Senior Communications Manager - McLean, United States - The Lamb Center

Description

About The Lamb Center

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The Lamb Center (TLC) is a daytime drop-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fairfax, VA.

It provides various services without cost to its guests, including breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry service, Bible study, case management, AA meetings, a nurse practitioner clinic, a dental clinic, and much more.

TLC partners with local groups and organizations that have a passion for serving homeless individuals. The operating budget for the fiscal year 2024 is $2.1M. Revenue sources include businesses, foundations, faith communities, individual donors, and local, state, and national government grants.

About the Senior Communications Manager

The Senior Communications Manager will communicate the impact and ongoing work of the ministry of the Lamb Center by managing digital and print platforms, including the website, social media, email marketing, and other dissemination tools.

Additional responsibilities include publishing and promoting marketing and fundraising content.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing and editing skills, donor solicitation experience, a keen understanding of major social media platforms, and a passion for storytelling.

Capital campaign experience is a major plus. This person must fully support the mission, vision, and values of the Lamb Center.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Development:

Develop compelling and emotive messaging to engage ministry stakeholders and help further organizational goals

Define key performance indicators for each communications channel, demonstrating the campaign's impact

Draft marketing and communications collateral, including press releases, website copy, print publications, annual reports, event marketing, campaign materials, giving societies, and more, to ensure consistency with the organization's mission and brand

Produce weekly social media posts, monthly e-newsletters, and semiannual appeals

Reach out to media and influencers to arrange story placement on a local and regional level

Collect photos of Lamb Center events as needed for publications

Manage website, updating list of needed supplies and holiday and operational announcements. Serve as liaison with website provider

Manage the Lamb Center's Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts

Track grant opportunities and assist with preparing and editing applications, including the bi-annual Consolidated Community Funding Pool and various church, foundation, and corporate grants

Assist with annual fundraising events, overseeing the design of logo, invitation, program, sponsorship form, and other promotional materials

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Senior Communications Manager

2-3 years nonprofit experience

5-7 years prior experience working in a marketing or communications role

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to think analytically and strategically

Capable of working well with a team as well as independently

Proficiency with desktop publishing and graphics applications a plus

Familiarity or experience working with WordPress and Canva

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for long periods

Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards

Occasional exposure to loud, hectic environment and possible contact with individuals in crisis who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health, and safety practices

Benefits

This full-time position offers generous medical, dental, and retirement benefits

Annual wellness allowance

Paid leave

Supportive work environment


Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
$70, $80,000.00 per year


Benefits:
Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement


Schedule:
Day shift

Monday to Friday


Ability to Relocate:

Fairfax, VA 22031:
Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location:
In person

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