Job Title:
Communications Manager
Job Purpose/Summary/Overview:
To support the Barry Community Foundation in bridging community needs and resources through strategic and targeted communications and events.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Strategy/Brand Messaging:
- Gather and analyze information to effectively promote the Barry Community Foundation.
- Develop and execute advertising strategy
- Review and analyze media opportunities
- Manage the brand and communication strategy of the foundation, geographic affiliates, and programs.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Marketing Committee.
- Manage the marketing budget.
Communications:
- Develop and manage public relations, social media and strategic direction including supervising and guiding social media content.
- Oversee Website strategy, including content and execution, as well as ensuring the website images, branding, user experience and detail content is timely and effective.
- Manage and direct the foundation's annual report from conceptualization through production and distribution.
- Gather and archive information to help communicate the Barry Community Foundation's impact.
Outreach:
- Design outreach events from concept development through implementation, including communication and project management.
- Support the cultivation of donors and prospects.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders from within and outside the organization.
Other:
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a prior marketing or communications position is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal skills are required.
- Competency in various software, including Microsoft suite of products, is necessary.
Accountability & Supports:
This position reports directly to and is supported by the CEO.
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Some evenings and weekends may be required.
