Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Development

Department: Development

Status: Full-time Exempt

Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. (some evenings/weekends required)

Location: Orange County NC (local travel required)

Position Summary

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (Orange Habitat) is at a pivotal moment of growth innovation and increasing community need. The Communications Manager plays a critical role in shaping how we tell our story-internally and externally-while positioning Orange Habitat as a trusted leader in affordable housing.

This role is ideal for a strategic hands-on communications professional who can manage projects from concept to completion translate complex housing issues into compelling messages and engage a broad range of audiences-from donors and volunteers to homeowners partners and a rising generation of philanthropists.

Grounded in our mission to build homes communities and hope and our core values of courage accountability and humility the Communications Manager will help advance public understanding of affordable housing solutions while inspiring action and investment.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Project Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual communications plan aligned with organizational goals
• Manage communications projects from start to finish setting timelines coordinating stakeholders and ensuring on-time delivery
• Create systems for cross-departmental information sharing to ensure timely accurate and consistent messaging
• Track and analyze communications performance and use data to refine strategies

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write edit and produce compelling content across platforms including:
  • Direct mail appeals newsletters and annual reports
  • Mass email communications and e-newsletters
  • Website content presentations and donor-facing materials
• Capture and tell authentic stories of Habitat homeowners donors volunteers and partners
• Translate complex topics-such as mixed-income communities affordable housing policy and shifting program models-into accessible engaging narratives

Digital & Social Media Management

• Manage and grow Orange Habitats presence across social media platforms (Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube and others as appropriate)
• Develop campaigns that engage a younger action-oriented audience and inspire giving volunteering and advocacy
• Maintain and update organizational websites to ensure accuracy usability and brand consistency

Media & Community Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with local media partners and community organizations
• Pitch stories secure media coverage and prepare press releases and media advisories
• Monitor press and social media mentions and coordinate timely responses
• Maintain a shared library of photos videos and media assets

Brand & Visual Identity

• Ensure consistent voice messaging and visual identity across all channels
• Oversee production of branded materials including event collateral signage apparel and print materials
• Manage sub-brands and special initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational standards

Collaboration & Team Support

• Collaborate closely with Development other departments ReStore and leadership teams
• Support communications needs for events advocacy efforts partnerships and special initiatives
• Supervise and mentor communications interns or work-study students as applicable

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Commitment to Orange Habitats mission values and community-centered approach
• Bachelors degree in communications marketing journalism public relations or a related field
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications marketing public relations or related fields.
• Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management experience including managing multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also operating independently
• Strong organizational planning and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit housing or social impact communications
• Familiarity with fundraising communications and donor engagement
• Working knowledge of graphic design photography and video tools
• Experience managing social media platforms and content calendars
• Writing samples and references may be requested.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Employment with Orange Habitat is at-will meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice as permitted by law.

Required Experience:

Manager