Housing Matters
Communications Manager

Definition
Housing Matters is looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to joining in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring. Housing Matters runs a variety of Housing First programs to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness with immediate and long-term housing needs.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for capturing the important work we are doing to house the most vulnerable by developing effective messaging and communications outputs, producing promotional and informational materials, and managing the organizational editorial calendar through effective project management.

The Communications Manager reports directly to our Chief Impact Officer.

• Typical Job Duties*

• Create and oversee the production of promotional and informational materials to be consistent, positive, and on-brand including appeal letters, newsletters, annual reports, blog posts, and other materials as needed
• Strategize closely with the Fundraising Team on messaging for campaigns and events
• Develop digital and print materials in collaboration with outside contractors as needed
• In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, develop strategy for our social media channels
• Update our website on a regular basis
• Oversee how the stories of those with lived expertise are used to effectively communicate impact
• Manage outreach and promote Housing Matters special events
• Manage press and media relations
• Deeply understand, diagnose, and generate communications that speak to the public misunderstanding of homelessness
• Other communication related duties as assigned

Employment Standards

Thorough knowledge of:

• Communications project management from idea generation through implementation

• Communications, outreach, and storytelling best practices
• The latest marketing and communication tools and trends, including social media, multimedia production, and influencer marketing
• Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to:

• Creatively and consistently produce interesting and on-brand content
• Expertly create written and verbal communications
• Efficiently manage press and media relations
• Accurately reflect our mission, vision, and values on all communications channels
• Organize and maintain a holistic view of projects without losing sight of the details while working on a deadline

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
• 3+ years of experience in communications; non-profit experience preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License

Hours:
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Health Insurance begins after a 30-day introductory period.

*
Housing Matters is an equal opportunity employer.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,480.00 - $67,704.00 per year

Work Location: One location

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