Director of Communications

National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP)

     This is a Virtual Volunteer Opportunity

Position Title: Director of Communications

Department: Communications

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Open Position/s: 1

JOB SUMMARY

The National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) is seeking a qualified person for the position of Director of Communications (DOC). The successful applicant is experienced and a self starter who will be responsible for professional media relations, public information activities, and internal communications. DOC will report to Executive Vice President.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all marketing materials to ensure accuracy, compliance with NAAHP policies and appropriate tone, style, spelling, punctuation, grammar and overall alignment with project request and business needs.
• Collaborates with graphics and advertising teams to ensure appropriate copy/graphic alignment and that marketing materials are on strategy, effective and consistent with branding.
• Serves as trusted adviser to executive leadership by providing ongoing internal communications counsel and support, including messaging, announcements, speech writing and presentation materials that communicate value proposition
• Coordinates annual update of materials to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Leads the communications team to provide clarity of roles and responsibilities as well as professional development opportunities.
• Researching and responding to inquiries from the media
• Manages and executes all internal and external communication.
• Advises the Executive Management Team on media strategy.
• Advises Executive Team members on sensitive matters that require public disclosure and discussion.
• Attends all Executive meetings to remain current on issues and decisions.
• Oversees budgeting for the Communications Department.
• Manages and develops procedures and plans related to public information initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to respond or advance organizational messages
• Maintains organizational communications calendar
• Generates well written web content on a regular basis
• Leads and supports the implementation of new communications initiatives
• Performs additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the organization

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years previous experience in Public Relations, Journalism, and/or marketing, preferably with Non-profit organizations
• Two (2) years in a management or leadership role
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communication plans and materials
• Must demonstrate strength in meeting deadlines and working in a consulting capacity with all levels of management
• Strong writing and proofreading skills 
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with multiple individuals and manage several projects at once 
• Comfortable with working in a virtual environment
• Ability to write and edit clear, engaging, and grammatically correct content
• Must be comfortable working within a startup environment subject to ambiguity and change