Director, People, Culture and Equity Communications

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Lead and build the People, Culture & Equity communications function .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies that align with organizational priorities and employee needs, while fostering inclusive and accessible communications for diverse audiences.

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Integrated Communications StrategyEmployee CommunicationsChange CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsCommunications Metrics Development

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Hard Skills

Audience SegmentationMessage DevelopmentEditorial PlanningCommunications GovernanceCommunications MeasurementPresentation DevelopmentScript WritingFAQ DevelopmentToolkits CreationStakeholder Alignment

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationStrategic JudgmentPlanning and Organizational SkillsInfluence and Alignment Building

Tools & Technologies

Digital Communications PlatformsContent Management SystemsPresentation ToolsDesign Tools

Industry Keywords

People, Culture & EquityInternal CommunicationsOrganizational CommunicationsChange ManagementEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and build the People, Culture & Equity communications function
Develop and execute an integrated PCE communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities and employee needs
Build communication standards, channels, governance, templates, review practices, and scalable processes
Develop and manage an editorial strategy and coordinated PCE communications calendar
Lead communications planning and execution for PCE programs, policies, initiatives, employee experiences, and organizational priorities
Develop and oversee employee announcements, newsletters, presentations, executive and leader messages, talking points, scripts, FAQs, toolkits, and other communications resources
Translate complex People policies, programs, decisions, and organizational changes into clear, accessible, audience-appropriate communications
Lead change communications for major PCE initiatives in partnership with Strategic Programs and functional teams
Establish review standards and processes promoting accuracy, consistency, accessibility, appropriate tone, and organizational alignment
Measure communication reach, engagement, effectiveness, and employee understanding and use insights for continuous improvement
Advise the Chief People, Culture & Equity Officer, PCE Leadership Team, and functional leaders on communication strategy and engagement
Partner with PCE leaders, subject-matter experts, Strategic Programs, organizational communications partners, and internal stakeholders
Build relationships across PCE to anticipate needs and reduce fragmented or duplicative communications
Facilitate stakeholder alignment across functions and audiences
Build communications capability across PCE through guidance, tools, standards, and best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressively responsible experience in employee communications, internal communications, organizational communications, change communications, executive communications, or a related field
Experience leading communications strategy for complex organizations or functions
Expertise in integrated communications strategies, including audience segmentation, message development, channel strategy, editorial planning, communications governance, and measurement
Experience building or significantly evolving communications functions, frameworks, channels, standards, and practices
Strong knowledge of employee and internal communications practices
Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills
Experience advising senior and executive leaders on communications strategy, messaging, organizational context, audience considerations, and communication risk
Experience developing executive and leadership communications, including presentations, talking points, scripts, announcements, FAQs, and other high-visibility materials
Strong strategic judgment and ability to navigate sensitive or high-impact communications
Ability to lead through influence and build alignment across multiple functions, stakeholders, and organizational levels without direct reporting authority
Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage an integrated communications calendar and multiple concurrent priorities
Experience developing communications metrics and using quantitative and qualitative insights to assess effectiveness, understanding, and engagement
Knowledge of digital communications platforms, content management systems, presentation and design tools, and related technologies
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment with discretion, sound judgment, adaptability, and sensitivity when handling confidential or high-impact People matters
Commitment to inclusive, accessible, culturally responsive communications for diverse employee audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Time - Non-Union
Travel: 0–5% domestic
Equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory work environment
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation