Associate Director, Communications

JASA

Associate Director of Communications leading JASA's communications strategy and public image. Collaborating with executive leadership to enhance visibility and engagement throughout New York City.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $0 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead JASA's communications strategy and public image
Collaborate with executive leadership and program teams to develop innovative communications initiatives
Manage media relations and supervise a communications team
Increase brand visibility and engagement with clients, donors, and the public
Support agency-wide marketing and communications initiatives
Oversee digital communications and marketing strategies
Develop and implement annual communications strategy
Prepare Board Communications Reports
Travel throughout New York City as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
6–10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, marketing, and public relations
Experience working within complex nonprofit organizations is preferred
Experience supervising communications staff and consultants
Proven experience leading organization-wide communications strategies
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strong executive communications abilities
Experience working with New York media outlets
Crisis communications and reputation management experience
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong strategic planning and organizational skills
Ability to analyze communications effectiveness
Familiarity with fundraising communications
Positive, collaborative attitude with a sense of humor
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Willingness to travel throughout all five boroughs of New York City and Long Island
Ability to work evenings or off-hours during urgent communications situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
Employee Wellness Programs (fitness + mental health support)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan
Pension plan with employer contributions
Paid vacation time
Holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off for work-life balance
Training and continuing education opportunities
Career growth within the organization
Employee recognition programs celebrating contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Communications StrategyMarketing StrategyPublic RelationsWriting SkillsEditing SkillsStorytelling SkillsProject ManagementCommunications Effectiveness AnalysisFundraising CommunicationsDigital Communications

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaborative AttitudeDiscretion

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree