Director of Communications

Littleton, Colorado, The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to provide professional credentialing services for practitioners of behavior analysis services. We are located in Littleton, CO with beautiful views of the adjacent Rocky Mountains. Take a moment to peruse our employment page to learn about what we do and watch a brief video that describes our Welcoming Workplace ! At the BACB, we strive to provide an inclusive and rewarding culture. We provide a work environment that focuses on positive reinforcement with a continual feedback loop to help staff achieve success. A healthy work-life balance is critical and the BACB provides exceptional benefits that promote self-care and wellness. All full-time staff enjoy:

Medical, vision, and dental monthly insurance premiums paid 100% by the BACB for the employee and all eligible dependents. Employees don't pay any benefit premiums! Long-term disability benefits for the employee paid 100% by the BACB. The BACB provides every full-time employee a $50,000 life insurance and AD&D policy at no cost to the employee. Annual $500 FSA contribution by the BACB. Employer-funded 401(k) contributions up to a 4% employer match and discretionary contributions for eligible staff. 18 days of Paid Time Off accrued in the first year of employment. 12 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement available. Student loan paydown plan available. Reimbursement for relevant professional development events. Free solar-powered electric car charging on-site. On-site fitness facility at no cost. Work from home Wednesdays.

Compensation: The BACB uses compensation data for the metro Denver labor market to ensure our positions provide a competitive wage. The salary for this position may vary and may be above or below the posted salary based on an individual's experience and/or education. The salary listed is just one component of the BACB's total compensation package for employees which includes a generous benefits package. The annual salary for this position is $137,000 Successful Candidate: The successful candidate brings strong communication and media expertise and leadership skills. They are a strategic, collaborative leader who is excited to join a nonprofit, mission-driven organization where communications are focused on education, trust, and public impact rather than growth. They are passionate about ensuring that BACB stakeholders understand who we are, what our credentials represent, and our requirements through clear, accessible, and high-quality resources and communications. They are both a strategic thinker and a strong manager who is able to develop a clear communications vision, translate that vision into specific priorities, plans, and actionable activities, and ensure those activities are successfully executed. They are comfortable moving between big-picture strategy and the day-to-day management. They set high standards, develop their team, create accountability, and enjoy collaborating across the organization to produce exceptional media and stakeholder experiences. Position Summary: The Director of Communications leads the organization’s external communications, educational resources, public relations, digital content, editorial, and creative functions. This role develops strategies that improve understanding of the organization’s certifications, strengthen stakeholder trust, and support the organization’s public-protection mission. The Director translates those strategies into clear priorities, actionable plans, and coordinated communication activities. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership while also overseeing the day-to-day operations of the communications function. They ensure that organizational communications and media are accurate, accessible, timely, consistent, and effectively executed.

Develop and implement the organization’s communications and educational strategy. Lead communication planning for major initiatives, policy changes, and organizational announcements. Oversee the development of high-quality educational resources, including handbooks, guides, webpages, videos, webinars, FAQs, and toolkits. Direct public relations, reputation management, media relations, and crisis communications. Oversee digital communications, branding, resources, editorial standards, publishing processes, and creative services. Establish communication standards, style guidelines, and content-governance practices. Monitor stakeholder feedback, public perception, website performance, and resource use. Use data and other best practices to improve communication effectiveness and the stakeholder experience. Manage department staff, priorities, vendors, and performance. Collaborate with departments across the organization to support strategic initiatives.