Communication Manager

Vitalant•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Vitalant is seeking a results-driven, customer-focused, and business-minded Communication Manager to play a vital role in our community while significantly contributing to our life-saving mission. Your impact as a Communication Manager is vital. Contribute to Viatalants life-saving mission by supervising and coordinating media, public relations, crisis communications, government affairs, special event planning, and volunteer management. These efforts are directed toward achieving the organization's annual collection goals. What to Expect Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, occasional evenings/weekends as needed Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K + 5% company match Tuition assistance up to $5k per year Free basic life and AD&D insurance Free short-and-long-term disability insurance Paid time off Employee Resource Groups Recognition and perks As a Communication Manager you'll get to Develops, executes, and measures the effectiveness of strategic public relations and special events to support the company's collection goals. Oversee the communication in the assigned region, providing feedback as a part of the national communications strategy. Cultivate and nurture relationships with the media to facilitate organization's media and public relations objectives. Serve as a primary spokesperson and coordinate media contact and communications with other spokespersons in the organization as appropriate. Recruit, develop and leverage community-based committees and contacts to assist with awareness, networking, outreach, and collaboration. Manage events for donor and coordinator recognition, and blood donation events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
Four years related experience required
Two years of supervisory experience preferred
Valid in-state driver's license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, executes, and measures the effectiveness of strategic public relations and special events to support the company's collection goals.
Oversee the communication in the assigned region, providing feedback as a part of the national communications strategy.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with the media to facilitate organization's media and public relations objectives.
Serve as a primary spokesperson and coordinate media contact and communications with other spokespersons in the organization as appropriate.
Recruit, develop and leverage community-based committees and contacts to assist with awareness, networking, outreach, and collaboration.
Manage events for donor and coordinator recognition, and blood donation events.