Take Your Career On A Mission! Our employees like working at the American Diabetes Association because of our opportunities, inclusive environment, benefits and culture. They remain employees because they are passionate about our cause. Experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts, the well-being of millions of people both directly and indirectly affected by Diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is seeking an experienced, dynamic professional to join our Marketing Communications team in the role of Director, Internal & Volunteer Communications. This position is responsible for both the strategic planning and effective execution of aligned and integrated internal communications, encompassing staff and volunteers, in support of the Association’s mission, vision and strategic business goals. To be successful in this role, the Director of Internal and Volunteer Communications will: • Provide strategic oversight and on-the-ground management of all internal communications vehicles to ensure the timely delivery of mission and business critical information across all constituencies; • Liaise with senior management including the CEO to develop strategies for communicating key messages and information from Association leadership to staff and volunteers; • Effectively interpret the voice of the Association’s executive leadership through compelling, creative and well written articles, presentations, speeches, etc.; • Provide strategic direction for the Association’s intranet to enhance it’s effectiveness as a successful business resource and communications tool; • Manage all communications aspects for internal meetings and conferences; and • Institute an internal communications program that consistently supports the Association’s brand and facilitates a positive culture of collaboration and conversation among staff and volunteers across the country.The Director, Internal & Volunteer Communications reports to the Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications and is located in our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills and experience: • Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or a related field • Minimum 10 years Communications experience, with 4-6 years concentrated in internal, employee or corporate communications • Prior managerial experience • Superior written communications skills with demonstrated experience in speechwriting and/or experience writing for organizational leadership • Exceptional ability to translate often complex information into easy-to-understand messages • Demonstrated experience managing corporate intranet sites including setting strategic direction; content development and management and successful implementation • Ability to think strategically and implement vision for the department • Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills • Ability to quickly produce high-quality work under stringent deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Demonstrated professional maturity, including the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and a comfort level coaching senior leadership on communications topics and techniques • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel When you join us, you can expect competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit programs, and a true focus on work-life balance. You can find all of this in an environment that promotes inclusion. Are you ready to join our team of heroes? An Equal Opportunity EmployerCure * Care * Commitment To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Location: Alexandria, VA Compensation: Competitive Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. virginia