The need for Verité’s unique voice on supply chain issues has never been greater, and we are
looking for a values-aligned communications leader to join our team and help advance our
mission. This senior position will lead the organization’s global efforts to build awareness,
understanding, and action on labor rights issues across the public, private, and civil society
sectors.
The Director of Communications will be a passionate team builder, eager to work with Verité’s
dedicated staff and external stakeholders to cultivate and advance the organization’s public
profile and influence with target audiences, including companies, governments, civil society
organizations, media, and consumers. The Director will lead the design and implementation of a
global communications strategy and will be responsible for external communications and content
marketing across multiple platforms and channels
Support Verité’s vision and work to advance labor rights in global supply chains by
collaboratively developing and implementing a global communications strategy designed to
increase the organization’s visibility, advance thought leadership, and support the organization’s
policy and advocacy goals.
Champion communications as an important and strategic way to advance the organization’s
mission and goals. This includes working with the leadership team to inform organization-wide
strategy and decisions, and collaborating with program staff to understand their work and help
them appreciate the importance of effectively capturing and disseminating key insights.
Develop and leverage thought leadership opportunities that enhance the organization’s presence
and value proposition across all audiences. This includes identifying, developing, pitching, and
placing appropriate media opportunities that amplify the organization’s vision, mission, and
impact.
Manage the communications team, including current communications staff and consultants, as
well as external technical and design resources as needed. The Director will have the opportunity
to evolve the communications team and provide strategic advice and support across the
organization, including the possibility of hiring, training, and managing additional staff and
consultants as needed
Tagged as: communications, Director, fair labor
Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter through the Verité application portal at www.verite.org/careers. No telephone or email inquiries will be accepted for this position.