National Communications Manager

Level: Experienced
Job Location: USVETS National - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $70,298.00 - $82,194.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage:
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Marketing

Description
U.S.VETS, the nation's largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a National Communications Manager at our National Office.

Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services, and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites. With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!

Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

All applications must be completed in entirety/Local candidates only

National Communications Manager

The National Communications Manager is a creative, thoughtful and experienced communications professional who can tell compelling stories about the organization and the veterans we serve across a wide range of digital and print platforms. Reporting to the National Director of Communications and Marketing, the incumbent will develop and execute mission-driven communications that leverage earned, shared and owned media to advance U.S.VETS' strategic and fundraising goals of meaningfully engaging a wide variety of stakeholders who are committed to ensuring the long-term success of U.S.VETS through philanthropic support and advocacy. This individual collaborates closely with the national development team, regional offices and external partners to further understanding, admiration and support for U.S.VETS and its mission.

Successful candidates will be experienced in results-oriented communications programs, impactful storytelling and project management. The ideal candidate must have great interpersonal skills as they will work with different departments to gather content and ensure U.S.VETS' messaging is consistent and aligns with branding guidelines. Additionally, the National Communications Manager must have excellent writing skills, an exceptional eye for detail and be exceedingly well organized to efficiently manage a multitude of projects simultaneously.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications across multiple channels that build awareness of U.S.VETS and its programs, demonstrate how we are making an impact for veterans and their families, and enhance our reputation with key stakeholders, including donors, funders, policy makers, government, community partners, media, and the public
• Write and edit compelling content for multiple channels, including websites, social media, emails, appeals, newsletters, fact sheets, event materials, annual reports, and other publications, and provide editorial support for regional offices
• Partner with national and regional teams to identify impactful stories and build a pool of usable content and testimonials from our veteran clients and the employees and volunteers who serve them
• Actively manage the organization's social media platforms by developing content plans, writing content, gathering multimedia assets, posting, and tracking results
• Collaborate on strategic social media campaigns to promote U.S.VETS and increase engagement to influence and inspire a new generation of donors and supporters
• Draft press releases, talking points, and remarks for various internal and external events, as well as submissions for speaking and award opportunities
• Manage communications projects from start to finish, including reviewing deliverables to ensure quality standards are met and successfully moving them forward in a timely and collaborative manner
• Direct the activities of internal and external contractors/vendors such as designers, photographers, writers, printers, and mail houses
• Gather, analyze, and report data, analytics, media coverage, and other metrics for measuring communications effectiveness and use the insights to adjust approaches as needed
• Spot trends, monitor current events, and influencers to anticipate opportunities for U.S.VETS to engage in and/or lead the national conversation on veteran homelessness and housing
• Perform other related duties and assignments as assigned

Qualifications
Requirements

• Bachelors degree in public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field required
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including proficiency in Associated Press style
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a deadline-driven environment; must be able to manage complex projects while maintaining extraordinary attention to detail
  Self-starter with a high level of initiative and the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Proficiency in social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn and the ability to effectively leverage each
Proficiency in using email marketing tools such as Constant Contact

Preferences

• Knowledge of website content management systems including WordPress and graphic design platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud a plus

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is U.S.VETS policy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who request accommodation during the application process in order that the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you or someone else may submit your request to U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by telephone 213-542-2600 and ask for the HR Assistant; or by U.S. Mail or hand delivery: U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Attention: Human Resources - Job Applicant Request.

Mission Statement

U.S.VETS is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.

Rev. 06/25/24

To apply, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=69111&clientkey=AC964D99781EE6B7BAD7D79276AA0397

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