Communications Director Jobs in Maryland
Communications Director jobs in Maryland are in consistent demand, with hiring concentrated in government affairs, nonprofit advocacy, healthcare systems, and federal contracting communications across the Baltimore-Washington corridor, Annapolis, and the greater D.C. suburbs. Large, established employers such as Johns Hopkins Medicine, Northrop Grumman, and the University System of Maryland maintain ongoing needs for senior communications leaders. Crisis communications, executive messaging, and public affairs are the most sought-after specialties Maryland employers list. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Salary: $110,000 -120,000 + Benefits
ABOUT SEEC
SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person.
Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can Live, Work and Thrive. Come join us!
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Communications Department is responsible for overseeing the agency’s strategic communications and branding efforts. This includes the development of marketing materials, coordination of development initiatives, and management of both internal and external events. The department also leads the creation of video content, social media strategy and engagement, and the maintenance and optimization of the SEEC website.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:
Strategic Leadership and Departmental Direction
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate an integrated Communications and Development strategy that aligns with SEEC’s mission, strategic priorities, organizational goals, and brand.
Translate organizational priorities into clear departmental goals, initiatives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Establish annual and multi-year priorities for the department and ensure resources, staffing, and activities are aligned with those priorities.
Serve as the primary leader and decision-maker for the Communications and Development function, providing direction, accountability, and strategic guidance to the department.
Resource Development and Fundraising
Develop and execute a comprehensive resource development strategy designed to strengthen SEEC’s financial sustainability and support organizational priorities.
Lead and oversee fundraising strategies, donor development and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation relationships, sponsorship opportunities, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
Establish measurable fundraising goals and monitor progress against revenue, grant, donor, and development targets.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders that advance SEEC’s mission and resource development objectives.
Identify emerging funding opportunities and develop strategies to position SEEC for sustainable growth and increased external support.
Communications, Brand, and Public Engagement
Develop and oversee an integrated communications strategy that strengthens SEEC’s brand, reputation, visibility, and presence within the community.
Establish consistent organizational messaging and ensure communications accurately reflect SEEC’s mission, values, services, accomplishments, and strategic priorities.
Oversee internal and external communications, including newsletters, digital communications, social media, website content, publications, public relations, and other communication channels.
Lead the development of compelling organizational stories and messaging that communicate SEEC’s impact to employees, individuals supported, families, donors, funders, community partners, and the broader public.
Ensure communications practices remain current, effective, accessible, and aligned with nonprofit communications and marketing best practices.
Team Leadership and Organizational Capacity
Assess and continuously evaluate the department’s organizational structure, staffing needs, roles, skill sets, and workload to ensure the team has the capacity to achieve strategic objectives.
Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain a high-performing Communications and Development team with clearly defined responsibilities and performance expectations.
Establish individual and departmental performance goals and hold team members accountable for achieving defined outcomes.
Identify gaps in expertise, systems, technology, and resources and develop solutions to strengthen departmental effectiveness.
Establish and maintain clear workflows, processes, protocols, and standards that support consistent and efficient execution of departmental responsibilities.
Performance Management, Data, and Continuous Improvement
Establish and maintain departmental KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes to measure performance and demonstrate the impact of Communications and Development activities.
Regularly analyze departmental data and trends to assess effectiveness, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decisions.
Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and other organizational leaders.
Use data, stakeholder feedback, and organizational needs to continuously improve communications, fundraising, development, and engagement strategies.
Ensure departmental initiatives are evaluated for effectiveness and adjusted when outcomes do not meet established expectations.
Executive Leadership and Cross-Department Collaboration
Serve as an active member of SEEC’s Executive Leadership Team and contribute to agency-wide strategic planning, organizational development, and executive priorities.
Partner with executive and departmental leaders to ensure Communications and Development strategies support organizational initiatives and priorities.
Provide executive leadership with strategic advice and recommendations regarding organizational messaging, public relations, fundraising, stakeholder relationships, and community engagement.
Represent SEEC professionally with donors, funders, community organizations, partners, and other external stakeholders.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen organizational communication, alignment, engagement, and execution of strategic initiatives.
Model SEEC’s leadership competencies, organizational values, and expectations for professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and performance.
Budget and Resource Management
Develop and manage the Communications and Development departmental budget in alignment with organizational priorities and available resources.
Ensure departmental resources, vendors, technology, and external partnerships are used effectively and provide measurable value to SEEC.
Evaluate and recommend investments in technology, marketing, communications platforms, fundraising tools, and other resources that support departmental and organizational goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, development, fundraising, marketing, public relations, stakeholder engagement, or a related nonprofit leadership function, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic plans that translate organizational priorities into measurable departmental goals, initiatives, and outcomes.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one core area of communications, development, fundraising, marketing, or public relations, with sufficient breadth of knowledge to effectively lead the broader Communications and Development portfolio.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing resource development strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, grant development, foundation and corporate relationships, sponsorships, and other resource-generating opportunities.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing organizational communications strategies across internal and external audiences, including digital communications, social media, newsletters, public relations, organizational messaging, and brand management.
Experience building, organizing, and leading high-performing teams, including establishing roles and responsibilities, recruiting and developing staff, setting performance expectations, and holding employees accountable for results.
Experience developing departmental budgets and managing financial and operational resources in alignment with organizational priorities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strategic Leadership and Performance Management
Proven ability to translate strategy into clear priorities, goals, action plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated experience establishing and monitoring KPIs, dashboards, performance measures, and reporting processes to evaluate departmental effectiveness and support data-informed decision-making.
Ability to assess organizational and departmental capacity and identify staffing, skill, technology, workflow, and resource needs required to achieve strategic objectives.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate outcomes, identify performance gaps, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Ability to provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership based on organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, performance data, and emerging opportunities.
Communication and Relationship Management
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, individuals supported, families, funders, community partners, board members, executive leadership, and other external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to develop compelling organizational messaging and storytelling that communicates SEEC’s mission, impact, accomplishments, and value to internal and external audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with donors, funders, community organizations, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Ability to represent SEEC professionally and effectively in community, fundraising, public relations, and stakeholder settings.
Executive and Organizational Leadership
Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective member of an Executive Leadership Team and contribute to agency-wide strategic planning, organizational priorities, and decision-making.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence organizational outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus on organizational outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to SEEC’s mission, values, and organizational culture, with the ability to model professionalism, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and leadership.
Technology and Systems
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Planner, and related productivity and collaboration tools.
Experience using donor management systems and/or fundraising platforms, such as Bloomerang, Donor Perfect, or comparable systems.
Experience working with CRM platforms and using data to manage relationships, track engagement, and support development activities.
Experience with communications and digital engagement platforms, such as Mailchimp, Canva, Hootsuite, or comparable tools.
Ability to learn and effectively leverage emerging technology and AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve departmental productivity, communications, data management, and workflow efficiency.
WE OFFER
Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
Competitive Pay
STD & Basic Life Insurances
Matching 403B
Paid Vacation.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Employee Program Assistance.
And more!
SEEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. SEEC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Salary: $110,000 -120,000 + Benefits
ABOUT SEEC
SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person.
Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can Live, Work and Thrive. Come join us!
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Communications Department is responsible for overseeing the agency’s strategic communications and branding efforts. This includes the development of marketing materials, coordination of development initiatives, and management of both internal and external events. The department also leads the creation of video content, social media strategy and engagement, and the maintenance and optimization of the SEEC website.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:
Strategic Leadership and Departmental Direction
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate an integrated Communications and Development strategy that aligns with SEEC’s mission, strategic priorities, organizational goals, and brand.
Translate organizational priorities into clear departmental goals, initiatives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Establish annual and multi-year priorities for the department and ensure resources, staffing, and activities are aligned with those priorities.
Serve as the primary leader and decision-maker for the Communications and Development function, providing direction, accountability, and strategic guidance to the department.
Resource Development and Fundraising
Develop and execute a comprehensive resource development strategy designed to strengthen SEEC’s financial sustainability and support organizational priorities.
Lead and oversee fundraising strategies, donor development and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation relationships, sponsorship opportunities, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
Establish measurable fundraising goals and monitor progress against revenue, grant, donor, and development targets.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, community partners, and other stakeholders that advance SEEC’s mission and resource development objectives.
Identify emerging funding opportunities and develop strategies to position SEEC for sustainable growth and increased external support.
Communications, Brand, and Public Engagement
Develop and oversee an integrated communications strategy that strengthens SEEC’s brand, reputation, visibility, and presence within the community.
Establish consistent organizational messaging and ensure communications accurately reflect SEEC’s mission, values, services, accomplishments, and strategic priorities.
Oversee internal and external communications, including newsletters, digital communications, social media, website content, publications, public relations, and other communication channels.
Lead the development of compelling organizational stories and messaging that communicate SEEC’s impact to employees, individuals supported, families, donors, funders, community partners, and the broader public.
Ensure communications practices remain current, effective, accessible, and aligned with nonprofit communications and marketing best practices.
Team Leadership and Organizational Capacity
Assess and continuously evaluate the department’s organizational structure, staffing needs, roles, skill sets, and workload to ensure the team has the capacity to achieve strategic objectives.
Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain a high-performing Communications and Development team with clearly defined responsibilities and performance expectations.
Establish individual and departmental performance goals and hold team members accountable for achieving defined outcomes.
Identify gaps in expertise, systems, technology, and resources and develop solutions to strengthen departmental effectiveness.
Establish and maintain clear workflows, processes, protocols, and standards that support consistent and efficient execution of departmental responsibilities.
Performance Management, Data, and Continuous Improvement
Establish and maintain departmental KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes to measure performance and demonstrate the impact of Communications and Development activities.
Regularly analyze departmental data and trends to assess effectiveness, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decisions.
Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and other organizational leaders.
Use data, stakeholder feedback, and organizational needs to continuously improve communications, fundraising, development, and engagement strategies.
Ensure departmental initiatives are evaluated for effectiveness and adjusted when outcomes do not meet established expectations.
Executive Leadership and Cross-Department Collaboration
Serve as an active member of SEEC’s Executive Leadership Team and contribute to agency-wide strategic planning, organizational development, and executive priorities.
Partner with executive and departmental leaders to ensure Communications and Development strategies support organizational initiatives and priorities.
Provide executive leadership with strategic advice and recommendations regarding organizational messaging, public relations, fundraising, stakeholder relationships, and community engagement.
Represent SEEC professionally with donors, funders, community organizations, partners, and other external stakeholders.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen organizational communication, alignment, engagement, and execution of strategic initiatives.
Model SEEC’s leadership competencies, organizational values, and expectations for professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and performance.
Budget and Resource Management
Develop and manage the Communications and Development departmental budget in alignment with organizational priorities and available resources.
Ensure departmental resources, vendors, technology, and external partnerships are used effectively and provide measurable value to SEEC.
Evaluate and recommend investments in technology, marketing, communications platforms, fundraising tools, and other resources that support departmental and organizational goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, development, fundraising, marketing, public relations, stakeholder engagement, or a related nonprofit leadership function, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic plans that translate organizational priorities into measurable departmental goals, initiatives, and outcomes.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one core area of communications, development, fundraising, marketing, or public relations, with sufficient breadth of knowledge to effectively lead the broader Communications and Development portfolio.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing resource development strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, grant development, foundation and corporate relationships, sponsorships, and other resource-generating opportunities.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing organizational communications strategies across internal and external audiences, including digital communications, social media, newsletters, public relations, organizational messaging, and brand management.
Experience building, organizing, and leading high-performing teams, including establishing roles and responsibilities, recruiting and developing staff, setting performance expectations, and holding employees accountable for results.
Experience developing departmental budgets and managing financial and operational resources in alignment with organizational priorities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strategic Leadership and Performance Management
Proven ability to translate strategy into clear priorities, goals, action plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated experience establishing and monitoring KPIs, dashboards, performance measures, and reporting processes to evaluate departmental effectiveness and support data-informed decision-making.
Ability to assess organizational and departmental capacity and identify staffing, skill, technology, workflow, and resource needs required to achieve strategic objectives.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate outcomes, identify performance gaps, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Ability to provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership based on organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, performance data, and emerging opportunities.
Communication and Relationship Management
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, individuals supported, families, funders, community partners, board members, executive leadership, and other external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to develop compelling organizational messaging and storytelling that communicates SEEC’s mission, impact, accomplishments, and value to internal and external audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with donors, funders, community organizations, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Ability to represent SEEC professionally and effectively in community, fundraising, public relations, and stakeholder settings.
Executive and Organizational Leadership
Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective member of an Executive Leadership Team and contribute to agency-wide strategic planning, organizational priorities, and decision-making.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence organizational outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus on organizational outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to SEEC’s mission, values, and organizational culture, with the ability to model professionalism, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and leadership.
Technology and Systems
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Planner, and related productivity and collaboration tools.
Experience using donor management systems and/or fundraising platforms, such as Bloomerang, Donor Perfect, or comparable systems.
Experience working with CRM platforms and using data to manage relationships, track engagement, and support development activities.
Experience with communications and digital engagement platforms, such as Mailchimp, Canva, Hootsuite, or comparable tools.
Ability to learn and effectively leverage emerging technology and AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve departmental productivity, communications, data management, and workflow efficiency.
WE OFFER
Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
Competitive Pay
STD & Basic Life Insurances
Matching 403B
Paid Vacation.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Employee Program Assistance.
And more!
SEEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. SEEC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Communications Director Job Market in Maryland
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications director jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible communications or public affairs experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi-channel communications strategies
- Proven leadership of communications teams and management of external agency relationships
- Experience with media relations, executive messaging, and crisis communications
- Strong writing and editing skills with proficiency in digital and social media platforms
Communications Director Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications director in Maryland?
Most communications director roles in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field, followed by several years of progressively senior experience. Maryland has no state-issued license specific to this role. Candidates who advance fastest typically build experience in government affairs, healthcare communications, or federal contracting environments that are prominent in the state, and many earn accreditation through the Public Relations Society of America to strengthen their candidacy.
Which companies hire communications directors in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring communications directors in Maryland include Marriott International, Johns Hopkins University, and SEEC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors, large healthcare systems, and major research universities means demand for senior communications leadership remains consistent across those sectors throughout the year.
Which Maryland cities have the most communications director jobs?
Bethesda, Baltimore, and Rockville account for the largest share of communications director openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors much of the demand through its hospital systems, universities, and nonprofit sector, while the D.C. suburban corridor around Bethesda and Rockville draws openings from federal agencies, contractors, and trade associations, and Annapolis generates roles tied to state government and policy organizations.
Are there remote communications director jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because communications directors spend much of their time writing, strategizing, and coordinating rather than being physically on-site. About 100% of communications director openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The parts of the role most suited to remote work include content development, media relations, and executive communications, while crisis response and board-level work typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a communications director in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting in a coordinator or specialist role within a communications, public affairs, or marketing team at a Maryland hospital system, state agency, or large nonprofit, then moving into management. Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland Medical System, and Maryland state agencies regularly post communications specialist and public information officer roles that serve as pipeline positions. Building a portfolio of writing samples, media placements, or campaign results, and earning accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America, gives candidates a measurable edge when moving into director-level consideration.
Where can I find and apply to communications director jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to communications director jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and interest, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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