Planetree Manager Communications

Position Overview

Position Summary

The Communications Manager leads Planetrees global communications function with responsibility for messaging positioning narrative consistency and communication standards across the organizations products services and strategic initiatives.

This role ensures that Planetree communicates clearly consistently and compellingly with internal and external audiences. The Communications Manager develops messaging frameworks thought leadership content executive communications and communication tools that strengthen organizational visibility reputation and alignment. The role also supports regional and country-level adaptation by providing the guidance structure and content direction needed for effective local execution without losing Planetrees global voice.

The position is ideal for a strategic communicator with strong writing editorial and organizational skills who can shape narrative direction while building disciplined communication practices in a global mission-driven environment.

Messaging Positioning and Narrative

Own Planetrees global messaging positioning and narrative across products services and strategic priorities

Develop and maintain clear messaging frameworks that articulate Planetrees value proposition to different audiences

Ensure messaging remains aligned with organizational strategy market needs and brand direction

Support clarity and consistency in how Planetree is represented across channels functions and geographies

Brand and Communication Standards

Develop and maintain communication standards narrative guidance and brand-aligned content structures

Ensure consistency of voice tone and messaging across external and internal communications

Partner with colleagues to strengthen the quality coherence and effectiveness of written and visual communications

Support the continued development of communication tools templates and guidance for use across the organization

Executive and Strategic Communications

Develop thought leadership content executive communications organizational messaging and strategic narrative materials

Support communications for leadership initiatives organizational updates board-facing messaging and key announcements

Draft review and refine communications that require high quality clarity and strategic alignment

Help shape how Planetree communicates major initiatives priorities and institutional value

Editorial and Content Leadership

Guide content planning and editorial direction across publications campaigns and strategic materials

Support development of articles stories case examples newsletters presentations and other communication assets

Ensure content is audience-appropriate compelling and aligned with Planetrees mission and positioning

Maintain a high standard for quality consistency and usefulness across communications outputs

Regional and Global Alignment

Provide the communication tools guidance and content structure needed for regional and country-level adaptation

Partner with regional teams to support locally relevant communications while maintaining global consistency

Help ensure that local messaging reflects cultural context and audience needs without diluting Planetrees strategic direction

Strengthen communication discipline across a distributed global operating model

Visibility Reputation and Organizational Support

Strengthen Planetrees visibility reputation and communication discipline across offerings and initiatives

Support communication planning for events partnerships product promotion and organizational engagement

Provide communication support and counsel to internal stakeholders as needed

Identify opportunities to improve clarity consistency and effectiveness across the organizations communications efforts

Teamwork & Culture

Live and uphold Planetrees Mission Vision and Values

Partner reliably consistently and collaboratively with colleagues globally

Demonstrate compassion partnership and openness in all interactions

Be willing to give and receive constructive feedback

Contribute to organizational learning and continuous improvement

Complete mandatory training as required

Critical Skills

Exceptional writing editing and message development skills

Strong strategic communication and narrative-shaping ability

Ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling language

Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail

Ability to create structure standards and clarity across a distributed organization

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance strategic positioning with practical execution needs

Sensitivity to audience culture and context in global communications

Minimum Competencies

Performance Evaluation

Performance objectives will be established at the beginning of the team members period of employment and aligned with organizational priorities.

Performance will be evaluated through:

Ongoing feedback and formal performance discussions

Quality clarity and consistency of messaging and communications outputs

Effectiveness of communication frameworks standards and tools

Contribution to organizational visibility reputation and message discipline

Strength of support provided to leadership regions and internal stakeholders

Contribution to team collaboration and organizational goals

Planetree is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We work in over 30 countries and value diversity in our work and workplace. We promote respect inclusion and compassion across all stakeholders in the healthcare enterprise. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to join our mission-driven team.

All positions at Planetree require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The specific checks are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all the following: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists fingerprint verification credit check and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Planetree you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Planetrees employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required for the position.

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The expected base salary for this position falls within the established salary range for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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