Director of Communications and Public Relations

Job overview

The Director of Communications and Public Relations role is onsite at the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park Campus in Phoenix, AZ, with a Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM schedule. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive. The role advances the Arizona Humane Society’s lifesaving mission for animals. The director leads strategic communications, media relations, social and internal communications, storytelling, and crisis response. By advising executives and coordinating with Marketing and Development, the role strengthens the organization’s reputation, aligns messaging, and helps build community support for animal welfare.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute communications strategy
• advise executive leadership on messaging and sensitive communications
• oversee media relations, social media, multimedia storytelling, crisis communications, and internal communications
• collaborate with Marketing and Development
• guide communications and social media teams
• monitor coverage and evaluate performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications

public relations

strategic communications

media relations

crisis communications

social media

internal communications

animal welfare

phoenix az

arizona humane society

monday–friday

8 am–5 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• generous paid time off
• up to 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• veterinary-service and pet discounts.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of progressive communications/public relations experience, including 5+ years of people leadership, are required.

About the employer

Arizona Humane Society is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.