Communications Manager
- Employer
- Donors of Color Network
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
- Closing date
- Dec 15, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Public Relations and Communications
- Fields
- Community Foundations, Philanthropic Advisors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Basic Function: The Communications Manager is a new position responsible for co-developing and leading the internal and external communications work of the Donors of Color Network. The Communications Manager is a clear, direct, highly-motivated person with at least two years of communications experience. The Communications Manager will be responsible for effective and exciting internal communications to our members as well as external communications and social media that strengthen our brand and improve the visibility of the Network. The Communications Manager will ensure that all communications from Donors of Color Network are values aligned, and build our presence, reputation and mission.
Classification: Exempt
Background: The Donors of Color Network is the first-ever cross-racial community of high net wealth donors and movement leaders committed to building the collective power of people of color to achieve racial equity. The Network launched in March 2019 and is building our team.
The primary responsibilities of the Communications Manager will include:
STRATEGY & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
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Develop and execute on the Donors of
Color Network’s internal communications to communicate with our
members and important stake-holders about our program and
impact
Lead the strategy to implement and
promote Donors of Color Network’s brand in all communications and
marketing
Develop collateral and resources to
support a consistent brand and voice in all of Donors of Color
Network’s communications
Build relationships with media,
vendors, and other organizations
Work with leadership to identify
media opportunities and implement campaigns around key programs and
issues
Serve as primary media contact and
manage press outreach, inquiries, visits, and interviews
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Lead and manage all communications
projects (e.g. editorial calendar, campaigns, branding initiatives,
etc.), including setting timelines, assigning roles, facilitating
meetings, and liaising with external consultants as needed
Lead communications strategies on any
internal communications strategies
Work with the team to create
strategic marketing campaigns; develop analytics to measure success
and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through
testing and new initiatives
Work with leadership to identify
challenges and solutions to move organization-wide communications
initiatives forward
CONTENT CREATION & MANAGEMENT
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Manage and support creation of all
print and electronic materials, including: monthly newsletters for
Donors of Color Network and Donors of Color Action; regular program
emails; templates, and other visuals of Donors of Color Network’s
work; and event announcements
Manage Donors of Color Network’s
social media presence, including content creation and reporting on
data and trends
Manage Donors of Color Network’s and
Donors of Color Action’s website, including content updates related
to programming and events
Measure and report on the
effectiveness of communications activities, engagement levels, and
progress
Assist with other internal and external communications duties as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills & Experience
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Strong and expressive
writing
Ability to task manage a project from
beginning to end
Basic design skills and ability to
work with a designer towards fully professional powerpoint
presentations, newsletters, and reports
Demonstrated experience with project
management involving other team members
Strong communication skills, both
written and verbal
Experience with online marketing
tools, social media platforms, and publishing software
Experience with email campaign
management
Experience with email automation,
Airtable and WordPress are a plus
Previous communications experience
preferred
Attributes
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Demonstrated interest in Donors of
Color Network’s mission
Excellent time and task
management
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively
independently
Demonstrated success working in a
team and developing effective working relationships with various
programs
Ability to respond adeptly to rapidly
changing priorities and successfully work on multiple projects at
once
Commitment to organizational and
personal growth on issues of inclusion and racial equity
Integrity, confidentiality, and
discretion
Sense of humor a plus
SALARY: $65-75k depending on experience. Excellent working environment and generous benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, sick, holidays).
HIRING PRACTICES: Donors of Color Network is an
equal opportunity employer. We embrace applicants with
diverse actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, including self-identified or
perceived sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
transgender status, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status,
marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing
genetic characteristic, arrest or conviction record, caregiver
status, domestic violence victim status, credit history,
unemployment status, veteran status, protected activity, uniformed
service or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS: This is a full-time position, starting immediately. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and an examples of any designed final product you have created to jobs@rikimahglymph.com. Please use subject line: “DOC - Communications Manager”. No phone calls please. Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview. Because of the high volume of responses we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all inquiries.
Prior to hire, candidates must complete up to two interviews, provide written material and may be asked to complete a practical assessment. Interviews may include multiple staff members. Please inform Donors of Color Network within a reasonable time period prior to the interview of any reasonable accommodation needed.
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