Communications Manager

Organization Jewish Family & Career Services
Employee Type Full-Time
Job Description

Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and the Navigate Enterprise Center.

Our Values 

  • Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
  • Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
  • Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
  • Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
  • Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.

Duties and Responsibilities

JFCS is seeking a Communications Manager who will support all marketing and communications activities. The Associate will serve on the JFCS Mission Advancement team and will report to the Director of Mission Advancement.

The Communications Manager will generate compelling content for and manage the day-to-day operations of all communications platforms including but not limited to the JFCS website, newsletters, marketing materials, social media and press releases. The Manager will be responsible for building, maintaining and executing the organizational communications calendar and for ensuring adherence to JFCS brand guidelines. As an externally facing member of the Mission Advancement team, the Manager will provide an exceptional customer service experience to all constituents to help build lasting relationships and meet development goals and strategic imperatives.

The Manager will work across the Mission Advancement team as well as cross-departmentally to execute all aspects of the communications and marketing plan for the organization.  

 
Job Requirements

Qualifications, Competencies, and Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree and two or more years communications, journalism or public relations experience is preferred. Applicants with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related fields will also be considered.
  • A passion for the JFCS vision, mission and values and a desire to help “repair the world”
  • A basic knowledge and the eagerness to learn the role communications plays in mission advancement and donor stewardship
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize general and program-specific computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing platforms, social media platforms and tools required; Adobe Creative Cloud preferred)
  • The ability to verbally and visually articulate the JFCS story to both internal and external constituents, providing compelling and informative content for the Mission Advancement team and others in the organization
  • An enthusiasm to connect the JFCS story with the community - listening, understanding and responding with timeliness, accuracy and clarity
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (face-to-face, phone, emails, letter writing)
  • Ability to create and manage a communication plan and calendar
  • Desire to serve as a JFCS “brand guardian” along with the CEO, Director of Mission Advancement and other Mission Advancement team members
  • Ability to develop constructive, cooperative, and respectful relationships with others and coordinate the efforts of vendors, designers, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to excels in a fast-paced environment working both collaboratively and autonomously when required
  • Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Prefers high expectations
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality of prospect and donor information
  • Effectively operate typical office equipment (telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, mail machine, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel Requirement: Occasional local travel

Pre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.

JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and generous paid holidays.

Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed.  Responsibilities and tasks outlines in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.,
Salary Range
Deadline for Application Monday, 25 January 2021
How to Apply Please submit your resume to jobs@jfcslouisville.org
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