Seattle Pride
Communications Manager
Seattle Pride, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
As Seattle Pride is a small (but mighty) team, our Communications Manager should thrive with autonomy; enjoy streamlining processes; be ready to dive into collaborative projects and events; be a creative thinker, and be an exceptional writer and editor.The Communications Manager works closely with Seattle Pride staff, consultants, contractors, and members of the community. The Communications Manager takes the lead on creating, scheduling, and delivering content for web, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, fundraising materials, presentations, workshops, and events and works closely with the contract PR firm. The Communications Manager supports the content creation and editing of
Seattle Pride Magazine
; serves as the friendly first point of contact for the public via email and phone calls; and collaborates with colleagues to coordinate work with contracted graphic designers, photographers, writers, and other contractors, seasonal employees, and volunteers. The Communications Manager is on site to support all Seattle Pride events.Salary range is $68,000 to $78,000 DOE.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES
Primary responsibilities includeCollaborate with internal teams and external partners to create experiences aligned with Seattle Pride's mission.Lead the creation, scheduling, and delivering of content for web, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, fundraising materials, presentations, workshops, and
Seattle Pride Magazine.Support the development of a comprehensive storytelling strategy to communicate the mission, impact, and stories of Seattle Pride.Implement plans for sharing key messaging across platforms to enhance the organization's visibility, including social media, newsletters, and other publications.Collaborate to craft communication strategies for fund development initiatives, including annual fund and grant applications.Support the brand strategy process for logo development, annual themes, photography, and videography.Provide planning, communication, and on-site support to all Seattle Pride events, including the
Seattle Pride Parade, Seattle Pride in the Park , mixers, volunteer appreciation events, and community-building events.Serve as the first friendly point of contact for the public via email, phone, or other incoming communications.Maintain lists of donors and subscribers for correspondence and outreach.Utilize data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.2+ years experience in related roles, preferably in the non profit sector.Familiarity with nonprofitsFamiliarity with AP styleA valid driver's license in order to drive on behalf of the organization.Actively committed to diversity, equity, inclusion both personally and in advancing Seattle Out & Proud’s missionTech savvy, proficient in Google Workspace, basic CRMs, Canva, and CraftAbility to learn new programs and processesAbility to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teamsSelf-starter who works well independentlyExcellent time-management and organizational skills, including ability to deliver work on time, on budget, and as promisedOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in personDetail-oriented and efficientVALUES ALIGNMENTEquity and CollegialityCollegiality consists of a shared decision-making process and a set of values which regard the members of the various organization constituencies as essential for the success of the enterprise. These constituencies include staff, volunteers, and representatives of the greater community all within the established processes and customs of the organization.The organization is committed to professional ethics and to promoting and creating a harmonious community in which the inherent worth of all individuals is recognized and valued where civility and social justice are honored. In the interest of achieving common rights and mutual respect among all staff members of the organization, we agree to uphold these values:We accept our responsibility to make Seattle Out and Proud a place where all people are welcomed, secure, and valued.We encourage respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion in all of our relationships.We foster inclusiveness in all of our activities and language.We regard malicious harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and violence as totally unacceptable behavior.We refuse to tolerate discrimination, prejudice, or hatred in any form.We challenge all who are a part of our community to act in ways that reflect a commitment to social justice.We believe these values are fundamental to the health and growth of the organization.WORKING CONDITIONSThe position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. It rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions of the feet. It may require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling, and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.This position can largely be done remotely, but for both efficiency and company cohesion, coordinating in-person office times with coworkers is important. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.
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Seattle Pride Magazine
; serves as the friendly first point of contact for the public via email and phone calls; and collaborates with colleagues to coordinate work with contracted graphic designers, photographers, writers, and other contractors, seasonal employees, and volunteers. The Communications Manager is on site to support all Seattle Pride events.Salary range is $68,000 to $78,000 DOE.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES
Primary responsibilities includeCollaborate with internal teams and external partners to create experiences aligned with Seattle Pride's mission.Lead the creation, scheduling, and delivering of content for web, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, fundraising materials, presentations, workshops, and
Seattle Pride Magazine.Support the development of a comprehensive storytelling strategy to communicate the mission, impact, and stories of Seattle Pride.Implement plans for sharing key messaging across platforms to enhance the organization's visibility, including social media, newsletters, and other publications.Collaborate to craft communication strategies for fund development initiatives, including annual fund and grant applications.Support the brand strategy process for logo development, annual themes, photography, and videography.Provide planning, communication, and on-site support to all Seattle Pride events, including the
Seattle Pride Parade, Seattle Pride in the Park , mixers, volunteer appreciation events, and community-building events.Serve as the first friendly point of contact for the public via email, phone, or other incoming communications.Maintain lists of donors and subscribers for correspondence and outreach.Utilize data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.2+ years experience in related roles, preferably in the non profit sector.Familiarity with nonprofitsFamiliarity with AP styleA valid driver's license in order to drive on behalf of the organization.Actively committed to diversity, equity, inclusion both personally and in advancing Seattle Out & Proud’s missionTech savvy, proficient in Google Workspace, basic CRMs, Canva, and CraftAbility to learn new programs and processesAbility to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teamsSelf-starter who works well independentlyExcellent time-management and organizational skills, including ability to deliver work on time, on budget, and as promisedOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in personDetail-oriented and efficientVALUES ALIGNMENTEquity and CollegialityCollegiality consists of a shared decision-making process and a set of values which regard the members of the various organization constituencies as essential for the success of the enterprise. These constituencies include staff, volunteers, and representatives of the greater community all within the established processes and customs of the organization.The organization is committed to professional ethics and to promoting and creating a harmonious community in which the inherent worth of all individuals is recognized and valued where civility and social justice are honored. In the interest of achieving common rights and mutual respect among all staff members of the organization, we agree to uphold these values:We accept our responsibility to make Seattle Out and Proud a place where all people are welcomed, secure, and valued.We encourage respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion in all of our relationships.We foster inclusiveness in all of our activities and language.We regard malicious harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and violence as totally unacceptable behavior.We refuse to tolerate discrimination, prejudice, or hatred in any form.We challenge all who are a part of our community to act in ways that reflect a commitment to social justice.We believe these values are fundamental to the health and growth of the organization.WORKING CONDITIONSThe position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. It rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions of the feet. It may require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling, and grasping regularly. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. It requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.This position can largely be done remotely, but for both efficiency and company cohesion, coordinating in-person office times with coworkers is important. The noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.
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