Communications Team Lead

Communications Team Lead

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that board certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

As the Communications Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in advancing NCCPA’s mission by developing and implementing strategic communication plans that engage both internal and external stakeholders. This position oversees communication projects, guiding a team of communications professionals to deliver timely, consistent, and impactful messaging that reflects NCCPA’s brand, values, and strategic goals.

Working closely with the Director of Communications and PA Relations, you will serve as a project manager across all departmental initiatives from marketing campaigns and events to digital, video, and print deliverables ensuring alignment with NCCPA’s overall communication strategy and organizational priorities.

Reports To: Director of Communication and PA Relations

• Develop and implement communication plans that support NCCPA’s mission and organizational goals.
• Manage and oversee departmental projects, including presentations, newsletters, research materials, websites, and collateral assets.
• Serve as the primary project manager for communication initiatives, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and other internal teams to maintain a cohesive and effective brand voice.
• Oversee the creation and production of digital, video, and print promotional materials from concept to completion.
• Coordinate staff participation in special events, conferences, and organizational initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Track, analyze, and report key communication metrics to assess performance and guide future strategies.
• Support the Director in managing departmental budgets and vendor relationships.

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive communications, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Minimum of five years in project and/or program management.
• Proven success managing multiple priorities and cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and web content management systems.
• Experience using project management tools and techniques to track milestones and deliverables.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and remain solution-oriented under pressure.
• Confidence in guiding others and ensuring accountability across projects.
• A growth mindset with eagerness to learn, lead, and evolve within the organization.

• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare communications.
• Familiarity with certification, accreditation, or professional association environments.
• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through communications.
• Background in analyzing communication metrics and presenting insights.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA…