Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual marketing and communications strategy aligned with RMHFH’s strategic priorities.
• Strengthen and protect the RMHFH and ReStore brands across digital, print, media, and community channels.
• Leverage Habitat for Humanity International’s global brand, campaigns, and creative resources to raise RMHFH’s visibility, credibility, and results in the Richmond market.
• Lead integrated campaigns supporting affordable housing programs, fundraising, volunteer engagement, community education, events, and ReStore operations.
• Oversee website and SharePoint intranet content, email marketing, social media, search and digital advertising, newsletters, annual reports, presentations, videos, and other communications.
• Build relationships with media partners and serve as an organizational spokesperson when authorized.
• Lead crisis communications planning and coordinate timely, accurate responses with the CEO and leadership team.
• Prepare executive messages, talking points, press releases, speeches, media responses, and other high-visibility materials.
• Monitor affordable housing policy developments and develop nonpartisan advocacy and public-education strategies.
• Build relationships with elected officials, public agencies, community partners, coalitions, and other Habitat affiliates.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, public affairs, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly relevant experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, public affairs, advocacy, or a related field.
• Experience developing communications strategy and producing high-quality work across multiple channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, media-relations, project-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising employees or leading the work of staff, vendors, consultants, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong judgment when managing confidential, sensitive, time-critical, or reputational matters.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and use performance data to guide decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva, along with relevant email, web, social media, and analytics tools.
• A genuine commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and to working effectively with people from varied backgrounds and experiences.
• An understanding of how to use a well-known national or international brand to build local awareness, trust, and support.

Preferred

• Preferred experience: Nonprofit leadership, affordable housing, community development, retail marketing, fundraising, government affairs, crisis communications, or public policy advocacy.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour standard workweek
• 150 hours of paid time off annually for eligible full-time employees
• Paid holidays and an annual Winter Break
• 15 hours of paid volunteer time each year
• Medical and other health and welfare benefit options
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3.5%
• Employee assistance and well-being resources
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to connect with RMHFH’s mission through builds, community events, and volunteer activities
• Potiential for telework that balances flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration