Summary
Description
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive Culture: We emphasize teamwork, compassion, honesty, accountability, and fun
- Work-Life Balance: Active wellness committee with year-round activities and mindfulness programs
- Professional Growth: Commitment to employee development and career advancement
- Recognition: "Most Active Companies" Award winner and Health Links Certified Healthy Workplace™ Leader
- Location: Beautiful Fort Collins, CO – a bike-friendly city with 300 days of sunshine, extensive trails, and vibrant arts scene
Excellent Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous vacation
- Retirement benefits
- Wellness programs and mindfulness classes
- Employee enrichment opportunities
Job Description
Lead our communications strategy and be the voice of Housing Catalyst! As our Communications Manager, you'll develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that amplify our mission and drive organizational growth. This strategic role combines high-level planning with hands-on execution across digital communications, media relations, event management, and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies defining key audiences, channels, and messaging aligned with organizational strategic goals
- Serve as primary organizational spokesperson for media inquiries and manage crisis communications protocols
- Translate complex housing, development, and regulatory issues into clear, compelling communications for policymakers, partners, and community stakeholders
- Directly supervise Communications Specialist including performance management and professional development
- Create major agency reports including Annual Report, community impact reports, and regulatory compliance documents
- Oversee website governance, content management, social media strategy, and digital analytics reporting
- Support public policy advocacy efforts by creating educational materials that align with organizational positions
- Develop executive communications including speaking points, issue statements, presentations, and briefing materials
- Coordinate communications for external events, VIP engagement, and community partnership activities
- Maintain brand standards, trademarks, and logos for Housing Catalyst and associated properties
- Lead communication plan development for department projects with external audiences
- Represent Communications department on Leadership team and participate in strategic planning
Requirements
Job Requirements
*Work samples are required. Please upload in the “Additional Fields” section of the application.*
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of strategic communications or public relations experience
- Minimum 5 years in supervisory or senior communications capacity
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Essential Skills:
- Expertise in content management systems, website analytics, and backend website administration
- Advanced knowledge of brand management, crisis communications, and media relations
- Experience translating complex policy issues for diverse audiences
- Proven supervisory experience and budget management capabilities
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, and social media management tools
Technical Requirements:
- Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite)
- Content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, or similar)
- Website analytics platforms and email marketing tools
- Ability to learn new software programs as needed
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Ready to make a meaningful impact through strategic communications? Join our team and help us tell the story of affordable housing's transformative power in our community!
*Work samples are required. Please upload in the “Additional Fields” section of the application.*
Housing Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary Description
$71,172 – 114,737 per year
