Top 25 Community relations director Jobs in San Jose, Ca

Director of Public Relations & Communications
YMCA —San Jose, CA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
11d
Community Relations Director / Sales & Outreach
Sonnet Hill Senior Living —San Jose, CA
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Executive Director, SCI Office of Community Outreach and Engagement
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $139,741 - $179,496 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Writing skills
Director of Communications & PR
McAfee —San Jose, CA
- $141,680 - $232,760 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- 11+ years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Community Relations Director
Anchor Health —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- LVN
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Executive Director - Sequoia YMCA
YMCA —San Jose, CA
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
3d
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative —Redwood City, CA
- $193,000 - $265,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Director of Communications
Wing —Palo Alto, CA
- $224,000 - $326,000 a year
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Residential
- Mentoring
Director, Strategic Communications, Varian Business Area
Siemens Healthineers —Palo Alto, CA
- $200,420 - $275,572 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Director, Global Media Relations
Intuitive Surgical —Sunnyvale, CA
- $217,700 - $384,100 a year
- Day shift
- Surgery
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Director of Strategic Communications, Transformational Giving
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health —Palo Alto, CA
- $150,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Director of Marketing and Communications
LIFEMOVES —Santa Clara, CA
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Marketing
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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6d
Director, Government & Community Affairs, SMCC Project - 3 Year Fixed-Term
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $183,000 - $208,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Research
- Project management
Executive Director - Sequoia
YMCA of Silicon Valley —Redwood City, CA
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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5d
Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs
San Jose Water Company —San Jose, CA
- $199,000 - $243,000 a year
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Senior level
Associate State Director, Advocacy & Outreach
AARP —San Jose, CA
- $94,500 - $105,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Head of Investor Relations (Remote)
VC Lab —Palo Alto, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Remote
- Research
- Senior level
- 4 years
Director Executive Communications
Electronic Arts —Redwood City, CA
- $182,600 - $276,300 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Office
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director, Analyst Relations
C3 AI —Redwood City, CA
- $202,000 - $240,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 3 years
Political Director, SEIU Local 521
Service Employee Intl. Union —San Jose, CA
- $128,410.84 - $141,926.70 a year
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Public Relations & Communications

YMCA -
San Jose, CA

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Job Details

$115,000 - $135,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Media interview coordination
Crisis communication public relations campaigns
Confidential information handling
Crisis communication planning
Content writing
Public communication during emergencies
Journalist relationship development
Community relationship building
Social media brand management

Full Job Description

Lasting personal and social growth comes when we all work together.

Job Description

The Director of Public Relations & Communications is responsible for protecting and strengthening the YMCA of Silicon Valley's reputation through strategic communications, media relations, public relations, crisis communications, executive communications, and social media oversight. This leader serves as the organization's primary communications strategist, builds trusted relationships with media and community stakeholders, and delivers messaging that elevates the YMCA's impact throughout Silicon Valley.

The Director serves as the primary communications advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team and partners closely with Marketing Strategy, Brand & Creative Services, Development, Human Resources, and Operations to ensure consistent, timely, and effective communications across the association.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field, or at least 5 years of experience as a communications professional

2. A background in PR, including experience drafting press releases, pitching media and developing long-term media relationships.

3. Exceptional communication skills, including speaking and writing, with experience developing executive communications and media materials.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

5. Demonstrated success building relationships with journalists and securing earned media.

6. Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson and preparing executives for media interviews.

7. Experience developing and executing crisis communications strategies.

8. Experience with social media management and execution.

9. Experience working with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Essential Functions

Public Relations & Media Relations

Develop and execute the YMCA's public relations strategy to increase visibility, awareness, and credibility.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
Proactively identify and secure earned media opportunities.
Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, talking points, and media kits.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to amplify positive stories.
Track media performance and provide regular reporting on earned media results.

Executive Communications & Spokesperson

Serve as the primary communications advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
Prepare executive messaging, speeches, presentations, talking points, opinion pieces, and public statements.
Coordinate media interviews and prepare organizational spokespersons for interviews and public appearances.
Serve as the organization’s spokesperson when appropriate.
Crisis Communications.
Develop and maintain crisis communication plans and response protocols.
Lead communications during organizational incidents, emergencies, and reputation management situations.
Prepare holding statements, FAQs, internal communications, and media responses.
Coordinate with executive leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication.
Conduct crisis communication training and media preparedness for leadership.

Social Media Strategy & Management

Develop and execute the YMCA of Silicon Valley's social media strategy to increase brand awareness, community engagement, and mission impact.
Create, write, publish, and manage content across the YMCA's social media channels, ensuring timely, engaging, and mission-driven communications.
Develop social media content for organizational announcements, community impact stories, advocacy efforts, fundraising campaigns, executive communications, and crisis situations.
Collaborate with the Brand & Creative Services team to develop compelling visual content and ensure brand consistency across all social platforms.
Monitor social media channels for community engagement, emerging issues, and reputation risks, responding appropriately and escalating concerns when necessary.
Stay current on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to continually strengthen the YMCA's digital presence.

Organizational Communications

Ensure consistency of messaging across all communications.
Maintain communication standards that reflect the YMCA brand and mission.

Issues & Reputation Management – Public Affairs/Community Relations

Monitor emerging issues, legislative developments, and community conversations that could impact the YMCA.
Position the YMCA as a trusted community leader on issues impacting youth, families, and healthy communities.
Develop proactive communication strategies to address sensitive topics and protect organizational reputation.
Advise executive leadership on reputational risks and stakeholder communications before issues escalate.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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