Communications Manager - BFT

Full-Time - Bridging for Tomorrow

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Communications Manager ensures active, consistent and meaningful communications for the Bridging for Tomorrow community. The manager will also market and promote the Bridging for Tomorrow brand to the community, volunteers and current and prospective donors.

Purpose

To provide high quality and excellent service, with the right heart attitude, supporting the organization to achieve goals and objectives set up by the Executive Director. In doing so, the mission and vision of Bridging for Tomorrow can be carried out at all times.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Conceptualize and implement an overall multimedia marketing and communication strategy for the organization to include digital, print and video materials, for both in-house and public platforms
Manage all social media accounts and evaluate quarterly their impact and effectiveness
Maintain the BFT website and refresh as needed
Manage organization-wide email marketing utilizing our database, MailChimp or other platforms
Support BFT staff with content editing for email and printed communications
Collaborate with outside vendors, including website developers, graphic designers, printing companies, videographers, etc. to produce the best possible materials for BFT under good stewardship
Act as brand guardian, maintaining brand integrity across all marketing initiatives and communications at every level of the organization
Prepare basic media relations, maintaining media lists and collecting media mentions as needed
Design materials for outbound marketing activities, collaborating with other staff members and/or partnering organizations/schools/churches
Support BFT staff and leaders in developing all design elements for special and fundraising events
Assist with special projects as needed

Needed Attributes:

The Communications Manager needs to exhibit high organizational skills as well as flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
High value must be placed on integrity, accountability, creativity and stewardship.
College degree and 3+ years’ experience in professional communications or the media arts, experience in the non-profit sector is a plus.
Excellent writing, storytelling, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are vital to this role.
Experience in digital design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Canva and others) needed and database management is desired.

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