The purpose of this position is to set and guide the strategy for all communications activities and dissemination of resources, in alignment with the mission of NDC. The Communications Director will lead strategic planning and implementation of communications efforts to reach targeted NDC stakeholders including deaf people and their families, educators, state agencies, business owners, high schools, colleges and postsecondary training programs, policy makers, and national organizations. Current communications activities include newsletters, newsfeed posts, videos, annual reports, social media activity, virtual events, conferences, and print materials.

This hire will work closely with NDC leadership on strategic planning, liaison with staff about key deliverables and dissemination, and supervise team members and consultants. Job responsibilities include developing strategic communication plans, identifying opportunities for increased stakeholder engagement, ensuring implementation of accessibility best practices, optimizing website presence, engaging in media outreach, overseeing social media engagement, managing staff and consultants, overseeing project workflows, evaluating communications analytics, and managing digital content including videos, images, graphics, and copy. The hire must demonstrate previous experience working with deaf communities, advancing equity through communications work, and developing strategic communication plans.

This is a 40h/week, full time position with the University of Texas, with all the benefits commensurate with the position. This will primarily be a remote position, with the possibility of occasional travel to, or periodic work in, the central Austin office.