HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER Hiring for Director of Marketing and Communications at Houston, Texas Full Time

Being the Director of Marketing and Communicationsat HAWC you will bethe
department lead and are responsible for the design and implementation of
the marketing communications and public relations strategies, in
partnership with the President and CEO, to support HAWCs overall
strategic direction. This position directs the strategic branding,
marketing, and communications efforts responsive to the evolving
organizational needs, priorities, and key stakeholders using data-driven
proven practices and metrics, and responsible resource management.

The position will collaborate with other departments and organizational
stakeholders to achieve key strategic objectives and will ensure all
aspects of the department administration, including data management, are
maintained.

Your Schedule:

• Full Time

• Monday Friday9am- 6pm, weekends as needed

• Work Model: hybrid

• Local Travel:25%

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Pay schedule bi-monthly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Programs
• Generous Paid time Off- 11paid holidays per year, 3 personal
  holidays per year, 15 paid Vacation days per year, Approx 7 hours
  per month of accrued Sick days
• 401K the agency matches 125% of employee contributions up to 4% of
  the annual salary of a full-time employee
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in
people’slives. Working at Houston Area Womens center gives you a
rewarding experience in which our diverse team of employees work
together as part of the empowerment of a survivor’slife and at the same
time part of a much larger mission. We are committed to doing the work
and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is
respected and heard. Every day we continue to embed diversity,
inclusion, belonging, and equity in everything we do as we provide
service to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The Requirements We are Seeking:

• Bachelor’s Degree inJournalism, Communication, or equivalent
  experience.

• Seven years of progressive experience in marketing, public
  relations, or communications required; demonstrated leadership
  experience required, at least three (3) years experience managing
  personnel.

• Three (3) years of experience working with a direct service agency
  dealing with social issues strongly preferred.

• Exceptional computer skills, including but not limited to the
  following: Microsoft Office applications, design software, or
  similar technologies. Up-to-date knowledge of current software and
  demonstrated experience in their successful application within a
  nonprofit setting.

• You have a valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record;
  reliable transportation; ability to travel to off-site locations
  utilizing personal transportation

Strategy and Management:

• Work in partnership with the President and CEO and the Executive
  Leadership Team to identify and prioritize internal and external
  marketing communications opportunities, developing the necessary
  strategies and resources to support measurable outcomes; conducts
  monthly and annual reporting on goals.
• Manage and support one direct report (Marketing and Communications
  Manager) and oversee the daily actions of the department including
  planning, implementation, and measurement; conduct annual
  performance reviews and professional development.
• Promote a culture of authentic collaboration, performance
  management, and responsive operations in a fast-paced,
  deadline-oriented environment that values learning, continuous
  improvement, inclusivity, and a commitment to quality.
• Effectively organize work to meet short and long-term goals and
  deadlines, handles multi le tactics simultaneously, and manage
  competing priorities and shifting demands.
• Ensure appropriate and adequate systems and tools are in place to
  support department operations and data management.
• Operate an agency-style account management function to serve
  internal clients (programs, development, HR, etc.) with marketing
  and communications support.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare, monitor, and comply with budget
  requirements.

Brand Management

• Ensure that brand identity, messaging, and marketing communications
  strategies are integrated into all organizational efforts, internal
  and external, through marketing, communications, media relations,
  and online presence.

Media and Public Relations

• Works with the team and leadership to build effective relationships
  with local and national media ensuring a consistent and accurate
  representation of the organizations messaging and positioning,
  mission, and vision; seeks opportunities to elevate the
  organizations image and voice.
• Manages and oversees the daily media relations operations.

Content Strategy and Management

• Develop and manage relevant and compelling content for internal and
  external distribution, including but not limited to social media,
  digital marketing, organizational messaging, talking points,
  speeches, scripts, and editorial articles.

Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Assets you bring, and more:

• Excellent attention to details
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for
  confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies
  andprocedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and teamdeadlines
• Has a growth mindset and is a good team player
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

When you work here at HAWC you make an impact not just in the lives of
the survivors and the people you help, but also make an impact in our
own lives and our community. We learn and grow with a purpose where we
strive to work for a common cause, which is to end domestic and sexual
violence for ALL.