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Alliance Defending Freedom · 1 week ago

Sr. Director of Communications Operations

Lansdowne, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Alliance Defending Freedom is an organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom and free speech. The Sr. Director of Communications Operations will drive operational excellence within the Communications and Marketing Departments, managing complex projects and ensuring the effective execution of communication initiatives.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the operational backbone to the SVP of Communications, ensuring organizational alignment and efficient execution of department goals

Lead the annual planning process in alignment with the organizational strategic plan, incorporating budget planning and resource allocation

Oversee creation, facilitation, and follow-through of departmental scorecards, including monthly performance meetings and action item tracking

Manage internal team-wide communication on behalf of the SVP, ensuring timely and clear rollouts

Lead end-to-end project management for communications and marketing initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and within scope

Supervise the Communications Project Managers, including training, delegation, accountability, and workload management

Implement and scale project management methodologies, tools, dashboards, timelines, risk mitigation, and executive reporting

Design and execute change management strategies for reorganizations, new systems, and process changes, including readiness assessments, communication plans, training, and adoption tracking

Map, develop, and document workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across content creation, campaigns, digital production, and communication functions

Establish quality assurance checkpoints, approval structures, KPIs, and metrics to enhance efficiency and brand consistency

Provide training and ensure consistent department-wide adoption of processes and SOPs

Foster a culture of evaluation and continuous improvement through campaign debriefs, feedback tools, and institutionalized learnings

Own and optimize the Digital Asset Management System (DAM): structure, permissions, workflow integration, asset lifecycle, brand compliance, and system training

Maintain inventory of all templates, collateral, and brand resources, ensuring version control and accessibility

Oversee development and operationalization of the Podcast/Vodcast Studio, including technical setup, booking systems, multipurpose use strategy, and iterative improvements

Partner with the SVP to develop and manage the department budget

Track expenditures, approve expenses, coordinate purchase orders and invoicing, and provide financial reporting to leadership

Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage vendor/contract negotiations to maximize value and compliance with financial policies

Lead planning and operational execution of internal Communications staff retreats: format design, logistics, outcomes alignment, and follow-up tracking

Coordinate strategic and operational delivery of Supreme Court rallies in partnership with Legal and administrative teams (physical and digital components)

Support execution of high-visibility events and initiatives as delegated by the SVP

Champion a department-wide mindset of accountability, evaluation, and data-informed improvement

Schedule and facilitate evaluations of key campaigns, initiatives, events, and rallies

Develop tools and processes to capture insights and ensure lessons learned are applied to future work

Qualification

Process ImprovementBudget ManagementDigital Asset ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsVendor ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration, project management or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

10+ years of relevant experience

5+ years of managerial experience

Exceptional strengths in building cross-functional partnerships and fostering a culture of teamwork and shared accountability

Ability to anticipate risks, resolve conflicts, and implement sustainable solutions while driving continuous improvement

Proven ability to drive process improvement, SOP development, and workflow optimization

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, including change management and adoption strategies

Knowledge of marketing/communications operations and campaign workflows

Knowledge of digital asset management standards and lifecycle governance

Ability to deliver complex projects on time, within scope and budget

Budgeting, financial oversight, and vendor/contract management experience

Balance multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness