FUNCTION:

The Director of Communications & PR will develop, lead and implement a communications and PR strategy to consistently advance Shared Hope International’s mission through writing, personal outreach and engagement, and proactive representation in community events. Diligent monitoring of current events in relevant fields and an eye for opportunity to engage and inform the public is essential. Knowledge of human trafficking issues is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement an aggressive communications & PR campaign toward traditional and social media.
• Become knowledgeable of SHI history, publications, and advocacy and employ the information for various external communications pieces.
• Stay abreast of current news, work, and publications to communicate connection with SHI efforts and mission, externally and internally.
• Develop compelling narratives in short and long form to engage and collaborate with journalists and influencers.
• Use Meltwater and other tools to research, monitor and engage press, issue media releases, and implement a follow up strategy to monitor and achieve placement.
• Initiate and nurture relationships with press engaged in our issues.
• Review website content regularly for quality, functionality, and traffic; collaborate with program teams to ensure current and priority content; oversee website design contractor.
• Coordinate with Growth Strategies to provide compelling communications content for fundraising purposes.
• Monitor and review brand consistency and recommend updates or changes as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing/advertising, public relations or related field or 5 years of relevant professional communications experience.
• Experience in leading a communication/PR strategy, preferably for a non-profit organization or cause-related agency.
• Experience and success working with a team, both as leader and supporter.

• Knowledge of the faith-based community and ability to communicate a Christian message in written and verbal presentations.
• Proven problem-solving skills and capacity to adapt quickly to changing and often challenging environments.
• Flexibility for travel.

Our organization’s culture is important to us. Successful candidates will identify easily with a set of character attributes, as listed below:

• Strong Sense of Personal Responsibility: You understand that your team—and by extension the entire organizational mission—is directly impacted by your actions and attitudes: your reliability, work ethic, and ability to “weather storms” does not only affect you, but rather everyone around you. You take this responsibility seriously.
• A Communicator: You possess effective communication skills and have been told you have good customer service skills; you like people and want to help.
• A Problem Solver / Critical Thinker: You have a mind that regularly looks for ways to find efficiencies, innovate, and make improvements where you can.
• Process-Orientated: You’re able to understand, work in, create, and improve processes.
• A Collaborator: You are a team player and relationship builder whose “can-do” attitude inspires others while working together to solve problems to meet organizational needs.
• Someone Who Seeks to Learn: You are eager to listen, study, and learn new things quickly; you are resourceful and are open to regularly accepting and growing from feedback.
• Entrepreneurial: You have proven success working in a fast-paced and changing environment; you are excited to play in a space where you’re adding value to the organization and its mission.

MORE ABOUT SHARED HOPE: More information can be found at www.sharedhope.org.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should respond with:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of Faith – available on our website
• A list of three (3) professional references with contact information (name, phone, and email address).

Work location: Washington, DC

Disclaimers:

1. SHI is an “At-will” employer. This job description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
2. This description is intended to give an overview of the position's responsibilities and duties. It is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in the position will be expected to perform other duties as required. The responsibilities may change over time.

SALARY AND BENFITS: Starting salary from annually, based upon education and experience with annual performance-based salary increases. SHI’s full-time employee benefits include 401K employer match up to 3% of your salary, health insurance benefits with $100/month employee contribution, ten paid holidays and a generous PTO policy.

Interviews of all qualified applicants will be in person at the Washington, DC Shared Hope office. Shared Hope cannot pay or reimburse travel costs for interviewees. The desired start date will be as soon as a qualified person is found for this position.