About Jubilee Housing
The mission of Jubilee Housing is to build diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high-quality, affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee operates 13 properties totaling 465 units of affordable housing—with another 170+ units across five properties in the development pipeline—and offers robust programming for residents and community members pursuing life goals.
Jubilee Housing is an innovator in financing affordable housing and a responsible steward of the investments it receives. Jubilee produces not simply affordable housing but Justice Housing, which we define as deeply affordable housing with onsite or nearby services in resource-rich neighborhoods with access to good schools, financial services, grocery stores, and public transportation. Jubilee seeks individuals excited about our mission and want to work with us to ensure Justice Housing becomes a reality for all residents.
Position Description
The Communications Manager will play a critical role in helping Jubilee achieve its expansion goals. They will work with the Institutional Advancement team and the President and CEO to advance Jubilee’s communications, marketing, and media relations efforts cross-departmentally and to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, reporting directly to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
This position develops and manages Jubilee’s communications strategies and is responsible for crafting and expressing the organization’s unique story and future plans to wide-reaching audiences. In collaboration with the VP of Institutional Advancement, the Communications Manager will develop an annual marketing and communications plan and create all digital content and communications materials, such as press releases, social media posts, talking points, web content, newsletter copy, and other communications materials.
The Communications Manager position offers a meaningful opportunity to provide tangible, real-world benefits to the residents of some of DC’s most vital neighborhoods while gaining invaluable communications and marketing experience in a dynamic and growing nonprofit.
The Communications Manager reports to the VP of Institutional Advancement and works closely with the Director of Development, the Development & Communications Associate, the Social Media & Engagement Associate, the President & CEO, and other key staff participating in Jubilee’s marketing and communications.
Specific Duties
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Collaborate with the VP of Institutional Advancement and President and CEO to shape messages and communications strategies to promote and increase awareness of Jubilee’s programming and expansion plans.
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Maintain, create content for, and actively update all of Jubilee’s web content, e-newsletter copy, blog posts, news releases, social media posts, and other communications materials. Ensure all products represent the highest quality.
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Supervise Social Media and Engagement Associate and oversee all aspects of Jubilee’s website and social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Utilize data and analytics to evaluate success on communications channels and inform strategy.
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Direct and coordinate video productions for marketing.
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Manage media relations and cultivate Jubilee’s existing and new relationships with print, digital, and broadcast journalists in the DC region.
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Craft strategy to increase daily engagement on social media accounts and monitor analytics to inform marketing efforts.
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Develop presentations for the president and CEO and the Institutional Advancement team to communicate Jubilee’s key initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
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Collaborate with departments to gather, lay out, design, and publish Jubilee’s annual Impact Report.
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Design graphics for special communications projects such as reports, fact sheets, infographics that showcase Jubilee’s successes and impact in an easily accessible, creative, and engaging way.
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Use social media and other communications resources to assist with special event marketing and Jubilee’s ticket management system.
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Work closely with key program staff to understand Jubilee’s programs and articulate them effectively and simply for a wide range of audiences.
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Copy edit and review external communications from internal Jubilee departments to assist with quality control.
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Stay informed on policy and programmatic trends in housing, education, and reentry.
Desired Qualifications
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Passion for Jubilee’s vision, values, and mission of building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
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3-5 years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
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Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce and edit creative and well-organized communications tailored to different audiences.
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Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
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Proven results in implementing marketing and communications campaigns and managing social media platforms to engage and increase visibility among various audiences.
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Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines at once; incisive attention to detail without losing sight of overarching strategy.
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Experience designing in WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, and Canva preferred.
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Proficiency in web analytics is also preferred.
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Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Experience with membership databases, Salesforce and Account Engagement preferred.
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Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment.
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Resourceful professional with strong interpersonal skills who build efficient systems takes the initiative and reliably implements sound strategy and decision-making.
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Focused on self-improvement; able to take criticism and coaching constructively.
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Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Benefits
Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a 403b matched contribution retirement plan.
Background Check and Drug Screening
Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a drug screening and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Drug test results do not automatically preclude you from being considered for employment. We recognize that each candidate's circumstances may differ, and we evaluate all aspects of your application and qualifications before making a final decision
References
Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references if you are selected for this role.
Hybrid Work Model
Three-day, onsite hybrid work schedule required; agreed upon schedule with manager.
Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 80,000 USD per year(1631 Euclid St NW, #P-5, Washington, DC 20009)
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