Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Olympia, WA
| Employer: | Habitat for Humanity International |
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The marketing and public relations manager is responsible for South Puget Sound Habitat's public-facing communication and advocacy efforts. The manager plans for and drives marketing initiatives for the organization through the development and delivery of on-brand content across channels and tactics. As our lead for public relations, this position manages our public sector relationship building and influence strategies to help shape policies and budgets that increase access to affordable housing. Through creating and stewarding our brand awareness, leveraging relationships, researching, writing, editing, proofing, and publishing information, this position effectively and accurately elevates the organization's mission in the community. RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibility: Marketing Strategy and Brand Awareness Implementation and Analysis (70%) The manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing plan that incorporates cross-organizational needs, and ensures up-to-date, on-brand, innovative, and impactful messaging across all platforms. Define and champion brand standards, ensuring collateral, website, email, and campaigns consistently reflect our brand identity; develop templates for team-wide use. Key Responsibility: Public Relations and Advocacy (20%) The manager serves as the in-house expert and strategist for our municipal, county, state, and national advocacy efforts. They plan and advance the necessary tactics and relationships to win funds and pass legislative initiatives that align with our plans and priorities. Key Responsibility: Advancement Support (10%) As a member of the advancement team, collaborate with and support team members to elevate the goals and mission of the team. Key Responsibility: Leadership, Teamwork, and Inclusivity All team members contribute to overall organizational health through positive collaboration, leadership, personal integrity, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience; studies in marketing or communications preferred 4+ years of experience in a marketing or communications role; nonprofit experience preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of people, including community stakeholders Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to adjust both to different audiences effectively Strong command of segmentation, messaging, and optimizing appropriate channels and tactics Ability and willingness to serve as an articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson Strategic and organized with the ability to prioritize for scheduled and unexpected deadlines Tech-savvy generally, with a strong proficiency in MS Office products; CRM/database experience preferred, additionally Ability to pass a background and reference check Commitment to the Habitat for Humanity mission Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of local and state government structure, people, and trends; experience with advocacy for a nonprofit organization Graphic/video design skills Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles; experience developing support cases Familiarity and practice with project management fundamentals Familiarity and practice with volunteers in a nonprofit setting DETAILS Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer Supervises: N/A Compensation: Hourly: Position range: $28.01-$39.08 (equivalent to: $58,260-$81,282 annually); Expected hire range: $32.00-$35.00 (equivalent to: $66,656-$72,800 annually). Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility for preferred standard schedule. Some evening and weekend hours required (0-8 hours/week), and the incumbent will be required to flex their schedule accordingly. APPLY Please read the full job description and submit your cover letter and resume through the portal found at: spshabitat.org/learn-more/careers by December 27, 2024. No phone calls, please. #LI-aff | |