Habitat for Humanity International

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in a creative field, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of leading diverse communications campaigns.
  • Experience managing creative teams including designers and content creators.
  • Strong project management skills, capable of juggling multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic vision into impactful marketing and communications initiatives.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define organizational priorities.
  • Elevate Atlanta Habitat's brand and market positioning across multiple stakeholder segments.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing and communications team.
  • Develop audience-centered strategies aligned with complex organizational goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the marketing narrative for a mission-driven organization.
  • Work closely with executive leadership in a senior management role.
  • Lead innovative marketing initiatives that drive real impact.
  • Collaborative environment fostering talent development and teamwork.
Full Job Description
The Vice President of Marketing & Communications serves as the organization's chief marketing strategist and brand steward, responsible for translating Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's strategic vision into integrated marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives that drive measurable impact and organizational growth. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this leader partners closely with executive leadership to shape organizational priorities, strengthen market positioning, and develop compelling narratives that elevate Atlanta Habitat's profile among donors, volunteers, homeowners, corporate partners, policymakers, and community leaders, and other stakeholders. The VP leads a high-performing marketing and communications function that combines brand strategy, storytelling, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, and data-informed decision-making to advance Atlanta Habitat's mission, deepen engagement, expand influence, and drive long-term growth objectives. The successful candidate will be both a visionary and an executor, capable of synthesizing complex organizational goals into clear, audience-centered strategies while building the systems, partnerships, and accountability necessary to achieve results.

Requirements

Education/Professional Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years in a creative field with at least 3 years of senior leadership experience.
  • Demonstrable track record leading and managing a broad range of communications campaigns
  • A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
  • Managing creatives (graphic designers, photographers, videographers, printers)
  • Managing projects and meeting deadlines efficiently

Skills
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, UX/UI principles, and social media landscapes.
  • High emotional intelligence with a proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop creative talent.
  • Agility to handle tight deadlines and adapt to shifting business priorities.
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Ability to create and manage budgets
  • Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills (AP Style)
  • Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff members, volunteers and community leaders
  • High energy, maturity, relationship builder with a highly collaborative and creative style
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and familiarity with digital design tools
  • Experience managing teams and empowering colleagues to do their best work
  • Preferred, not required: given Atlanta Habitat's brand and market positioning opportunities as a mission-driven developer, professional experience or awareness within the following fields will be strongly considered: community development, real estate development, economic development, urban planning, housing, and place-based marketing.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is a US non-governmental, and nonprofit organization which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. The international operational headquarters are located in Americus, Georgia, United States, with the administrative headquarters located in Atlanta. As of 2020, Habitat for Humanity operates in more than 70 countries. The mission statement of Habitat for Humanity is "Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope". Homes are built using volunteer labor and Habitat makes no profit from the sales. In some locations outside the United States, Habitat for Humanity charges interest to protect against inflation, a policy that has been in place since 1986. The organization operates with financial support from national governments, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and mass media companies. Notable donors include AARP, AbbVie, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Mastercard, Merck, Pfizer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, TD Ameritrade, and Wells Fargo, among others. Habitat has helped more than 35 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since its founding in 1976. As of 2013, Habitat was the largest not-for-profit builder in the world.
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