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This role oversees all communications, marketing, creative, and public/media relations efforts to promote Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities, and hope. The Director collaborates across departments to develop and implement communication strategies that support fundraising, volunteer engagement, advocacy, and organizational goals. This position requires a self-directed, experienced communicator who can both lead a high-performing team and independently manage strategic initiatives with accountability and vision. Core Responsibilities Develop and manage the annual communications plan aligned with Habitat’s strategic priorities and fundraising campaigns. Ensure consistent use of Habitat for Humanity’s brand, voice, and visual identity across all channels. Create and oversee strategic messaging that supports donor development, volunteer engagement, advocacy, and the dispelling of myths through education. Elevate Habitat’s public presence through thoughtful, mission-aligned storytelling and campaign execution. Lead media relations strategy by cultivating relationships with local and regional media, drafting and distributing press releases, and coordinating interviews and press coverage. Act as a spokesperson for the organization by taking part in media interviews, live shots, speaking engagements, and public events to represent Habitat’s mission and impact. Collaborate with internal departments to address communication-related operational challenges, ensure program alignment, proactively plan outreach strategies, and meet communication needs. Provide strategic oversight and guidance for digital, print, and visual content development, ensuring alignment with brand standards and campaign goals. Manage and mentor the Communications Coordinator and Multimedia Design Specialist, fostering professional development and high performance. Oversee day-to-day execution of campaigns, content calendars, and creative production workflows. Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fine editing/copywriting, and a keen eye for layout design, colors, and presentation Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound judgment, initiative, and accountability for results Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment in a manner consistent with the organization’s values: integrity, teamwork and mission focus Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field 3–5 years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in the nonprofit or mission-driven sector Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform This Job: Regularly spend hours sitting and using office equipment and computers Regularly spend hours standing Regularly work on repetitive tasks Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand Frequently bend to file and maintain files Regularly lift 5-20 pounds Work Environment and Conditions: Majority of the day working in an office setting Able to work some nights and weekends Generally quiet environment Other Duties Please note this position description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Additionally, Habitat is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential job functions, please contact Deborah Boyer at 239-360-8019. 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