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Talence Group | Executive Search & Consulting · 2 months ago

Chief Development and Communications Officer

Portland, Oregon, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

Talence Group is an executive search and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Math Learning Center (MLC). This leader will drive MLC’s growth by designing and executing an integrated growth strategy while overseeing communications and customer experience teams.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Set and execute the strategic direction of business development to position MLC for growth, grounded in a deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and customer needs to drive expanded curriculum adoption

Design and implement a strategic and integrated roadmap that translates overall direction into clear priorities, timelines, and measures of success

Oversee the RFP process to ensure targeted pursuit, compelling proposal development, and systematic tracking of results

Identify, build and sustain strategic partnerships with schools, districts, and educational organizations to extend educational reach

Leverage market insights, competitive analysis, and customer trends to inform revenue forecasting and identify opportunities for sustainable growth and expansion

Collaborate with internal partners to connect communications, sales, and service touch-points into a cohesive customer journey that drives adoption and loyalty

Lead the communications and customer experience teams to deliver an integrated, insight-driven approach to engagement, brand presence, and customer relationships

Define and implement comprehensive communication and marketing strategies that elevate MLC’s visibility, strengthen brand equity, and communicate the value proposition of MLC’s products and services to educators, partners, and stakeholders

Direct strategic messaging and content creation to ensure clarity, consistency, and resonance across audiences and channels

Ensure that initiatives reinforce MLC’s mission and deliver exceptional service and support across the full customer lifecycle

Oversee all marketing, outreach, and conference participation to align external presence with strategic goals and educational impact

Build cohesive, high-performing team cultures that emphasize collaboration, accountability, and shared success across teams and functions

Lead and mentor staff to achieve excellence, promoting clarity of purpose, empowerment, and professional growth

Model inclusive leadership by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all aspects of team and organizational practice

Consciously nurture a workplace culture rooted in MLC’s mission, vision, and values—where people feel connected, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work

Qualification

Strategic GrowthMarket DevelopmentCommunications LeadershipCustomer ExperienceProposal DevelopmentPartnership BuildingBrand StrategyTeam DevelopmentInclusive Leadership