Director, CEO Communications – External Engagement

🕒 May 21

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Feeding America

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1967

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact

Feeding America is the largest charity in the United States dedicated to ending hunger. It partners with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to distribute food to those in need. Additionally, Feeding America advocates for policies that foster long-term solutions to hunger and engages communities through donations, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives aimed at alleviating food insecurity across the nation.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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

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