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Purpose:

The Director of Communications will lead and oversee all aspects of Cadence International’s internal and external communications as well as short and long-range communication strategies. This role requires a gifted communicator and leader with a passion for the gospel and a strong understanding of nonprofit storytelling, digital engagement, brand management, and communication resource development and team leadership. The Director will ensure consistent messaging that reflects The Cadence Way and effectively engages staff, donors, partners, chaplains, churches, volunteers, and the communities we serve. The Director is responsible for leadership, management, and organization of the Communications Department and personnel. The Director will also work to achieve integration of innovative and creative approaches in all responsible functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Through effective vision, leadership, and management direction with the Communications Department, the Director will:

• Strategic Communications:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Ensure consistent voice and messaging across all platforms.
  • Collaborate with leadership to support organizational initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and program outreach.
• Public Relations & Media:
  • Serve as the primary media contact, write articles, ministry updates, and organizational materials for publication.
  • Cultivate relationships with Christian and secular media outlets.
  • Represent the organization at events, conferences, and in interviews as needed.
• Digital Engagement & Content Creation:
  • Oversee website content, newsletters, blogs, and social media platforms.
  • Manage digital campaigns and email marketing to enhance supporter engagement and donor development.
  • Supervise the creation of high-quality content including videos, printed materials, and other resources.
• Brand Management:
  • Maintain and strengthen brand identity in all communications.
  • Train staff and volunteers on brand usage and key messaging.

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead the communications team (staff, contractors, and volunteers) by providing clear direction and spiritual encouragement.
  • Manage outside vendors, contractors, or consultants as needed.
  • Support planning efforts and attend the Cadence Worldwide Conference held every five years.
  • Develop and maintain an annual budget.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Born again, mature Christian with an affinity for the mission and work of Cadence International.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, similar field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five years of proven professional experience managing teams in a marketing, communications, or advertising environment, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Well-developed project management and financial management skills.
• A strong emphasis on strategic thinking, creative abilities, and a work style that blends well with the senior management team in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed computer skills and varied software experience.
• Because of the distinctly Christian emphasis of Cadence’s mission work, must sign and comply with Cadence International’s Code of Christian Conduct.
• Willing to join departmental staff in prayer times for the needs of the mission and attend the weekly headquarters chapel held during work hours.
• Strengths in administration, multi-tasking, and organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to graciously re-prioritize workload as demands change throughout the day, and flexibility to meet demands of a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to exercise considerable discretion in the handling of confidential or sensitive matters.

Competencies for Success:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution.
• Strong technical writing skills including the ability to edit projects for spelling, grammar, and overall literary integrity.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, develops realistic action plans and thoroughly documents projects, incidents, systems, and environment, as well as maintains all such documentation for up to the minute accuracy.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Teachability – willing to submit to leadership and direction.
• Willingness to deploy Cadence Mission/Vision.
• Heart for reaching military and the world reflected through personal serving of others and sharing of resources.
• Team player – able to work independently and willing to pitch in on other projects outside of job description.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Office environment; occasional domestic and international travel.

Cadence International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to reaching the military communities of the United States and of the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, talk, listen and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to have normal, corrective vision range, ability to see colors and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Important Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the classification.

Equal Employment Opportunity: (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)

Cadence is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The organization prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin or disability in accordance with applicable legal requirements. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment because of an individual’s membership in any of these protected classes.

Because it is a religious organization, Cadence is permitted by law to use its religious doctrines and practices as a basis for hiring and other employment decisions with all employees. In addition, employees having ministerial functions, including missionaries and employees in leadership roles, may be subject to special requirements or qualifications based upon religious principles. If you would like to review our Veteran and Disabled policies, please contact Human Resources at 303-762-1400 during normal business hours.

Cadence International will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.