EVP, Corporate & Public Affairs

Our Story

For more than 20 years, Corvias has been a trusted partner to state and local governments, the military, and higher education to deliver innovative solutions that foster resilience, readiness, and wellbeing to create long-term, sustainable value. Headquartered in Rhode Island, we are a recognized leader in public-private partnerships, managing and developing communities for more than 72,000 residents. In addition to building communities, we are fostering a culture where Corvias is the best place to work, the best provider of service, and the best community partner. We leverage our core strengths in partnership, asset, construction, and property management to deliver on our mission. When specialized needs arise, our Solutions Through Partnerships approach seamlessly integrates industry-leading expertise.

Open to a New Opportunity

If you have experience in leading and overseeing the planning, development, and execution of the corporate and public affairs strategies for a progressive and dynamic company, then this might be the role for you. This role will ensure public relations, reputation management, branding and communication, and industry relations are aligned with the company's overall business objectives. Focusing on increasing awareness of the company's impact across key channels and audiences is at the forefront of this role.

How You'll Contribute to the Team

• Develop and implement brand architecture and strategy that align with the company's organization model, goals, and objectives.
• Navigate complex business challenges and lead marketing and communications professionals to deliver measurable results.
• Oversee the development and execution of brand positioning and messaging to ensure consistent and effective communication.
• Manage corporate communications, including public relations, internal communications, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the company's reputation and brand equity.
• Leverage understanding of the broader industry landscape, conduct competitive analysis,
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities, understand customer needs, and track industry trends.
• Analyze market data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing strategies and adjust plans, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other executive team members to support overall business strategy and growth.
• Advise VP Marketing Growth and growth business leads on brand architecture requirements.
• Monitor the development and investment in growth marketing campaigns for the operating businesses.
• Oversee the design and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Oversee stakeholder feedback mechanisms and implement improvements based on insights.
• Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve maximum ROI.
• Monitor expenditures and financial performance against budgetary goals.
• Lead the recruitment and retention of a diverse team of professionals; create accountability and ownership among team members through communication of clear expectations, supervision, and provision of timely performance feedback.
• Model the highest standards of business professionalism; lead the training and development of team members through coaching, motivating, and mentoring on company culture, business goals, financial management, and sound business judgment.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 20+ years progressive experience developing and implementing successful public affairs and communication strategies. Previous experience in the government sector is a plus.
• 7+ years proven record of accomplishment in a senior leadership role leading high performing teams.
• Proven experience driving growth and profitability through innovative marketing and brand strategies.
• Proven experience evolving brand architectures to meet the needs of a growing company.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital marketing and analytics.
• Executive level presentation skills required. Ability to effectively communicate vision and goals to various stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling way.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to communicate information and ideas with clarity and precision using a variety of channels to deliver engaging content that appeals to multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and drive execution to achieve strategic objectives.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to travel.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Execution - Applies vision to think beyond the immediate situation and explores multiple potential paths. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to better drive decisions and more efficient implementation. Ensures that business goals are met by executing, monitoring, and adjusting the organizational action plan.
• Organizational Awareness - Contributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's goals, core functions, needs, and values.
• Reputation Management - Influences stakeholder perceptions and public conversations about an organization and its brands through monitoring perceptions and conversations, responding to reputation threats and proactively seizing opportunities to boost reputation.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations.
• Influence - Impacts others' thinking, decisions, or behavior through inclusive practices and relationship building. Drives action through influence, often without authority.
• Results Orientation - Maintain an appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. Driven by achievement and persist until the goal is Conveys a sense of urgency to make things happen with appropriate respect for the need to balance short- and long-term goals.

Corvias Core Values

• Respect - We treat one another with consideration, courtesy, and dignity, and we appreciate different viewpoints and value others' contributions. Corvias team members share an inner sense of right and wrong and have priorities that are rightly placed.
• Empathy - Corvias team members are uniquely equipped to see things from another's perspective and are ever mindful that each person is driven by their own set of distinct circumstances and experiences. The ability to truly listen with kindness, understanding, and an open mind makes each of us a better employee, partner, and human being.
• Authenticity - It's important to remember that everyone at Corvias was hired for their unique perspectives, qualities, and experiences. We create a safe environment by accepting one another, encouraging transparent communication, and seeking feedback.
• Commitment - Collectively and individually, we can make a difference. Active listening, insatiable curiosity and continuous learning are some of the traits that demonstrate our level of commitment. Corvias team members have the dedication and passion to always look for a solution and believe we can solve the unsolvable.
• Humility - We strive for high self-awareness balanced with a focus on showing appreciation for others. Corvias team members hold themselves accountable, sharing credit and accepting responsibility. We are gracious, diplomatic, and value others for their differences. We behave with integrity and are consistent and balanced in our approach to the ups and downs that life presents.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• A choice between two benefit-rich medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and up to a 4% contribution match
• Unlimited paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer
• 100% paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement to support growth and development

While the role is remote, we currently only hire selected candidates from the following states: AL, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, OK, RI, TN, and TX.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Corvias Corporate Services, LLC (the "Company") does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State, or local laws.

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