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Communications Director

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La Crosse, WI, United States
Full-time

Join our director team at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA as our Communications Director and help strengthen our community by providing the leadership and insight needed to position the Y as a cause-driven, charitable organization. This position is a brand new position for our Y and will report to the Director of Mission Advancement and will work closely with our Marketing Director. This is a full time exempt position and will receive a full benefits package include a free family YMCA membership. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Design and production of internal and external communication pieces
  • A leadership role with our four core fundraising events
  • Updating the association website
  • Ensuring consistent Y-USA brand messaging across all channels of communication
  • Gathering and sharing Y impact stories
  • Coordinating the association program guides
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Graphic design experience or knowledge and ability to use design software (preferably Adobe Design suite) is preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Outstanding skills in written/verbal communication, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal relations. Contract and budget management experience.
  • Passion and experience for serving our community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$38,000.00 - $42,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Aug 22 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 22 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit