PpThe Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing communications programs to support business goals of all Avow companies.This position is responsible for advancement and maintenance of brand integrity, media relations, crisis communications, advertising, print and digital collateral development, promotions, social media and website strategies. /p pbJob Duties include the following: /b /p h3Communications Strategy Management /h3 ul liMeets with departmental/business sector/executive leadership team members to formulate communications strategies to meet corporate goals. /li liReports regularly on performance of communications tactics against strategies and measurable outcomes. /li liMonitors public perceptions through qualitative research (interviews, focus groups, anecdotal methods) according to available budgets. /li liServes in person as member of agency's crisis management/response team. Participation on the emergency response team requires onsite attendance before, during, and after the incident command team assembles. /li /ul h3Communications Staff Management /h3 ul liManages the daily workflow of the Communications department. /li liEnsures that projects are completed on time and to corporate standards. /li liCompletes required performance reviews of all assigned direct reports and conducts counseling and coaching when necessary. /li liSeeks continuing education and professional development opportunities to advance the skills and aptitudes of the team to ensure that Avow is using current technology and tools efficiently and effectively. /li /ul h3Production /h3 ul liServes as copywriter and editor of educational and promotional materials, public announcements, newsletters, fundraising materials, educational tools and more. /li liManages/maintains the corporate website in partnership with the website host. /li liWorks with commercial vendors to facilitate orders, contracts and subscriptions related to corporate branded purchases and projects (e.g., commercial printers, web designers/hosts, public relations/marketing services consulting agencies, advertising channels, promotional product companies, stock photography, event photography, etc.). /li liProduces creatively designed print and digital communications in collaboration with the team. /li liDevelops a media outreach plan. /li liBuilds and maintains relationships with local media contacts. /li liWrites and issues press releases. /li liMaintains media contact list. /li liPlans and manages media interviews /li liActively seeks opportunities to promote organization services in the media. /li /ul h3General /h3 ul liActively participates in management meetings, committees and task forces as needed. /li liRepresents the organization at professional and civic organizations as needed/appropriate. /li liCollaborates/assists/attends organizational events as needed (fundraisers, community offerings/celebrations, professional gatherings, etc.). /li liManages process for ordering and tracking inventory of corporate-use branded materials such as letterhead, envelopes, business cards, etc. /li liOther duties as assigned. /li /ul h3Core Values: /h3 pWe embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations. /p pbIntegrity: /b /p pWe are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve. /p pWe know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community. /p pbCelebration: /b /p pWe believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships. /p pbEducation: /b /p pWe believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life. /p h3Qualifications /h3 pbEducation/Experience: /bbr/Master’s Degree from accredited college or university preferred. Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Exceptional writing (including proofreading) and customer service skills required. /p pbLanguage Skills: /bbr/Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English. Comfortable speaking in public and to small and large groups of constituents. /p pbMath Skills: /bbr/Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions. /p pbCertificates, Licenses, Registrations: /bbr/Valid Florida Driver’s License. /p pbPhysical Demands: /bbr/While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. /p pbWork Environment: /bbr/While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. /p pbCompensation and Benefits: /bbr/This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change. /p ul liMedical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA /li liSupplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer) /li liVision Insurance /li liLife and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid) /li liLong term care insurance (company paid) /li liRetirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program) /li liShort and long term disability insurance (company paid) /li liLegalShield (identity protection and more) /li liBereavement leave for family and pets /li liEmployee Assistance Program /li liPaid time off /liliIn-house continuing education opportunities /li liDiscounted membership at local area Fitness Center /li liOther employer-sponsored activities /li /ul pbAvow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr