SOS Children’s Villages Illinois
Director of Communications
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Why One Family Illinois?
At One Family Illinois (Formerly SOS Children's Villages Illinois) we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays)
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Well-Being Benefits
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
The Role:
The Director of Communication strengthens and expands awareness of One Family Illinois through internal and external communications, marketing, and events. Responsibilities will include developing effective messaging and communication strategies, managing external communication channels, monitoring, and managing brand standards.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Communications Management
Builds, plans, and implements the overall communications strategy for the organization with the direction and approval of the Chief Advancement Officer.
Manage/supervise communications content specialist, and other team members as needed.
Create or oversee production of all communication materials for One Family Illinois for both social and traditional media. Types of projects include but are not limited to:
- Website content
- Fundraising and marketing materials
- One Family internal newsletter
- Social media updates
- Press releases/ press kit
- Annual report
Track online metrics to gauge communication effectiveness including email open rates, website, and social analytics.
Create style guides and brand voice for all public relations, marketing, advertising, and advancement.
Promotes and represents One Family Illinois in its relationships with other individuals, community agencies, organizations, and the media wherever assigned in a dignified, ethical, and impeccable manner.
Prepares all relevant marketing and media data for internal and external reporting, including EMT reports, Board of Director reports, Communications Committee Reports, etc.
Complies with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county and city laws, rules, and regulations.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or relevant field.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Excellent written, digital, and verbal communication skills.
Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey messages.
Proven experience creating targeted content.
Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
Media relations and crisis communication experience preferred.
Organizational skills, and the ability to multitask, prioritize projects and work well under pressure.
Reliable, punctual, with ability to work as part of a team, as well as in a leadership role.
Technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms, preferred, and to create web and mobile content.
Ability and willingness to travel to Lockport, Chicago, Roosevelt Square Villages and Casa Tepeyac, as well as metro area meetings as position requires. Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable access to a vehicle.
Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to be flexible and work effectively and efficiently.
Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test.
Ability to meet DCFS requirements as they relate to employment in a Child Welfare Agency, including a criminal background check and Drug Screen.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential materials.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and firearm-free environment.
Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.
ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.
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At One Family Illinois (Formerly SOS Children's Villages Illinois) we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays)
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Well-Being Benefits
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
The Role:
The Director of Communication strengthens and expands awareness of One Family Illinois through internal and external communications, marketing, and events. Responsibilities will include developing effective messaging and communication strategies, managing external communication channels, monitoring, and managing brand standards.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Communications Management
Builds, plans, and implements the overall communications strategy for the organization with the direction and approval of the Chief Advancement Officer.
Manage/supervise communications content specialist, and other team members as needed.
Create or oversee production of all communication materials for One Family Illinois for both social and traditional media. Types of projects include but are not limited to:
- Website content
- Fundraising and marketing materials
- One Family internal newsletter
- Social media updates
- Press releases/ press kit
- Annual report
Track online metrics to gauge communication effectiveness including email open rates, website, and social analytics.
Create style guides and brand voice for all public relations, marketing, advertising, and advancement.
Promotes and represents One Family Illinois in its relationships with other individuals, community agencies, organizations, and the media wherever assigned in a dignified, ethical, and impeccable manner.
Prepares all relevant marketing and media data for internal and external reporting, including EMT reports, Board of Director reports, Communications Committee Reports, etc.
Complies with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county and city laws, rules, and regulations.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or relevant field.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Excellent written, digital, and verbal communication skills.
Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey messages.
Proven experience creating targeted content.
Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
Media relations and crisis communication experience preferred.
Organizational skills, and the ability to multitask, prioritize projects and work well under pressure.
Reliable, punctual, with ability to work as part of a team, as well as in a leadership role.
Technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms, preferred, and to create web and mobile content.
Ability and willingness to travel to Lockport, Chicago, Roosevelt Square Villages and Casa Tepeyac, as well as metro area meetings as position requires. Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable access to a vehicle.
Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to be flexible and work effectively and efficiently.
Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test.
Ability to meet DCFS requirements as they relate to employment in a Child Welfare Agency, including a criminal background check and Drug Screen.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential materials.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and firearm-free environment.
Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.
ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.
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