Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals and Advancement priorities.
• Strengthen brand awareness and inspire donors, clients, partners, and community members to take action through strategic storytelling
• Ensure all communications consistently reflect the organization’s mission, values, voice, and equity-centered approach.
• Oversee the development and distribution of communications materials including newsletters, social media content, website content, flyers and brochures, annual reports, email campaigns, press releases, blogs and op-eds, and videos and multimedia assets
• Ensure all communications materials are accessible, audience-centered, culturally responsive, and inclusive.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists; pitch relevant, relatable, and newsworthy stories when there’s an opportunity
• Develop and monitor digital advertising and outreach campaigns when appropriate.
• Create donor-centered communications that support unrestricted giving growth and strengthen relationships with supporters.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to leadership and staff.
• Train and support staff and board members on messaging, brand standards, media engagement, and organizational talking points.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County’s diverse communities, civic landscape, key stakeholders, etc. and (preferred) existing local relationships or previous experience working in or serving the Miami-Dade community.
• Language: Professional working proficiency in oral and written English. Spanish or Haitian Creole proficiency a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience considered.
• Years of experience: Minimum of 5 years of communications, marketing, public relations, or storytelling experience.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of web-based platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, NationBuilder or similar.
• Experience managing integrated communications campaigns and organizational branding initiatives.
• Nonprofit, fundraising, advocacy, or community engagement experience strongly preferred.