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Communications Manager
Salary range: $40,000-$45,000
About The Telling Room
At The Telling Room (tellingroom.org), we empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world. Focused on young writers ages 6 to 18, we seek to build confidence, strengthen literacy skills and provide real audiences for our students. We believe that the power of creative expression can change our communities and prepare our youth for future success.
Your Position
The Telling Rooms Communications Manager is responsible for all communications and public engagement activity to support our strategic objectives.
We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our communications, serve as a key spokesperson, and help shape the organizations future through brand stewardship and sustainability efforts.
This is a full-time position and will require travel and some evening and weekend hours.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Why Work at The Telling Room?
You will be able to walk the fine line between fun and silly, wacky and smart. And while The Telling Room is informal, we are serious about our field and our community!
Were familiar, friendly, and straightforward, with a commitment to excellence and fun. Our staff is small and close-knit, and we care about our culture.
If you value inclusion, embrace working with a variety of people, and can maintain your sense of humor in January in Maine, then you will fit well here.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy, Vision, and Brand
Develop, implement, and execute an annual communications and events plan
Lead the creative and written development of all print and electronic communications and collateral materials
Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters, bloggers, and other members of the media
Develop media pitches and write press releases
Manage website content, including updates to reflect TR news, events, and all programs
Manage the look + feelĀ of the Telling Room Brand including the oversight of the evolution and adherence to design standards
Manage print collateral for all external communications
Guide the organizations storytelling voice
Work closely and effectively with staff and volunteers
Development and Events
Work alongside the development director and executive director to promote and execute TR community events, the annual fundraising event, and other public engagement opportunities
Work with The TRs development director to create print and electronic fundraising collateral in alignment with overall brand and vision, including the annual appeal, the annual report, and special campaigns
Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to communicate the mission of The Telling Room and our programs with clarity to a range of audiences
Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to change, and meet deadlines
Experience in managing websites and knowledge of design software
Innovative and critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
High level of proficiency with Adobe Suite and other graphic design programs
Passion for The Telling Rooms mission
Experience
This is not an entry-level position. This position requires at least 5 years of experience working with teams and colleagues across multiple sectors to develop and deliver internal and external communications.
Working Conditions
40-hour week in accordance with the TRs Flex-Time Policy
Some travel is required
Must have access to a car
A background check is required to ensure applicants can work around youth
Benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, health insurance, and contribution to a Simple IRA
Application Instructions
Please respond by email with a resume, cover letter, a one-page writing sample, social media post samples, and any other relevant collateral material.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize the leadership of people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
