Communications Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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Communications Team Lead

Job Description

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

Who We Are

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.

Location : NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is hybrid, which means that employees in hybrid positions are allowed to split their work hours between working remotely and working onsite at the NCCPA headquarters. The duties of this position require that the candidate report on-site to the Johns Creek headquarters, at minimum, on a weekly basis and live within the commutable distance. NCCPA has defined commutable distance as within the State of Georgia and within 85 miles of ground transportation, one-way between an employee’s primary residence and the NCCPA headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day, and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we’ve been ranked #5 out of 62 small businesses in the metro Atlanta area by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2025 Top Workplaces in the Region.

How Will You Make a Difference? You Will…

• 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.

Hard Skills You Will Have

Soft Skills You Will Have

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

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 will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 678-417-8589.