Chief Communications Officer, 100% Volunteer (unpaid)

Role Overview

• You assume overall strategic, operational and organisational responsibility for DEHIB’s communications function.
• You continuously develop the communications strategy and implement it together with your team.
• You are responsible for the association’s internal and external communications.
• You sustainably develop our brand identity and DEHIB’s positioning.
• You ensure a professional, consistent and modern external presence across all communication channels.
• You manage communication measures to support our strategic objectives.
• You are responsible for DEHIB’s press and media relations.
• You build reliable relationships with media, institutions and relevant stakeholders.
• You coordinate governmental affairs and political affairs.
• You develop communication measures for political and societal topics.
• You support the federal board in public appearances and in the strategic positioning of the association.
• You are responsible for DEHIB’s digital communications.
• You continuously develop our social media and online communications.
• You manage DEHIB’s website, including structure, content and further development.
• You coordinate the creation of high-quality communications and marketing materials.
• You ensure a professional and consistent brand presence across all digital channels.
• You independently further structure the communications area.
• You develop processes, responsibilities and workflows within the department.
• You build a high-performing volunteer communications team.
• You coordinate collaboration with other departments such as HR, Digitalization, Fundraising and Project Management.
• You ensure transparent coordination and a professional communication culture within the association.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in communication, corporate communications, marketing, public relations, corporate communications or comparable fields.
• Experience in building and developing brands is an advantage.
• Knowledge of press work, media communication or public affairs is desirable.
• Experience in digital marketing and social media.
• Structured, independent and strategic working style.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoy leading volunteer teams and inspiring people.
• Interest in social impact as well as modern association and organisational development.
• Very good German skills (C1/C2) and confident use of Microsoft 365 are required.

Benefits

• High degree of strategic and operational autonomy.
• Opportunity to actively help build a nationwide social association.
• Direct collaboration with the federal board and executive management.
• Responsibility with visible influence on DEHIB’s development.
• Access to a growing network across business, politics, academia and non-profit organisations.
• Participation in internal networking events and selected DEHIB events.
• Development of your leadership, strategy and management skills.
• Practical experience in building a nationwide organisation.
• Work on innovative societal projects with high visibility.
• Professional onboarding and structured induction.
• Access to free initial consultations provided by our partner organisations.
• Support from experts in legal affairs, HR, digitalization, communications and organisational development.