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Envision Consulting, LLC · 2 months ago

Director of Marketing and Communications

Envision Consulting is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications for A Place Called Home, a non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. The role involves overseeing communications strategies and digital marketing efforts to enhance the agency's brand identity and engage with external audiences.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance APCH’s brand identity and key messages in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Engagement, and other partners; create marketing and public relations strategies and plans that will allow APCH leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted external audiences, including press, media and key influencers
Serve as communications counselor to APCH leadership and board members, including initiating and drafting regular communiqués, e.g. blogs, op-eds, advising on talking points for events, etc.; ensure that the full Development Department remains aligned and informed of communications activity
Manage and cultivate press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding APCH programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects; serve as liaison for all media-related projects, including but not limited to, video shoots, media interviews, radio spots, PSAs, etc
Through supervision of the Digital Communications Coordinator, manage all external-facing communications initiatives including social media, fundraising events and special campaigns; create and manage digital communications content calendar encompassing social media and email marketing; write and edit copy for internal and external audiences, drive digital communications to ensure consistent agency messaging across all platforms
Oversee management of the agency website and social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, etc.; engage with external audience and supporters through social media channels, answering questions and making connections to appropriate staff members when necessary
Partner with APCH’s annual fund program to drive unrestricted revenue via peer-to-peer fundraising platform, currently Classy, segmented email marketing and direct mail campaigns; develop compelling messaging and written content; oversee creation and execution of printed and electronic fundraising appeals; manage email messaging and communications through online platform, currently Mailchimp, including maintaining an up to date contact list, and creating and sending emails
Oversee development of all print communications including marketing collateral, annual reports, newsletters, direct appeals, event related materials, invitations, programs, etc., and manage associated vendors and contractors, including designers, printers and mailing houses
Provide creative direction for video and photo-related projects pertaining to community and special events
Manage an organized archive of digital assets (photos, APCH publications, AV) and ensure appropriate capture as assets are created and published
Develop, maintain and update master communications calendar including all electronic communications, social media planning, print collateral, etc
Create and implement appropriate assessments and reporting metrics for key initiatives, including social and direct email/mail
Support all hands fundraising events and serve as an ambassador of the agency for all donors and stakeholders with particular focus on media connections

Qualification

Marketing strategyMedia relationsDigital marketingProject managementContent creationWebsite managementBilingual (Spanish/English)Cultural humilityCreative directionCollaboration

Required

5–7 years in marketing/communications
Success managing multi-channel campaigns (social, email, web, print)
Experience with media relations and securing press coverage
Experience supervising staff/contractors and managing creative vendors
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling across formats
Strong understanding of brand strategy and visual identity
Proficiency with website/content tools (e.g., WordPress), email platforms, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva/Adobe)
Strong project management and ability to handle multiple deadlines
Comfort using metrics/analytics to guide strategy
Strategic thinker and strong collaborator
Cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
Commitment to APCH's mission and service to youth and families
Strong commitment to personal and team excellence, innovation and constant growth and improvement
Ability to think strategically and creatively, as well as to innovate, implement and follow through
Deep appreciation for and personal interest in the APCH mission and community
Ability to work under pressure, with grace, diplomacy
Ability to be a compelling advocate and ambassador for A Place Called Home

Preferred

Nonprofit experience preferred
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field is preferred
Spanish/English bilingual preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage
A retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Leadership coaching

Company

Envision Consulting, LLC

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Envision Consulting partners exclusively with nonprofits all across the country on organizational assessments, strategic restructuring, leadership transitions and executive search, with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion integrated into all of their practices.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Allison Fuller
Partner/Co-Founder
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Jonathan Zeichner
Managing Partner
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