The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for managing Lexington Habitat for Humanity's external communications, branding, and marketing. Additionally, this position provides professional support to affiliate departments and programs for communicating LHFH's mission to members of the community and marketing to prospective donors and customers.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application, resume, cover letter (including salary requirements), and a portfolio of sample works relevant to this position via our online application portal at
Please submit complete applications by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commitment to Lexington Habitat for Humanity's mission.
- Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, business administration, or commensurate field/experience.
- Demonstrates skills in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and working independently.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple internal clients.
- Strong proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software/databases.
- Minimum of three years of experience in graphic design (utilizing PC software programs). Use of Adobe and Canvas preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in social media and web content management.
- Experience in donor relations or non-profit management preferred.
- Experience with media relations preferred.
- Sales marketing (retail) experience preferred (but not required).
- Detail oriented.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Works well with deadlines.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
- Time Requirements: Full-time (40 hours), some evenings and weekends
- Permits & Licenses: Valid driver's license
- Annual Pay: $58,000 - $62,00 (or commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Insurance (health, dental, vision), Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401K, Life & Disability Insurance
- Status: Salary, Exempt
- Work Location: Administrative Offices (Loudon Ave), ReStore (Southland Drive), program and event locations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a marketing and communication plan, monitoring the success of multiple campaigns.
- Provide professional support to all affiliate departments and programs regarding external communication needs.
- Manage and prioritize marketing and communication needs across multiple internal clients.
- Manage affiliate's branding standards and ensure compliance with requirements from Habitat for Humanity International.
- Create marketing and communications collateral, ensuring consistency with Lexington Habitat's brand and messaging.
- Produce Lexington Habitat's public digital communications and marketing content across multiple platforms.
- Manage affiliate's advertising budget and contracts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local media, seeking opportunities to highlight Lexington Habitat's programs and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act:
This position requires the physical ability to: operate computer and office equipment; remain stationary for prolonged periods of time; move about inside an office to access files, office equipment, etc.; communicate and exchange accurate information with others; occasionally move items (equipment, supplies, files, etc.) weighing up to 20 pounds within the office. The normal workplace will be in the office which is smoke-free, and temperature controlled. Some work may be in non-temperature-controlled conditions, possibly outdoors.
The normal workplace will be in the administrative offices, which are smoke-free and temperature-controlled. Up to 20% of the work may be in non-temperature-controlled conditions, possibly outdoors or at community locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lexington Habitat for Humanity Equal Opportunity Employment Policy prohibits discrimination because of race, religion, sex, age, ethnic background, color, national or local origin, creed, ancestry, status with regard to public assistance, marital or family status, disability, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, hair, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law.
Lexington Habitat for Humanity's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This is accomplished by seeking to put God's love into action by bringing together people to build homes, communities, and hope.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
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,founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.