The Communications and Marketing Director supports HHFH’s mission, vision and values by: increasing community awareness and maintaining the favorable public image of HHFH through public relations, communications, marketing, events and other representation of HHFH; and
exhibiting a commitment to our community, social perceptiveness, excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, accountability and ownership.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develops and implements communications strategies and tactics to engage the community, supporters, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders
- Leads or supports implementation of fundraising and other events such as the Building a Dream Luncheon, home dedications, donor/volunteer appreciation and Global Village and helps ensure that they are within budget and meet revenue objectives
- Identifies and solicits prospects for in-kind donations for events, materials and other communications and marketing related services
- Creates and promulgates press relations, including content creation, promotion and tracking and image protection
- Collaborates with other HHFH staff to create, execute and manage marketing collateral and initiatives including direct mail and thematic builds
- Creates and manages website, social media and other online content to enhance the image of, raise funds for and promote events and programs of HHFH, including the HHFH ReStores
- Creates and manages email communications to stakeholders, including regular newsletters
- Assists management in preparation of image/brand initiatives to promote HHFH and respond to concerns that may impact the positive image of HHFH
- Assists management in communications with staff, Board, sponsors, volunteers and general public
- Coordinates home dedications and other homebuyer and/or homeowner events and/or programs
- Adheres to the budget set by management and the Board of Directors
- Supervises communications and marketing staff and works with the entire management team
- Performs other duties, projects and activities as assigned by management
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, business or related field
Skills/Experience:
- At least five (5) years’ experience in communications, marketing or related field
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Willingness to engage in “hands-on” work as needed to meet objectives
- Excellent event planning skills
- Attention to detail and ability to set and adhere to schedules
- Strong customer service and people skills
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Creativity and flexibility to adjust to new situations and changing needs
- Ability to work extended hours, including some weekends and evenings
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to perform essential functions of job which include both indoor office and outdoor settings
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Exemplary MS Office skills
- Website management a plus
- Working knowledge of basic graphics design and CMS platforms
- Working knowledge of current social media platforms and interactive marketing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to perform essential functions of job. Reasonable accommodation is available
- Regular and frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions (hot, humid, rain, and cold)
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 17 2019
Active Until:
Oct 17 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit