Role Description The Senior VP of Communications and External Impact Officer is a senior executive responsible for shaping and advancing Child Care Aware of America's national narrative, influence, and public positioning to drive systemic change in child care. This position is 100% remote. - Lead with transparency, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability. - Translate strategy, research, policy, and on-the-ground impact into compelling narratives. - Work in close partnership with the CEO and other senior leaders to ensure a cohesive, high-impact external presence. - Ensure communication is embedded as a core strategic and operational function. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, political science, or a related field is preferred. - 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in communications, public affairs, or related fields, including significant executive-level responsibility. - Demonstrated success shaping national narratives, influencing public discourse, and elevating organizational visibility. - Experience working at the intersection of policy, research, advocacy, and public engagement. - Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and operate as a trusted strategic advisor. - Track record of building and leading high-performing teams and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. - Demonstrated ability to lead with emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and integrity. - Experience building trust and credibility across senior leadership, teams, and external stakeholders. - Proven ability to navigate and lead through organizational change. - Track record of developing talent and building cohesive, accountable teams. Requirements - Enterprise thinker — sees communications as a lever for mission, policy, and revenue. - Strategic and externally oriented — deeply attuned to the national landscape. - Influence-driven — focused on shaping decisions, narratives, and outcomes at the highest levels. - Connector — able to unify diverse stakeholders and synthesize information into actionable insight. - Grounded and trusted leader — builds credibility through transparency, consistency, and follow-through. - People-centered operator — invests in team development and leads with emotional intelligence. - Decisive and disciplined — sets clear priorities and ensures execution matches ambition. Benefits - Comprehensive Health Coverage: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Generous Paid Time Off: Ample vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, school events leave, and personal leave. - Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote or hybrid work. - Retirement Plans: Competitive 403b match program and retirement planning resources. - Child Care Stipend: Monthly subsidy to help cover the cost of child care. - Community: Engaging events to ensure team connection in a virtual environment. Salary Information The salary range reflected in this job posting is the hiring range for this position within the Washington DC Metropolitan area. A geographic differential will be applied for candidates hired from regions with a lower cost of living. Notice Child Care Aware of America works in partnership with Talentuition & Infiniti HR throughout the hiring process. Candidates may receive outreach from representatives at Talentuition on behalf of Child Care Aware of America concerning interview scheduling, resume inquiries, and any further information necessary to begin the interview process.

Role Description The FLIGHT DECK Communications Specialist works alongside the FLIGHT DECK communications team to support planning and execution of initiatives designed to engage employees in our lean transformation. FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, is how we work and deliver for our customers. As part of the FLIGHT DECK organization, you’ll work across the business supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, site-focused engagement, and persona-based activations as we accelerate adoption of FLIGHT DECK globally. - Helps project manage workstreams to keep employees up to date with the latest information and signage. - Responsible for developing and executing a strong communications cadence with our manufacturing and maintenance site-based communications network to share best practices and build alignment. - Coordinates communications related to different persona-groups activations. - Serves as a liaison with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to identify and help execute key safety-related storytelling opportunities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Requirements - Excellent writing skills. - Ability to work independently on tactical deliverables and incorporate a strategic viewpoint. - Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on deadline. - Understanding of contemporary communication channels. - Ability to assess content/programming success using data and analytics. - Ability to build relationships, proactively gather feedback, and drive action. - Travel 5-10%. Benefits - Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. - Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace. - Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. - Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. - Tuition assistance and adoption assistance. - Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

• Define and steward CCAoA's national narrative, ensuring clarity, consistency, and power across all audiences and platforms. • Position CCAoA and its network as central to solving the nation's child care challenges—grounded in real-world impact across communities. • Lead message architecture that connects families, workforce, economy, and system-building into a compelling, unified story. • Design and execute a comprehensive influence strategy spanning media, thought leadership, partnerships, and executive visibility. • Elevate CCAoA's role with federal and state policymakers, business leaders, funders, and national media. • Partner closely with the CEO to shape voice, visibility, and high-impact external engagement. • Partner with program, policy, and research leadership from the outset to shape initiatives that are not only effective—but legible, compelling, and actionable to external audiences. • Ensure communications strategy informs program design, rollout, and scaling—driving adoption, stakeholder alignment, and real-world uptake. • Translate external audience insight (families, providers, policymakers, funders) into actionable feedback that strengthens programmatic strategy and execution. • Embed communications into key operational moments (launches, pilots, policy windows, funding cycles) to maximize impact and traction. • Translate research, policy, and field insights into clear, persuasive public-facing content that drives understanding and action. • Partner with senior leaders to amplify emerging ideas, solutions, and national frameworks. • Shape how solutions are defined and framed internally to ensure they can gain traction externally and drive behavior change. • Oversee brand strategy and reputation management, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and growth ambitions. • Lead proactive and reactive communications, including crisis communications and rapid-response positioning. • Ensure all communications reinforce CCAoA's credibility as a trusted, data-driven, solutions-oriented leader. • Strengthen communications across the national on-the-ground network—aligning national messaging while elevating local impact. • Ensure the network is both represented in and amplified through national communications. • Build shared tools, frameworks, and messaging that increase consistency and collective impact. • Shape the organization's national convenings and public platforms as strategic vehicles for influence and positioning. • Ensure events, reports, and campaigns are designed not just for participation—but for impact and visibility. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on reputation, messaging, and external dynamics—bringing sound judgment, candor, and a steady hand in moments of both opportunity and risk. • Build trust and alignment across the executive team by engaging early, communicating openly, and navigating complexity with clarity and respect for diverse perspectives. • Co-develop policy, programmatic, and revenue strategies to ensure they are externally resonant, scalable, and positioned for uptake—integrating communications as a core driver of design, execution, and impact. • Partner with Development to support fund development, brand positioning, and donor engagement. • Lead across boundaries—effectively influencing up, down, and across the organization to ensure shared ownership of strategy and consistent execution. • Build and lead a high-performing communications function grounded in trust, accountability, and shared purpose. • Develop and support leaders and team members—creating clarity of roles, investing in growth, and ensuring individuals and teams are set up to succeed. • Foster a culture that values transparency, open communication, and mutual respect—where challenges are surfaced early and addressed constructively. • Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and success metrics tied to organizational impact. • Establish systems and workflows that integrate communications into program planning, implementation, and evaluation cycles, not just dissemination. • Bring strong operational discipline to the function, ensuring work is well-coordinated, resources are aligned to priorities, and commitments are delivered with consistency and quality.

• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the state-wide marketing & communication program while promoting a favorable public image of the company and each of its product lines • Assist in the design, review and revision of all health-related materials distributed to members while ensuring appropriateness of content, readability and translations • Assist in the development, promotion and implementation of statewide initiatives including outreach events, healthcare education, and incentive programs • Order and track promotional items for all products and all service areas while ensuring budget compliance and reporting financial impact • Ensure the completion of monthly outreach calendars by regional outreach staff for all service areas • Serve as a contact for community agencies, businesses, fundraisers, community events etc. • Research data, construct ideas, lay out artwork, and/or represent employer directly before the public • Prepare news releases, fact sheets and compose letters as needed • Performs other duties as assigned