About
The City of Pelham is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and strategic communications professional to serve as its next Communications Director. This is a senior leadership position that reports to the City Manager and is responsible for developing, leading, and executing Pelham's comprehensive communications strategy—including internal and external communications, public relations, media relations, branding, crisis communication, marketing, and reputation management. Given the size of the Communications team, this is very much a working leadership role: the Director sets strategy and direction while also rolling up their sleeves alongside staff to produce content, manage campaigns, and execute day-to-day communications work. The Director provides professional and technical expertise to senior staff, is responsible for the staff's execution and management, identifies and recommends solutions at the organizational level, makes organizational policy recommendations, creates and manages the communications budget, and is accountable for the work carried out by the City Communications team as well as professional consultants.
The Ideal Candidate
- A visionary leader who can develop and manage a comprehensive communications strategy while balancing daily operational demands across multiple platforms and audiences
- An accomplished professional with experience leading strategic communications initiatives and supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff
- A collaborative team player who fosters strong relationships with department heads, elected officials, media representatives, and the public
- A relationship-focused professional who builds trust through transparency, consistency, and accountability
- Proficient in modern communications technology, including social media platforms and analytics, video production and editing, livestreaming, AI-driven marketing tools, and content management systems
- An approachable leader who values feedback, exercises sound judgment, and operates with professionalism and integrity
- Experienced in marketing and brand strategy, with the ability to develop and execute promotional campaigns for enterprise facilities such as a golf course, racquet club, and arena
- Creative, data-driven, and entrepreneurial in identifying opportunities to increase visibility, engagement, and revenue for city assets
Salary
Hiring Range: $135,000 - $150,000
Application Process
For more information about this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:
https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/communications-director-pelham-al/
First review of resumes will begin on October 6, 2026.
Questions regarding the recruitment process should be directed to:
Warren Hutmacher
Executive Recruiter
Email: warren@sumterconsulting.com
Phone: 404-535-0525
Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com