• Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, this role requires exceptional leadership and negotiation skills, in-depth experience with government relations, and a passion for developing and leading creative communications strategies. • Key responsibilities include oversight of multiple communications portfolios, driving awareness of the JCCs, directing of content development and communications planning, advancing the JCC’s digital content strategy and digital media profile along with proactive and reactive media relations strategies and issues management. • Continuously learning global industry trends and creative, innovative communication strategies and practices are also expected, as is razor-sharp strategic advice. • The successful candidate will have already established government relationships and be an exceptional problem-solver when faced with competing priorities, complexity, and ambiguity. • They must understand the complexities of government, the political arena and how to collaborate with a purpose to elevate communications to a new and creative level. • They will be able to build and foster strategic, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners. • They are passionate about creating mechanisms for feedback and developing key performance indicators, tracking progress, continuously seeking improvement opportunities, and regularly reporting on the status of the communications strategy and operational plans. • The Director, Communications JCC leads a team of communications professionals in implementing long-term communications strategies and projects, including developing comprehensive strategic plans, creative content for online and print, managing multiple websites and channels, special events, marketing and branding, media relations, and providing guidance and advice to divisions of family practice, and other partners and audiences.

Role Description Working within the Office of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations, the Policy & Communications Coordinator will assist in policy development and analysis and communications projects for the Division. - Conduct research to inform the NYC Health Department’s position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, including analyzing data and policy trends. - Assist the Senior Policy Analyst in maintaining a database to track developing laws. - Draft comments, position statements, memoranda, and summary reports on proposed laws and regulations. - Assist in responding to inquiries from elected officials, the Office of Commissioner, City Hall, press, and constituents regarding the Division's policies and programs. - Assist in the development of the Division's annual legislative and regulatory agendas. - Assist in preparing for Board of Health, City Council, and other hearings. - Assist in the development and review of communications materials, including presentations, guidance documents, reports, FAQs, dear colleague letters, flyers, press releases, webpages, marketing campaign materials, and social media postings. - Review Webpage Change Requests and Communication Project Requests. - Liaise with the agency's Office of External Affairs to facilitate intergovernmental affairs requests and communications projects. - Other duties, as appropriate. Qualifications - Master's degree in public health or a related field preferred. - Bachelor's Degree Required. - Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Experience interpreting and communicating neighborhood health data is a plus. Requirements - Experience in public health policy or legislative analysis. - Knowledge of domestic infectious disease trends, epidemiology, and prevention. - Knowledge of health disparities and social determinants of health. - Knowledge of BIPOC, LGBTQI+, TGNCNB, immigrant, justice-involved, and homeless and unstably housed health-related topics. - Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences. - Ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders. - Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize work and produce high quality results on time with attention to detail. Benefits - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. - Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution. - A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution. - Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan. - Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

Support research communications and compliance documentation, develop accessible content for diverse audiences, coordinate educational events, and manage reporting and dissemination of research activities for effective stakeholder engagement.

• As the primary function of the role, owning ACA's overall communications strategy and being accountable for ensuring that all stakeholder groups -- members, volunteers, donors, partners, staff, and the public -- receive communications that are clear, compelling, and actionable. • Developing and executing a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy that advances ACA’s mission, ensures key stakeholders have the information that will motivate them to action, and strengthens its national presence. • Leading long-term brand positioning and messaging frameworks that reinforce and extend ACA’s role as the leading voice for the camp community that supports accredited camps, members, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to strive for the strongest collective impact on all camp participants. • Building and maintaining audience profiles for each of ACA's key stakeholder groups; develop tailored strategies to break through the clutter and move each audience to action. • Overseeing strategic vision and leadership for communication and marketing: content, digital, website, public relations, communications, video, marketing, and fundraising campaigns. • Creating and continuously refining a clear tone and voice for the organization and ensuring a standard of excellence. • Serving as the strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors, developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to meet the goals of the organization. • Ensuring that members, volunteers, and other key stakeholders receive communications that drive engagement, cross-selling, up-selling, and participation in ACA programs and events.