Communication Manager Full Time NEW

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and willingness to accomplish challenging goals.
• Ability to comply with written and verbal instruction and complete assigned tasks independently.
• Accountability to supervisors, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Professionalism, maturity, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute constructively within a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding sensitive organizational and donor information.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully and professionally across departments.
• Ability to learn, understand, and model the nine core values promoted by SVdP: Vincentians, Storytelling, Grit, Accountability, Volunteerism, Kindness, Joy, Kaizen, and Engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing communication campaigns, digital engagement, and organizational storytelling initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills required.
• Ability to develop compelling mission-driven communications that engage donors, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of branding, marketing strategy, and public relations best practices.
• Ability to analyze communication performance metrics and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, including development of timelines, communication plans, and accountability systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, manage several projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure.
• Understanding of and willingness to work within a faith-based organization grounded in Catholic values.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations, or nonprofit engagement experience preferred.
• Experience managing social media platforms, digital communications, websites, and marketing materials preferred.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and community engagement initiatives preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, email systems, social media management tools, website platforms, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based communication tools preferred.
• Photography, graphic design, video editing, and multimedia storytelling experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and implementation of the department’s communication and development strategy in collaboration with the Director of Development and Communication.
• Manages organizational communications, marketing initiatives, and public relations efforts across multiple platforms.
• Creates and oversees content for newsletters, annual reports, donor communications, press releases, social media, website updates, marketing materials, and digital campaigns.
• Ensures consistent branding, messaging, and storytelling throughout all internal and external communications.
• Collaborates with program leadership and staff to gather stories, program outcomes, testimonials, and impact data for communication and fundraising purposes.
• Develops and maintains content calendars and communication schedules to support organizational priorities and campaigns.
• Oversees organizational social media strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and performance tracking.
• Assists with planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Supports donor stewardship efforts through creation of acknowledgment materials, impact stories, and donor-focused communications.
• Coordinates media outreach and assists with community relations initiatives to strengthen public awareness of SVdP–Alameda County’s mission and services.
• Monitors communication analytics and engagement metrics and prepares reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintains and updates website content to ensure timely, accurate, and mission-centered information.
• Assists with photography, video, graphic design, and multimedia storytelling efforts as needed.
• Collaborates with external vendors, consultants, designers, printers, and media partners when appropriate.
• Supports grant communication needs and assists with preparation of organizational materials for funding opportunities and donor presentations.
• Ensures communication materials align with organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and nonprofit best practices.
• Represents SVdP–Alameda County at community meetings, events, and outreach activities as assigned.
• Supports a culture of accountability, collaboration, creativity, and mission-driven service throughout the organization.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Development and Communication.