Open position - Communications Manager

[Kathleen Crisafi]

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

 

Who We Are Looking For

Are you passionate about using your marketing and communications talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who speaks up for those who need a voice? Can you tell a good story, so good that it helps us build a movement?

If so, our Communications Manager position may be perfect for you.  This is a full-time position, with an annual salary range of $50,000-$55,000 depending on experience.

 

What you’re great at:

• You are passionate about our mission. Are you passionate about working towards a world where all our neighbors can not only survive but thrive? Do you want to be a part of helping children, parents, and neighbors access food, education, stable housing, and financial stability? We want a communications professional who cares deeply about the issues that drive our work. Genuine passion shines through and inspires others to join in as donors, volunteers, and supporters.
  
  
• You excel at visual and written storytelling. Do you love to find the emotional center to a great story? Are you adept at communicating information and emotion through images and graphics? Stories are central to our communications strategy. We are looking for a team member who knows how to connect with the audience and make big issues understandable on a human scale.

 

• You are social media and web savvy. Do you know the ins and outs of all the major social platforms? Do you have experience managing professional social media accounts? Can you update and edit a website, track and analyze data, and stay in the loop on emerging trends? Do you love creating engaging content? We’re looking for a social media maven who can create content and manage our presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

 

• You’re a team player. The Communications Manager works closely with every department at United Way. As part of the four-person Marketing & Engagement department, you will be a part of weekly team meetings and will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement. You’ll collaborate with our fundraising team to dream up new ways to reach local businesses and individuals looking to give back to the community. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.

 

What You Need

• 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing/communications.
• Strong communicator in writing and visual mediums.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience managing professional social media and knowledge of platforms.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively. 
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Experienced in graphic design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/online tools as needed.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH (United Way of Greater New Haven). 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

 

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/1334261