Job Type
Full-time
Description
Salary: Exempt, $80,488 - $120,732/annually, depending on experience.
Start your career at Bellwether Housing as a Communications Manager in the vibrant city of Seattle, WA!
Who We Are: Established in 1980 with a vision to create urban housing opportunities, Bellwether Housing has been a trailblazer in transforming lives. By breaking down housing barriers, we've empowered individuals and families, especially those from marginalized communities. As we continue to make a lasting impact, we're embarking on an ambitious mission to build and acquire 2,500 homes by 2025. This is your opportunity to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of affordable housing!
Position Overview: The Communications Manager will lead Bellwether Housing's marketing and communications efforts to strengthen connections between residents, supporters, and partners. By shaping the organization's public perception, the Communications Manager will engage stakeholders and donors in Bellwether Housing's mission to create stable communities and expand access to opportunity through affordable housing. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for social impact, storytelling, and brand-building, helping to advance Bellwether Housing's vision of diverse, inclusive communities where people of all incomes and backgrounds share the prosperity of our region.
Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The final schedule is to be determined by the supervisor.
Your Impact:

• Develop communications that connect residents to our individual and corporate supporters and partners, leading our supporters to a better understanding of the strengths and needs of our residents and the work done by the Resident Services team.
• Create SEO strategies and high-quality and engaging content that reliably generates qualified organic traffic.
• Utilize Google AdWords to maximize engagement, and increase visibility to Bellwether's initiatives.
• Conduct keyword research to target the right audiences, create content that aligns with Google Ad Grants strategy, set up Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager, and identify and leverage creative opportunities for new campaigns.
• Draft and publish blog and social media posts, newsletter articles, news releases, op-eds, and other content that highlights partners, staff, or the organization generally.
• Develop and update content and visuals for programmatic print and digital materials, such as emails, flyers, presentations, and brochures.
• Manage external vendor relationships and project execution for communication needs such as translations, print materials, graphic design, and website updates.
• Serve as project manager for the website, working with the Property Management, Talent Acquisition, IT, and Real Estate Development teams.
• Develop and post social media copy and visuals, maintain calendar and monitor engagement for multiple platforms including BlueSky, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and handle routine and ad hoc upkeep of social platforms.
• Write content for, layout, edit, gather content for, send newsletters, and manage other email needs via MailChimp.
• Make data-driven decisions, ensuring marketing and traffic strategies across all channels optimize for efficiency and performance.?

Requirements
Who You Are:

• Experience building, executing, and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion.
• Experience managing and measuring marketing performance in various channels.
• Experience integrating CRM and web design software and creating online forms and surveys. Salesforce and MailChimp experience are a plus.
• Creative, thoughtful, and curious mindset.
• Experience using SQL or other analytical tools for conducting data analysis.
• Strong design sensibility; ability to manage shaping/driving of supporter perception and behavior with compelling concepts and art direction.
• General knowledge of affordable housing issues in Seattle, or an interest and willingness to learn.
• You thrive in inclusive environments and have a passion for connecting with individuals who share a wide range of experiences. At your core, you are committed to and value equity, inclusion, and respect.
• A bachelor's degree and/or four years of experience in communications, marketing, sales, or nonprofit fund development.

What We Offer: Bellwether Housing is your platform for growth, empowerment, and purpose. When you join our team, you will receive:

• Competitive compensation accompanied by a generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match, guiding you towards a prosperous future
• Fuel for your personal and professional development with up to $1,500 in employer-paid continuing education per year.
• An ORCA Transit Pass to navigate the city with ease.
• Up to 27 paid days off in your first year and 8 paid office closure days.
• The chance to be part of a transformative mission, leaving a mark on the lives of those we serve in our communities.

At Bellwether Housing, you will elevate your career in a role that's as rewarding as it is impactful, where you'll be part of a movement that is helping shape the future of affordable housing in Seattle and where diversity, equity, and inclusion are the pillars of our success.
Note: This role requires the successful completion of a background check in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance.
Bellwether Housing is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to reasonably accommodate all qualified applicants (and employees) by providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.
To request Reasonable Accommodation for the application or interview process please contact . Bellwether Housing is dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value having employees whose skills, experiences, and backgrounds reflect the populations we serve. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization; while acknowledging we have a long way to go. You can learn more about our DEI work on our website.