Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Work with President and CEO of the Foundation to establish and enact a Communications Plan for the organization that encompasses all departments and work, and prioritizes how to get messaging to desired audiences.
• Oversee and create all public messaging, including but not limited to: • Member newsletters, mailed three times per year: Work with senior leadership to plan contents, then write (or assign) stories, procure photography and other image needs, and coordinate printing. • Email blasts: Work with senior leadership to plan, write and send regular email updates to our list informing people of events, opportunities and special messages. • Press campaigns, advertising, season guides • Assist Advancement Department with solicitations and invitations as needed, including mailing lists, and coordinate timing to ensure maximum engagement. • Produce other publications and outreach as needed.
• Curate and create all content for social media, with a focus on growing and deepening public engagement, but in a way that stays true to our image and mission.
• Oversee the Foundation’s website, overhauling department pages, updating content as needed and keeping look and information presented on the site fresh.
• Produce and disseminate Press Releases to local, state and national outlets.
• Produce analytics to assess outreach success and make strategic decisions for future outreach
• Work with Vice President on needs related to video and book production.
• Coordinate photography at season events with Advancement team.
• Oversee photography, graphic design and design guidelines for all collateral.
• Strategize with President and CEO, Board of Trustees and staff, as needed, on community and political outreach.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience in the communications field is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills prioritized, and the ability to work well with others in a team setting is required
• Passion for Palm Beach and the mission of the Preservation Foundation required

Preferred

• Knowledge of Palm Beach, local media and local contacts is a huge plus.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package included.