The director of communications is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing a comprehensive communications plan which includes media relations, collateral design and production, content creation, and social media strategy. The director will of communications will play an important role in providing support to, and partnering with, the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and organizational operations.

• Proven ability to work in a diverse environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Tourism/Recreation, or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, WordPress, and media database programs such as Cision
• Experience with Adobe programs and Canva is a preferred
• Excellent editing expertise and oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task, manage a team and delegate assignments
• Membership and/or participation in national PR/communications networking associations (i.e.,PRSA, SATW, etc.) is preferred
• Experience pitching story ideas to travel trade, bloggers, media, etc.
• Bilingual skills are a positive
• This position operates in a professional office environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• The staff member routinely uses equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
• Candidate must be flexible with fluid work situations including working remotely if necessary.
• Out of town travel is required
• Use of personal vehicle for normal course of business and hosting clients is required
• Work on weekends is required on an as needed basis during familiarization tours, photo and video shoots and some educational conferences and trade shows.