DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Volunteers of America Northern RockiesSheridan, WY
1dOnsite

About The Position

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the Communications Team with thoughtful strategy in the development and management of effective communications and marketing to reach key stakeholders for VOA.

Requirements

  • Effective communicator with oral, written, and interpersonal abilities
  • Keen ability to build and maintain prosperous relationships with various stakeholders
  • Solutions-based consultation
  • Proven ability to design compelling content
  • Knowledge of photography, television, and radio production, web-based technologies, printing processes, media planning, copywriting, and market research
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
  • History of organizational website and social media management
  • Goal-driven and agile in a fast-paced work environment
  • Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values
  • Ethical practice
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
  • Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, advertising, brand management, or public relations
  • Two or more years of successful employee supervision, and department leadership
  • Must be motivated, innovative, and comfortable in front of people; have good decision-making and good interactive skills; must be goal-oriented, have high energy, and possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Experience as a designer, copywriter, or photographer for print or digital media
  • Advanced experience in television and radio production, web-based communication, printing processes, media planning, photography, and/or marketing research

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the development, maintenance, and growth of the organizational website, social media outlets, and other external communications efforts
  • Works closely with leadership from across VOA to create communications and marketing collateral to meet program needs and to support all aspects of branding, fundraising, public policy, and services
  • Create, direct, and manage a public relations and media relations program that develops strong relationships, obtains significant positive media coverage, and supports all aspects of integrated operations
  • Lead message strategies and effectively present and expand awareness of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and services
  • Leads the creation and delivery of fund-raising materials to assist the Development Team
  • Manages effective measurement systems to evaluate marketing and communications efforts
  • Manages the VOA Media Studio, ensuring high quality production of internal and external video and podcast content
  • Write and edit letters, appeals, and other materials to support the organization
  • Builds VOA identity and protects its graphic and trademarked properties, as long-term assets of the organization
  • Partners with the VOA Inc. (national office) to achieve marketing and communications goals
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service