Director, Corporate Communications
Beacon Communities LLC
Boston, MA
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Director, Corporate Communications - Boston, MA
About The Role
The Director, Corporate Communications (DCC) will design, implement, and manage corporate communications programs, initiatives, and strategies. The DCC will partner with the CEO and Beacon’s leadership team to develop and advise on communication strategies, messages, and tactics to inform and engage internal and external stakeholders. In addition, they will develop and drive project- based communication strategies and campaigns to enhance employee engagement, strengthen team connections, and inspire actions in support of the organization’s key goals and objectives. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, culturally aware, and an authentic and direct communicator. This role reports to Beacon’s Chief Executive Officer and will manage a small team of communications professionals.
Responsibilities And Objectives
Education and Experience
Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates . We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.
Company Overview
Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, owns, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. It also invests in and purchases affordable housing companies and portfolios of multifamily developments. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 19,000 apartments, including affordable housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-income housing. Its developments range from new construction to historic adaptive reuse to the renovation of existing housing. Beacon’s portfolio is located across 11 states and the District of Columbia and comprises approximately 150 communities. Beacon takes on challenging developments and makes them succeed. Its driving passion is to create well-designed, healthy homes that improve the quality of life of its residents and enhance the neighborhoods in which they are located.
At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.
Benefits Offered
At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.
As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:
About The Role
The Director, Corporate Communications (DCC) will design, implement, and manage corporate communications programs, initiatives, and strategies. The DCC will partner with the CEO and Beacon’s leadership team to develop and advise on communication strategies, messages, and tactics to inform and engage internal and external stakeholders. In addition, they will develop and drive project- based communication strategies and campaigns to enhance employee engagement, strengthen team connections, and inspire actions in support of the organization’s key goals and objectives. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, culturally aware, and an authentic and direct communicator. This role reports to Beacon’s Chief Executive Officer and will manage a small team of communications professionals.
Responsibilities And Objectives
- Understand Beacon’s brand characteristics, business strategy, and business objectives and priorities, to ensure that all communications are timely, relevant, and professionally crafted
- Plan, develop and execute communication strategies and messaging to enhance internal and external stakeholder knowledge of Beacon’s core values and business priorities
- Develop communication protocols and criteria when messaging internally (company initiatives, organizational announcements, new business, etc.)
- Define communications goals that can be measured in terms of employee engagement, retention, and/or organizational improvements
- Proactively align and partner with ELT, SLT, and RLT, across function and region, to help identify, develop, and support communication needs
- Guide the development of high-impact executive communications, including strategy, messaging, talking points, presentations, Q&As and other communications
- Develop internal and external communication best practices tool kit(s), procedures, and protocols
- Oversee publication of Beacon’s internal newsletter, The Communication Promise.
- Oversee Beacon’s corporate social media presence, corporate website, and related assets, inclusive of content calendars, strategy plans, etc.
- Work with external PR partners and stakeholders to enhance awareness of Beacon’s capabilities, projects, and success stories in key markets
- Oversee Beacon’s crisis communications efforts at both the corporate and property levels
- Serve as company spokesperson, as appropriate
- Leverage entrepreneurial mindset and data-driven approach to continuously test, iterate, and evolve communications strategy and programming to achieve improved results over time
- Develop and strengthen Beacon’s Corporate Communications team and create an environment of learning and growth
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; business and writing/communications education or training a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations; agency experience highly desirable
- Experience with crisis communications
- Property management industry exposure and participation in industry groups is a plus
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience in managing, expanding, and developing relationships with C-suite executives
- Ability to remain cool and calm under pressure
- High comfort level working in a matrixed environment
- Positive demeanor, self-starter, voracious appetite to learn new things, and excellent professional judgement
- Intermediate to advanced level knowledge with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates . We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.
Company Overview
Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, owns, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. It also invests in and purchases affordable housing companies and portfolios of multifamily developments. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 19,000 apartments, including affordable housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-income housing. Its developments range from new construction to historic adaptive reuse to the renovation of existing housing. Beacon’s portfolio is located across 11 states and the District of Columbia and comprises approximately 150 communities. Beacon takes on challenging developments and makes them succeed. Its driving passion is to create well-designed, healthy homes that improve the quality of life of its residents and enhance the neighborhoods in which they are located.
At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.
Benefits Offered
At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.
As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:
- Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
- Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
- Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
- 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities … and more!
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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Industries
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