Communications Manager

Status:Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to:Director of Operations and Impact

Location:148 S 39th St
Omaha NE

Work Schedule:FPI operates on a 7.5-hour workday with core hours of 9am3pm. This role offers hybrid flexibility with regular in-office collaboration expected.

Compensation:$58226.00 - $96801.00with eligibility for annual incentive compensation(typically 4-8% of base salary).

We are committed toequitablecompensation practices and base salaries on a consistent framework tied to role scope responsibility and experience. Most candidates will be hired near the midpoint of the range depending onexperienceand qualifications.

Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; retirement contributions; generous paid time off; professional development support; and hybrid work flexibility.

Organizational Overview:

Front Porch Investments was formed in 2021 to address the gap in affordable housing in the region.Front Porch Investmentsserves as a catalyst for innovative and community-centered affordable housing solutions with a focus on investment advocacy and engagement.We prioritize production and preservation of affordable housing housing justice and innovative housing models working across public-private partners to strengthen the regional housing ecosystem.Front Porch Investments is a supporting organization of the Omaha Community Foundation.

Core Values:

• Human-Centered.We believe in housing as a human right and center this belief in our work.

• Bold.We make bold decisions to support housing innovation.

• Inclusive.We prioritizeequitableaccess to the housing ecosystem especially for historically excluded voices.

• Collaborative.We believe collaboration across systems is where transformative change happens.

Role Overview:

The Communications Manager leads all external communications storytelling brand management and event strategy. The ideal candidate is an agile detail-oriented communicator who can turn complex housing issues into clear compelling stories whilebalancing both strategy and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Communications Strategy & Content (35%)

• Annual Planning& Messaging Strategy:Develop and execute an annual communications plan aligned with organizational goals.Develop messaging frameworks to ensure clarity and consistency across audiences.

• Content Creation:Produce newsletters annual reports impact reports policy updates donor materials and storytelling content.

• Editorial Management:Maintainan editorial calendar and manage content workflows across teams to ensuretimelyproduction.

• Brand Stewardship:Ensure brand consistency alignswith Front Porchs brand voice visual identity and accessibility standards.

• Media Relations:Manage media relations including press releases interviews and media inquiries.
  
  

Digital Communications & Design (25%)

• Website Oversight:Oversee website content updates and performance.

• Social Media Strategy:Managesocialmedia strategy and content.

• Accessibility& Analytics:Ensure digital accessibility standardsare met and trackanalytics acrosswebsite email and social mediaplatforms to guide improvements.

• Design& Asset Management:Coordinate designfor the organization includingphotography graphics and video assets.
  
  

Event Strategy & Engagement (25%)

• Event Management:Lead planning for convenings including developer forums board and funder events conferences trainings and community or partner engagements.

• Event Communications:Develop and execute communications strategies including promotions registration workflows run-of-show materials and post-event engagement.

• Consultant Coordination:Manage external communications design or media consultants.

• Engagement Goals:Ensure event communications advance Front Porchs engagement and partnership goals.
  
  

Cross-Team Collaboration (10%)

• Content Translation:Collaborate with policy lending grantmaking and leadership teams to translate technical information and impact data into accessible and compelling content.

• Donor Communications:Support leadership and development staff with donor communications and stewardship materials.
  
  

Vendor & Budget Management (5%)

• Vendor Oversight:Manage relationships with communications consultants photographers designers and other contracted vendors.

• Project Coordination:Coordinate scopes of work timelines deliverables and quality expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Journalism Public Relations or relatedfield.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably in nonprofit or mission-driven communications.

• Advanced writing copyediting storytelling skills

• Ability to translate technical information for varied audiences.

• Basic design skills; knowledge of design software is a plus.

• Experience managing marketing platforms and social media presence.

• Video and/or photography experiencestronglydesired.

• Proven success in brand strategyandmedia relations.

• Excellent project management capabilities; ability tobalance multiple priorities.

• Highly communicative flexible collaborative and proactive.
  
  

We encourage candidates with a mix of lived experience professionalexpertise and transferable skills to apply even if youdontmeet every listed qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to mission and community-centered work

• High levelof personal initiative and ability to manage projects with minimalsupervision

• Excelsworking independently and asamember of a highly collaborative team

• Meticulous attention todetailand commitment totop-qualityoutput

• Flexible and capable of adapting to changing priorities

• Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy

• Unquestionable ethics honestyintegrityandthe ability to spotlight others contributions

• Commitment to ongoing learning

• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse partners and communities.

To Apply

Front Porch Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 12 2026.

Required Experience:

Manager