Marketing and Communications Director

Habitat for Humanity - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Habitat KC's communication strategy including creative development.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to craft internal communications that engage and educate staff on initiatives.
• Identify and develop compelling stories and content that reflect the organization's strategic priorities, messaging, and image.
• 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.
• Manage all external-facing communication, ensuring brand requirements are met and key messages are clear.
• Develop strategy and oversee production and publishing of print and digital communication and campaigns.
• Develop and coordinate in-house and paid marketing, including advertising campaigns, website, and social media, blogs, search engine optimization, etc.
• Manage direct reports and maintain consistent communication regarding goals and career development.
• 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, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Ensure appropriate communication and marketing strategies for Habitat KC events and manage all online components.
• Manage external vendors including contract development and relationship management (printer, mail house, web designer, video production and graphic designer).
• Create media advisories, press releases and opinion pieces.
• Build and maintain relationships with press and media contacts.
• Leverage thought leadership opportunities to position Habitat KC as affordable housing expert.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Development to develop strategy and produce content for promoting the organization's fundraising initiatives.
• Create, project manage and execute marketing and communication for fundraising campaigns and volunteer efforts including Women Build, Pride Build, and Veterans Build.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Active support of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City's values: Humility, Courage, Accountability.