Jobs at PATH

Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH is currently recruiting for a Corporate Communications Officer to lead PATH’s institutional communications for internal and external global audiences.

The Marketing & Communications Team leads PATH’s brand, editorial, internal communications, marketing for philanthropy, and strategic positioning efforts. Composed of a cross-functional team of communications experts, event planners, writers, and graphic designers, we tell the story of PATH’s work internally and externally, support the efforts of governments and policymakers around the world to adopt healthy policies, and inspire donors and corporations to partner with us and support our work.

Responsibilities:

• Leveraging strategic communication experience with a focus on internal and employee communications, the candidate is responsible for hands-on development and leadership of internal and employee communications strategies, messaging, policies, and programs to foster an engaging workplace culture and inform PATH’s global team
• Serving as a key resource and advisor to the Executive Team to engage and inform employees through high impact communications delivered through multiple channels (town halls, videos, broadcasts, newsletters, personal communication, digital)
• Develop proactive and responsive internal and external institutional messaging
• Support internal and external DEI communications strategy
• Oversee crisis communications and manage reputational risk for PATH
• Review communications materials and strategies for reputational risk and public health perspective
• Oversee institutional media relations activities, serve as the primary point of contact for media
• Lead PATH’s “Spokesperson Initiative” designed to build spokesperson capacity among PATH’s experts and external representatives
• Develop Brand & Communications training calendar and oversee execution
• Oversee the development and strategy of PATH’s annual report
• Supervise and support the development of corporate communications team.

Required Experience

• Deep understanding of public health, determinants of health, and the global health or public health sectors.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a corporate communications role or agency setting.
• Experience leading media strategy for an organization.
• Experience supporting crisis communications and reputational risk management.
• Experience supporting internal communications and/or employee engagement.
• Experience working with creative teams do develop campaigns.
• Deep understanding of DEI principles and experience communicating about it.
• Strong writer, storyteller, and content producer.
• Proven ability to ambiguous situations and unexpected requests, events, or crises.
• Ability to interface with senior leaders and global colleagues in a professional, appropriate, and inclusive manner and demonstrate discretion as needed
• Proven ability to operate an accelerated pace and meet internal communication and business objectives

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Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH is currently recruiting for a Communications Associate to support PATH’s institutional communications strategy. The Communications Associate will collaborate across the department and the organization to support the development of compelling content on all institutional channels, support coordination with media, and support PATH’s internal communications needs and activities. The Communications Associate will also project manage key PR & Communications Team deliverables, keeping projects on schedule and organized, and support content development, management, and performance reporting across PATH’s institutional external channels.

PATH’s PR and Communications Team is part of the Communications & Marketing Department. The department develops the creative strategy, storytelling, messaging, and graphic design that define and shape PATH’s innovation story, build and protect PATH’s brand, positions PATH for business development opportunities, and drives private funding and partnerships to increase the organization’s impact. The PR and Communications Team is also responsible for communicating to employees within PATH, keeping them engaged and informed.

Responsibilities:

• Support the PR & Communications Team’s channel planning and production process, helping develop and maintain calendars and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Help facilitate internal communications events, including town halls, meetings, and webinars.
• Support content development on social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Linked in.
• Participate in team strategy and work plan meetings to contribute toward the development and execution of the team’s objectives and priorities.
• Liaise with other worldwide PATH communications staff to share information, resources, and lessons learned.
• Review and update information on PATH’s external website as needed.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications for a matrixed, global organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting an institution’s internal communications strategy strongly preferred.
• Excellent English language oral communication, writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings, set agendas, collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment, and interface with leadership at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience using social media to support an institution’s communications goals and strategy.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and cope with the unexpected.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and as part of a cross-disciplinary, global team.
• Fluency in French or Portuguese a plus.