Marketing & Communications Director Jobs

Full-time:40 hours per week

Primary Team Leader:Vice President of Development

FLSA Classification:Salary, Exempt, Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Salary Range: $65,000 to $74,999

Direct Reports:Digital Marketing Manager & Content and Communication Coordinator

Job Summary:The Marketing and Communications Director will work on a wide range of internal and external communications that contribute to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s voice, presence, and reputation in the community.

The position is responsible for helping create growth for Habitat KC. The director leads the communications strategy and execution of fundraising campaigns, marketing for our five ReStore locations, as well as management of owned and earned channels – PR, social media, web site, advertising, email.

General:

• Maintain and use Habitat KC website and social media channels to develop and reinforce the organization’s mission and vision and engage with consumers.
• Supervise direct report to implement social media strategies: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Develop strategy and oversee production and publishing of print and digital communication and campaigns.
• Develop and manage Habitat KC’s communication strategy including creative development.
• Develop and coordinate in-house and paid marketing, including advertising campaigns, website, and social media, blogs, search engine optimization, etc.
• Identify and develop compelling stories and content that reflect the organization’s strategic priorities, messaging, and image.
• Manage external vendors including contract development and relationship management (printer, mail house, web designer, video production and graphic designer).
• Work closely with Vice President of Development to produce plans that ensure annual fundraising goals are achieved. Including creating, project managing and executing fundraising campaigns.
• Ensure appropriate communication and marketing strategies for Habitat KC events and manage all online components.
• Manage direct reports and maintain consistent communication regarding goals and career development. Marketing & Communications Director
• Collaborate with internal leadership to craft internal communications that engage and educate staff on initiatives.
• Manage all external facing communication, ensuring brand requirements are met and key messages are clear.

Media Relations:

• Leverage thought leadership opportunities to position Habitat KC as affordable housing expert.
• Create media advisories, press releases and opinion pieces.
• Manage and build relationship with PR Consultant
• Build and maintain relationships with press and media contacts.

Fundraising:

• Create, project manage and execute marketing and communication for fundraising campaigns and volunteer efforts including Women Build, Pride Build, and Veterans Build.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Development to develop strategy and produce content for promoting the organization’s fundraising initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Experience managing marketing operations and processes.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of marketing and communication experience, preferably in an agency or with a nonprofit.
• Superior oral and written communication
• Self-motivated team player, with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with people management and development expertise.
• Active support of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s values:
• Strong project management skills and able to manage multiple strands of work towards an overall objective.
• Flexibility, ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Creative and analytical, using data to inform all decisions.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and design software to assist with marketing creation.

oHumility- We are part of something bigger than ourselves.

oCourage- We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.

oAccountability- We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Individual may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. The individual may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Individual may be subject to intermittent moderate noise levels.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some evening and weekend meetings are required.Outside events, meetings and presentations will be required at times.

To Apply:Click here and submit the following with your application.

• Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position
• Three professional references
• Resume
• Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.