Director, Communications

About the Team

The Community Relations department provides strategic fundraising, public relations, and crisis communications services for AHC and its subsidiaries.

About the Job

The Director of Communications leads AHC’s internal and external communications strategy and serves as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO, Vice President of Community Relations, and senior leadership. The Director strengthens AHC’s visibility and reputation, supports organizational priorities, and ensures clear, consistent, and effective communications across the organization. The Director leads communications for significant organizational initiatives, including strategic priorities, organizational change, major announcements, and high-profile events. The position also serves as AHC’s communications lead during significant incidents and crises, coordinating with leadership, relevant departments, and third parties to protect AHC’s reputation and ensure communications are accurate, timely, coordinated, and appropriate. The ideal candidate is a strategic communications professional and exceptional writer with strong judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive issues, competing priorities, and complex communications with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy
  • Lead AHC’s internal and external communications strategy in alignment with its mission, priorities, and goals.
  • Serve as a communications advisor to the President & CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and department leaders.
  • Maintain AHC’s organizational voice, messaging, and brand standards across departments and communications channels.
  • Develop communications plans for major initiatives, announcements, campaigns, and events.
  • Identify opportunities to increase awareness of AHC’s work, impact, leadership, and role in affordable housing and community development.