Communications Director

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YMCA of the USA
Allentown, PA, USA
Full-time

This position builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact; develops and implements effective marketing and communication strategies; and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops the Y’s annual marketing and public relations plan. 
  • Produces all mass communications materials, including e-communications.  
  • Coordinates the YMCA Annual Dinner & Advocacy Days special events.  
  • Leads the coordination of the branches’ communication.
  • Leads the communication-related trainings for the staff.
  • Leads the coordination of the YMCA’s social media communications. 
  • Creates press releases, e-communications, newsletters, annual report, community benefit report, etc. 
  • Maintains electronic files of all department work.
  • Develops, monitors and administers an assigned budget.
  • Develops effective working relationships with service groups, community organizations and companies. 
  • Establishes and maintains positive relationships with media outlet representatives.
  • Provides leadership and maintains good relationships with key YMCA staff and volunteers.
  • Monitors the achievement of department and supplies all reports as requested.
  • Plans and takes appropriate action to ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
  • And of course, performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous professional experience in communications, advertising, and public relations.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
  • Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.
  • Preferred - Currently living here in the Lehigh Valley w/existing media relationships.  
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=28164&...

Job Function: 
Communications & Public Education

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 7 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit