What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Full-Time) $65K/yr position at National Dental Association?
REPORTS TO : Executive Director
OVERVIEW :
The National Dental Association (NDA) is a historic organization on the move. This role offers an opportunity to be a driving force for oral health equity, advancing the mission of NDA through strategic and impactful communication initiatives. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will oversee all internal and external communications, ensuring consistency in messaging, brand identity, and stakeholder engagement.
FUNCTION :
This position requires expertise in content creation, media relations, digital marketing, and brand management. The Communications Manager will develop and implement communication strategies to enhance NDA’s visibility, engagement, and impact. This is a hybrid role, requiring three (3) days per week in the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to promote NDA’s mission and programs.
- Manage all external communications, including releases, blogs, and media outreach.
- Support the Editor of the Flossline, NDA’s signature publication, to publish 3-4 editions per calendar year.
- Oversee social media strategy and content creation across all platforms to enhance engagement and outreach.
- Ensure consistency in NDA’s branding, messaging, and visual identity across all communications.
- Create compelling content for email campaigns, website updates, and marketing materials.
- Support NDA leadership with speechwriting, presentations, and public relations materials.
- Monitor and analyze communication metrics to assess effectiveness and optimize strategies.
- Develop relationships with media outlets and manage press inquiries.
- Coordinate internal communications, ensuring staff and stakeholders are informed and engaged.
- Assist with the promotion and marketing of NDA’s events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.
- Ensure compliance with NDA policies and industry standards in all communications.
- Assist with additional duties as required to support NDA’s strategic initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
SALARY : 65,000 annually.
START DATE : 3 / 10 / 25
APPLY :
Send inquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, to info@ndaonline.org.
ABOUT THE NDA :
The National Dental Association promotes oral health equity by harnessing the collective power of its members, advocating for Black students in dentistry, and elevating the profession in underrepresented communities. For more information, visit www.ndaonline.org. The NDA headquarters is in Bowie, MD.
Salary : $65,000
