Communications Manager

Rate: $50000 - $55000

Location: 2808 McGavock Pike Nashville TN

Shift: 8:00AM 4:30PM (Flexible Scheduling Allowed)

Catholic Charities was founded in 1962 with the mission of providing wholistic care within Middle Tennessee. Our programs consist of the following homelessness prevention re-housing food distribution emergency materials utility payments refugee resettlement clinical counseling adoption and family support parenting and multi-pronged community support through neighborhood embedded family resource centers. Catholic Charities is an established non-profit and is still growing year after year. If you are seeking a job with purpose then you are finally home.

Benefits Include;

• (10) vacation days.
• (12) personal days.
• (18) paid holidays.
• Christmas & Easter Break Included
• 403B plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance vision and dental coverage

SUMMARY:

Serves lead role as interface with the agencys program staff to identify and collect content that tells the agencys story through various media channels. Coordinates media inquiries as well as public relations activities. Partners closely with department directors program managers and other agency leaders to facilitate increased presence in social media.

JOB DUTIES:

• Creates and executes yearly marketing and communications plan and schedule.
• Identifies and creates content in the form of photos notices and updates for publication in newsletters and print material on the website in Powerpoint presentations and in social media.
• Prepares Executive Director e-newsletters fundraising solicitations and other communications.
• Develops and implements key objectives and results that can measure reach and impact of communications and identifies areas of success and opportunities.
• Engages with staff to develop key messaging themes style target audience and defines appropriate communication channels.
• Ensures that department and program communications are in alignment and consistent with agency brand standards and communication strategies.
• Updates website content and creates new pages and graphics based on existing templates.
• Serves as photographer for everyday events to populate web newsletters and social media. For larger events coordinates with contract photographers to ensure appropriate shots are secured.
• Acts as primary liaison with diocese communications team to ensure cohesion and consistency of messaging.
• Represents Executive Director at various internal and external meetings as directed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with managing social media channels efficiently and successfully.
• Bachelors degree in English Marketing Public Relations or related field.
• Experience with graphic design layout commercial photography and video production.
• Two-five years experience in communications positions.

Additional Skills or Requirements

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications internet research and comfort in working with computer systems

Ability to exercise good judgment courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and staff

Ability to handle confidential information with extreme professionalism.

Skilled at multitasking meeting deadlines and project management.

Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

Ability to follow tasks through to completion.

Ability to shift priorities easily and work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in office environment as well as attend community events when needed.

Passion for serving the community displaying empathy and respecting all people.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to learn databases and other systems including Adobe Creative Suite web publishing and social media production.

Current drivers license required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.