Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic, member-focused communications that advance the priorities of the homebuilding industry and demonstrate the value of MBAKS advocacy.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence within the team to advance the priorities and objectives of the association.
• Develop and / or maintain processes, tools and behaviors that support the needs of the association’s stakeholders. Focus on effective project management and timeliness and quality of deliverables while being approachable, flexible and professional.
• The Communications Manager works closely with internal stakeholders to create and distribute a wide variety of impactful communication pieces, primarily those relating to its advocacy efforts.
• The position communicates with a wide variety of audiences, including homebuilders and remodelers, industry professionals and suppliers, elected officials, and the general public across websites, targeted emails, a weekly e-newsletter, presentations, and digital and physical collateral for Advocacy events.
• The Communications Manager needs to understand the unique voice and branding elements for each of those audiences and be adept at both overseeing and executing the full production process for all forms of communication.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, public affairs or a related field
• Experience: Minimum five years of experience in Communications or a related field
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or its programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premier Pro)
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during the workday, with occasional movement between tasks.
• Mental Requirements: Strong cognitive skills for problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adjusting priorities based on shifting deadlines and organizational needs.
• Mental Requirements: High attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy and quality of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Mental Requirements: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to remain focused on tasks for extended periods, with minimal distractions in an office environment.

Preferred

• Experienced with website (Squarespace) and email design using CSS & HTML
• Experienced with MailChimp and with data hygiene for contact databases
• Experienced with Firey Print Suite, HubSpot, Figma, mainstream social media platforms, social media management tools, and file sharing platforms
• Experienced with project management tools (Smartsheet, monday.com, etc.)
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work across departments and contribute to the development of communication strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage- 2 medical plan choices, and an HSA plan.
• Annual paid holidays- 11 total.
• Vacation accrual of 12 days for FT employees annually, increasing with years of service.
• Paid sick leave under WA state law.
• Personal days- up to 3 annually. Pro-rated initial year of hire.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer match.
• Heart safe workplace.
• Maternity and paternity leave benefit.
• On-site gym, mediocre but functional locker rooms included.