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Are you passionate about driving change through powerful storytelling?  Bring your passion for communication and advocacy to CFTH and help us create lasting change! Join Council for the Homeless (CFTH) as our Communications Manager and be the voice that amplifies our mission to end homelessness! 

CFTH operates the Housing Solutions Center, our community's one-stop access point for over 40 housing assistance programs, including emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and programs designed for specific populations such as families or unaccompanied youth. The Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Communications Plan, written in partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer.  This role will write and create assets that tell the story of Council for the Homeless services, key messages, partnerships, policy recommendations, and opportunities for the community to engage in solutions to homelessness. All work will be completed in accordance with Council for the Homeless priorities of advancing racial equity and inclusion. 

In this role, you'll support our mission by:

•  Writing engaging press releases, blogs, newsletters, and fundraising appeals.
• Managing CFTH's social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Keeping our website fresh and vibrant with WordPress updates alongside our web developer.
• Interviewing staff, clients, and volunteers to capture stories that inspire and uphold dignity.
• Designing promotional assets and collaborate with creative vendors.
• Leading media relations, including crisis communications, with confidence.
• Training and support staff and volunteers for media appearances and presentations.
• Creating eye-catching presentations, flyers, and graphics to spread our message.
• Representing CFTH to media, partners, and community stakeholders with energy and positivity.

Pay and Benefits

• The starting salary for this position is $30.98 per hour. In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities act, the full salary range for this position is $30.98 - $43.38 per hour.
• Bi-lingual pay differential.
• Full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. May be required to work a few hours on weekends and holidays when needed.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee only.
• Benefits package also includes 9.11% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company paid holidays, and generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual.
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

Requirements

• Degree in Communications or Marketing or an equivalent of 4 years of experience required.
• Experience with media relations.
• Ability to convey information in a way that is confident, professional, and easy for others to understand whatever their knowledge level regarding homelessness.
• Valid driver's license and access to automobile required.
• Previous experience in communications and/or marketing preferred.

Candidates from Communities of Color, Veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are highly encouraged to apply.

A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Council for the Homeless please visit our website at www.councilforthehomeless.org. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.

The VHA provides equal employment opportuni