Director of PR & Communications

The Children's Village

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or similar
  • 8 years of experience in marketing and public relations
  • Proficient in social media and website management
  • Skilled in video editing using iMovie or Premiere Pro
  • Experienced with WordPress, database management, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong understanding of communications strategies and campaign development
  • Leadership experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead PR and communication strategy for The Children's Village
  • Increase visibility and audience engagement for CV's initiatives
  • Develop and manage social media and PR campaigns
  • Respond to current events or trends, including crisis management
  • Collaborate with external consultants to enhance team effectiveness
  • Research and implement new digital tools for communication
  • Manage video production and editing for promotional content

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be a key player in a mission-driven organization
  • Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate differing needs
  • Professional development opportunities within the nonprofit sector
  • Potential for hands-on experience with fundraising efforts
  • Opportunity for travel across various NYC locations to enhance outreach
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Director of PR & Communications will serve as a key member of the Advancement team, leading the formulation and strategy to support The Children's Village and CV Management Services entities in their communications, social media, and PR goals. The Director acts with strong organization and management, vision and flexibility to increase the profile and reach of CV's audience.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with coursework in marketing, communications, social media/website or similar with 8 years' experience in marketing, public relations, and/or social media and website management. Experience researching and developing new digital tools, social media and website management. Experience with video (iMovie, Premiere Pro, or other). Experience with WordPress websites, database management, and Microsoft Office applications required. Experience with InDesign preferred. Solid understanding of communications and public relations strategies and ability to develop and lead campaigns. Ability to lead a dynamic and fast-paced team, including external consultants. Ability to respond quickly to current events or trends in the field when appropriate, including crisis management. Strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent writing and editing skills. Experience with fundraising and/or marketing for nonprofits preferred. Availability to work a flexible schedule when needed. Willingness to travel to, and work in, various NYC locations periodically.

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