06/01/2026
We're hiring a Director of Communications!
Are you a data-driven storyteller and a strategic communications leader? Do you want to use your expertise to increase public awareness of school readiness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote participation in early childhood programs across South Carolina?
We're seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to serve as a key leader within our state’s comprehensive early childhood system. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team and spearhead collaborative strategies that connect our agency's resources with parents, legislators, media, 4K sites, and local partnerships across the state. This position is essential to our mission of directing $80M in funding to support children from birth through age 5, while also supporting the vital work of the Early Childhood Advisory Council.
What you’ll do:
Drive Data-Led Strategy and Innovation: Use data to design marketing and communication initiatives that yield measurable progress toward our five-year strategic goals and full utilization of the agency’s resources and services.
Engage Statewide Stakeholders: Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse partners, state agencies, media, and the State Board of Trustees.
Champion the Brand: Oversee brand management, program marketing, public information, and crisis communications.
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4x9DmZZ
To learn about other career opportunities, visit our jobs page at: https://www.scfirststeps.org/about-us/jobs/
