Talence Group | Executive Search & Consulting · 1 month ago
Chief Development and Communications Officer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expTalence Group is an executive search and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Math Learning Center. This leader will drive growth and success by designing and executing a growth strategy, overseeing communications and customer experience teams, and fostering collaboration to enhance product adoption and organizational goals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Set and execute the strategic direction of business development to position MLC for growth, grounded in a deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and customer needs to drive expanded curriculum adoption
Design and implement a strategic and integrated roadmap that translates overall direction into clear priorities, timelines, and measures of success
Oversee the RFP process to ensure targeted pursuit, compelling proposal development, and systematic tracking of results
Identify, build and sustain strategic partnerships with schools, districts, and educational organizations to extend educational reach
Leverage market insights, competitive analysis, and customer trends to inform revenue forecasting and identify opportunities for sustainable growth and expansion
Collaborate with internal partners to connect communications, sales, and service touch-points into a cohesive customer journey that drives adoption and loyalty
Lead the communications and customer experience teams to deliver an integrated, insight-driven approach to engagement, brand presence, and customer relationships
Define and implement comprehensive communication and marketing strategies that elevate MLC’s visibility, strengthen brand equity, and communicate the value proposition of MLC’s products and services to educators, partners, and stakeholders
Direct strategic messaging and content creation to ensure clarity, consistency, and resonance across audiences and channels
Ensure that initiatives reinforce MLC’s mission and deliver exceptional service and support across the full customer lifecycle
Oversee all marketing, outreach, and conference participation to align external presence with strategic goals and educational impact
Build cohesive, high-performing team cultures that emphasize collaboration, accountability, and shared success across teams and functions
Lead and mentor staff to achieve excellence, promoting clarity of purpose, empowerment, and professional growth
Model inclusive leadership by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all aspects of team and organizational practice
Consciously nurture a workplace culture rooted in MLC’s mission, vision, and values—where people feel connected, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in business development, communications, marketing, or sales
Demonstrated success developing and executing growth strategies that expand market presence and align with organizational mission and goals
A record of strengthening organizational visibility and engagement
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across communications, marketing, and customer experience functions - ability to leverage data and insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a variety of audiences
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, education, or a related field
Preferred
MBA or other advanced degree
Skilled in partnership development with schools, districts, and education organizations to drive reach and impact
Strong understanding of education market dynamics, including curriculum adoption processes, customer segments, and competitive landscape
Benefits
Paid Time-Off: 12 holidays, 24 additional days PTO, plus a wellness week
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision): Premiums paid at 100% for employees
Retirement 401(k) plan
Disability and Life Insurance: Employer-paid short-term, long-term, and group life
Company
Talence Group | Executive Search & Consulting
Successful executive search only works when there’s a trusting partnership between us and our clients.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase