Director, CEO Communications – External Engagement

Feeding America

Director of CEO communications at Feeding America shaping executive communications and external engagement strategies. Ensuring visibility and influence in hunger relief, policy, and social impact.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $112,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and advance the CEO’s voice and support other executive leaders as needed
Develop and manage a prioritized roadmap for external engagements, including speaking, media, partner convenings, and policy moments for the CEO and select executives
Create speeches, talking points, op-eds, presentations, and digital content that translate complex issues into clear, human-centered, and action-oriented narratives
Lead end-to-end preparation for external appearances, equipping the CEO and other leaders with messaging, context, and guidance
Partner across MarCom and other FANO departments or external partners to integrate and amplify executive voices
Strengthen and sustain executive visibility across digital platforms and key forums
Align all external communications with Feeding America’s brand narrative, 2030 strategy, and nonpartisan positioning
Monitor the external landscape, advise on positioning and opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional execution to maximize impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in executive communications, external communications, public affairs, or related fields
Proven experience shaping and executing external engagement strategies, including media, speaking platforms, thought leadership, and stakeholder-facing communications
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex, nuanced topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Experience preparing senior leaders for high-stakes external engagements, including media interviews, public speaking, and partner or policy forums
Strong understanding of media landscape, public positioning, and reputation management
Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making in high-visibility and sensitive situations
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines
Experience in nonprofit, policy, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive communicationsexternal communicationspublic affairsexternal engagement strategieswritingstorytellingproject management

Soft Skills

influencealignmentjudgmentdiscretiondecision-makingability to manage multiple prioritiesability to deliver under tight timelines