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Director of Communications and Engagement jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and government agencies, at levels from manager to senior director, with specializations in public affairs, internal communications, and community engagement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails planning, developing, and leading public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
- Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
- Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
- Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
- Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
- Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
- Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
- Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
- Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
- Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
- Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #MarketingSalesCommunications.
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails planning, developing, and leading public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
- Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
- Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
- Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
- Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
- Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
- Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
- Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
- Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
- Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
- Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #AR #MarketingSalesCommunications.
Locations:
Austin, TX.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of communications and engagement jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, or engagement roles
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across multiple channels
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences and formats
- Experience managing staff, contractors, or cross-functional teams in a communications function
- Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and digital analytics tools
Tips for Your Director of Communications and Engagement Job Search
Align your resume to mission-driven outcomes
Directors of communications and engagement are evaluated on measurable impact, not just activity. Reframe your bullets around audience growth, campaign reach, stakeholder buy-in, or policy outcomes rather than listing channels managed or events coordinated.
Show both internal and external communications experience
Many employers expect you to manage employee communications and public-facing messaging simultaneously. If your background skews one way, explicitly connect transferable work so hiring managers don't screen you out before the first conversation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of communications and engagement openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your sector explicitly
Communications strategy in a university setting differs sharply from a healthcare system or advocacy nonprofit. Filter your search to sectors where your audience experience, regulatory context, and stakeholder vocabulary already match what the role demands.
Prepare a portfolio of crisis and change communications
Interview panels for this role almost always probe how you have handled reputational risk, organizational change, or public controversy. Bring two or three concrete examples with context, your decision-making process, and the outcome you achieved.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
At the director level, budget authority, team size, and reporting structure vary enormously across employers. Clarify those dimensions early so you can accurately compare offers and avoid accepting a role with the title but not the actual authority.
Director of Communications and Engagement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of communications and engagements?
The companies hiring the most director of communications and engagements right now include Apple, ISS World, and WilmerHale, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, public universities, and large nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many director of communications and engagement jobs are remote?
About 85% of director of communications and engagement openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common at organizations that prioritize in-person executive visibility and community presence. Roles focused on content strategy and digital communications tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions centered on events, government relations, or in-person community engagement typically require a physical presence.
How do you become a director of communications and engagement?
Most directors of communications and engagement build toward the role by progressing through communications specialist, manager, and senior manager positions over several years. Developing expertise in both strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement, managing at least one direct report or project team, and demonstrating ownership of a full communications campaign or initiative are the clearest stepping stones. A graduate degree in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline can accelerate the path at some organizations, particularly in higher education and government.
Can you get a director of communications and engagement role with limited experience?
Breaking into a director-level role with limited experience is difficult, but candidates who have led high-visibility communications projects, managed cross-functional initiatives, or held interim director responsibilities during organizational transitions have succeeded. Focusing your search on smaller organizations, newly created roles, or mission-driven nonprofits where budgets are tighter and the director title reflects broad ownership rather than large team management gives you the strongest opening.
What does the director of communications and engagement interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with senior leadership and key stakeholders such as department heads or board members. Most employers include a written exercise or presentation asking you to develop a sample communications strategy or respond to a hypothetical crisis scenario. Final-round conversations often focus on leadership philosophy, budget management experience, and how you have built cross-departmental relationships to advance communications goals.
Where can I find and apply to director of communications and engagement jobs?
You can find and apply to director of communications and engagement jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and goals, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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