edit publishing materials, scripts, or other communication media. - Lead with assistance in the development of marketing copy or promotional text for specific types of publications. - Leverage the different marketing channel strategies, tracking impact, and making strategic channel decisions based upon ROI. - Assess competitive insights, adjusting messaging, strategy, and tactics as needed. - Serve as a brand steward, adhering to, promoting, training, and integrating Stryker’s visual and verbal brand guidelines within the business. - Develop presentations for self and others, organizing key points and supporting information in a visually stimulating and concise manner for the target audience. - Support sales enablement platforms to ensure more current collateral materials and communication templates are available. - Apply clinical knowledge in combination with technical knowledge to develop unique and enticing assets for the sales team. - Support internal communication needs, including editorial calendar management, template development, platform maintenance, tracking, and reporting. - Develop and manage key vendor and agency relationships. - Develop and maintain project calendars to establish priorities, track project status, and deliverables. - Identify, track, analyze, and report on key metrics. - Manage activity budgets and related expenses, reporting as necessary. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required. - 6+ years of work experience required. Requirements - MBA preferred. - 3+ years of medical device or marketing experience preferred. - Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills. - Agency management. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines. - Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority. - Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies. - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), and Marketo platforms. Benefits - United States of America Pay Ranges: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual. - Travel Percentage: 20%.