Principal Communications Specialist, Human and Community Development

AIR is seeking a Principal Communications Specialist to join the Human and Community Development program to strategically guide teams dedicated to effectively communicating messages that promote healthy, thriving communities. This role combines communications strategy, public health knowledge, and contract delivery expertise to ensure effective communications products and campaigns. The Principal Communications Specialist will oversee a portfolio of public health communications projects that serve a range of clients including federal, state, and local government agencies. The Principal Communications Specialist will contribute to business development in existing and emerging markets through cultivating partnerships with external organizations and subject matter experts and leading teams in proposing solutions that respond to client needs.

The Principal Communications Specialist will join AIR’s Human and Community Development Program, which generates evidence-informed solutions and fosters cross-sector collaboration in justice, child and youth development, family well-being, and community health to facilitate safe, healthy, informed, and thriving communities and improve the systems that serve them.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Oversee a portfolio of public health communications projects that serve a range of clients. 
• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary communications team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and high‑quality deliverables across projects.
• Lead business development strategy and execution for communications work in existing and emerging markets.
• Build and maintain partnerships with external organizations and subject matter experts to maximize the impact and reach of our public health communications work. 

Qualifications:

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