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Communications Manager
$105k-132k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Community Action House is Hiring a Communications Manager Near Holland, MI
About Community Action HouseSince its founding in 1969, Community Action House has been the focal point of community efforts to provide critical support and pathways out of poverty for our neighbors in need. Our community-powered work takes a client-centric approach that meets people wherever they are at and offers services that enhance ownership and agency. Our work is organized in three interconnected areas: Food Access, Resource Navigation, and Financial Wellness. Welcome, excellence, and collaboration are some of our core values. Learn more at www.communityactionhouse.org.
In October 2021, we launched our new ‘Food Club & Opportunity Hub’ to expand efficient, impactful healthy food assistance with the on-site integration of other pathway programs. More recently, we announced a partnership with Dwelling Place to help address the affordable housing crisis here in Holland. In July 2023, we publicly launched our expansion of Lakeshore Food Rescue (www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org).
Organizational budget: $9M-10M (inclusive of $5M in-kind support)
Agency Size: 60-70 staff and 2,300 annual volunteers
Our Values
Who we are. Who we aspire to be. What drives us. What unites us. Learn more, here!
Overtime Status: Exempt
Reports To: Communications Director
Direct Reports: None
Department: Communications
Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub
Compensation & Benefits: $45,000 - $50,000, eligible for full-time benefits
SummaryThe Communications Manager is a project manager that plays a central role in executing our annual communications calendar and managing various projects across departments. This position involves overseeing the organization's mass email platform, developing and implementing email marketing strategies, and ensuring effective communication with diverse audiences. The Communications Manager is responsible for creating compelling content for a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, annual appeals, and educational blog posts.
This position works closely with internal teams and external vendors to execute branding projects and produce engaging content that aligns with our organization's mission and messaging. Through effective project management and collaboration with sub-teams, the Communications Manager helps drive impactful storytelling and communication initiatives that support our programs.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties:Project Management
Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled. To apply, submit resume and 1 page cover letter, depending on position. Contact peopleandculture@communityactionhouse.org with questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Action House is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Note: This Job Description is a description of the typical duties of this position, and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
In October 2021, we launched our new ‘Food Club & Opportunity Hub’ to expand efficient, impactful healthy food assistance with the on-site integration of other pathway programs. More recently, we announced a partnership with Dwelling Place to help address the affordable housing crisis here in Holland. In July 2023, we publicly launched our expansion of Lakeshore Food Rescue (www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org).
Organizational budget: $9M-10M (inclusive of $5M in-kind support)
Agency Size: 60-70 staff and 2,300 annual volunteers
Our Values
Who we are. Who we aspire to be. What drives us. What unites us. Learn more, here!
- Radically Welcoming
- Guest-Centered
- Lead with Kindness
- Curiosity-Driven
- Always Improving
- Collaborative by Design
- Contagious Commitment
- One Team
Overtime Status: Exempt
Reports To: Communications Director
Direct Reports: None
Department: Communications
Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub
Compensation & Benefits: $45,000 - $50,000, eligible for full-time benefits
SummaryThe Communications Manager is a project manager that plays a central role in executing our annual communications calendar and managing various projects across departments. This position involves overseeing the organization's mass email platform, developing and implementing email marketing strategies, and ensuring effective communication with diverse audiences. The Communications Manager is responsible for creating compelling content for a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, annual appeals, and educational blog posts.
This position works closely with internal teams and external vendors to execute branding projects and produce engaging content that aligns with our organization's mission and messaging. Through effective project management and collaboration with sub-teams, the Communications Manager helps drive impactful storytelling and communication initiatives that support our programs.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties:Project Management
- Execute annual communications calendar through project-based and by-request initiatives for Programming, People & Culture, Development, Events, and Resale Store
- Execute branding projects for the organization as needed as programs grow and adjust their efforts
- Oversee and manage the organization's mass email platform, ensuring effective communication with various organizational audiences
- Develop and execute email marketing strategies, including content creation, audience segmentation, list maintenance and integrity, and performance analysis
- Lead effective cross-team collaborations: Conduct monthly meetings across teams (Programming, People & Culture, Development, Volunteer, Resale) to align on key needs and projects on an ongoing basis
- Order marketing materials and help maintain inventory of marketing materials
- Develop storytelling and content writing for various communication materials including program announcements and flyers, annual appeals, newsletters, e-news, annual impact reports, and educational blog posts
- Utilize design skills to develop flyers and invitations via Canva as needed
- Monitor, analyze, and report on effectiveness of single or multi-channel communication efforts
- Work with internal teams to build robust processes for capturing and pursuing guest stories and program outcomes.
- Work with outside graphic designers and other vendors on projects as needed
- Create and implement content for mass email campaigns, ensuring alignment with the organization's branding and messaging
- Support the achievement of overall Communications Team priorities through executing other tasks and duties as assigned by the Communications Director
- General Direction: Receives broad guidance and direction and has some autonomy in decision-making and flexibility in determining how to achieve goals. Supervisor provides support and resources as needed but may not be directly involved in day-to-day decision-making or task assignments
- None: Does not have formal people leading (supervisory) responsibilities
- 4 years of relevant experience required
- No supervisory experience required
- Bachelor's Degree required.; or in place of a degree, equivalent years of experience
- Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain)
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to evolving priorities
- Ability to create engaging and compelling content
- Understanding of brand identity and ability to maintain brand consistency
- Familiarity with digital marketing principles, best practices, and platforms
- Strong creativity and attention to detail
- Proficiency in analyzing metrics and data
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
- Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs
- A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture
- Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships
- Frequently work in stationary position
- Frequently move about work area
- Occasionally use hands/fingers to handle or feel
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally ascend/descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)
- Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequently use eyesight clarity/accuracy or visual perception
- Frequently read and understand written word
- Occasionally drive a vehicle for work
- Continuously operate computer and general office machines
- Occasionally Work outside in variable weather conditions
- Occasionally ability to push, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds
- Access to consistent and reliable transportation
- Evening hours occasionally, on an as-needed basis
- Weekend hours occasionally, on an as-needed basis
Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled. To apply, submit resume and 1 page cover letter, depending on position. Contact peopleandculture@communityactionhouse.org with questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Action House is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Note: This Job Description is a description of the typical duties of this position, and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$105k-132k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
11/25/2024
WEBSITE
communityactionhouse.org
HEADQUARTERS
Holland, MI
SIZE
50 - 100
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