Communications Manager

This position is responsible for providing operational support for various divisions within the RRHA and therefore it is necessary to have effective inter-departmental communication. Many projects may be out of the scope of RRHA’s regular functions. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Communications and Public Relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

•    Strong writer and proofreader with the ability to create newsletters, communications plans and strategies with budgets.

•    Graphic design of flyers Coordination and logistics for RRHA annual Agency-wide events, Agency special events, press conferences and announcements.

•    Familiarity with traditional and alternative social media platforms and the ability to use them to  get RRHA’s message out to a wide audience.

•    Ongoing implementation and augmentation of comprehensive External Communications Plan (residents, stakeholders, partners, community liaisons,  city  officials, faith community and so on)

•    Create plan and strategies for Communications/PR Revenue Opportunities (Bill inserts, Fundraising Masquerade Ball, RRHA Blog, RRHA History Book, RRHA Calendars)

•    Liaison to RRHA divisions for event coordination and implementation.

•    Creation and execution of an RRHA Community Events Strategy

•    Market research based on communications, outreach and public relations related inquiries that might come by way of public housing residents, voucher recipients, stakeholders, community advocates and partners and prepare written reports on the same.

•    Field reporter for communications campaigns and events (photography, videography and small degree of editing)

•    Provides information about Agency’s programs, projects, services, and operations to internal and external entities.

•    Keeps supervisor informed of significant and important items requiring his/her review or action.

•    Attends meeting on behalf of supervisor or work unit.

•    Performs other related work as assigned.

Job Competencies

•    Significant and proven working experience in a related field
•    A willingness to see problems as opportunities and a solution-minded approach
•    Shows initiative.
•    Possesses a go-getter attitude and a drive to get things done with quality, within budget and within the stipulated timeline.
•    Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
•    Ability to prioritize
•    Ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.

Education and/or Experience

The following requirements may be used to evaluate applicants for employment.  When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for differences in experience and education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in communications, management or related field.

Experience:

Progressively responsible experience providing administrative or secretarial/clerical support to an administrative superior involving substantial public contact, information gathering, and policy interpretation.

Strength Requirements

Medium to Work:  Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.