CFP Board seeks a highly motivated Director, External Communications to lead the external communications department and promote awareness and build recognition of CFP Board and the CFP® certification among external stakeholders including the public, the media, thought leaders and policy makers. The ideal candidate will embrace open collaboration, possess intellectual curiosity and help the organization deliver results towards fulfilling our mission. Essential Functions: Creates, implements and measures annual and long-term strategic external communications, media relations, and social media plan(s) to promote CFP Board, strategic outcomes, public policy initiatives and awareness of CFP® certification Develops messages and write stories that