DVULI Communications Manager
Summary
| Title: | DVULI Communications Manager |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2688 |
| Location: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Job Type : | Full-time |
| Company: | RDV Corporation |
Description
The Opportunity
The purpose of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative Communications Manager is to connect with an audience of Christian leaders passionate about serving vulnerable and marginalized youth populations. This position is responsible for creating and implementing the DVULI brand standards and executing the DVULI communications strategy using a wide variety of digital and print communications tools to understand and communicate in a way that resonates with the urban dynamics that are common to the DVULI audience.
Our Unique Benefits
At RDV, we are intentional about enriching our culture and employee experiences through a unique blend of benefit offerings that include:
What You'll Do
Communications and Media Support
General DVULI Support
What You'll Bring
Additional Requirements
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The purpose of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative Communications Manager is to connect with an audience of Christian leaders passionate about serving vulnerable and marginalized youth populations. This position is responsible for creating and implementing the DVULI brand standards and executing the DVULI communications strategy using a wide variety of digital and print communications tools to understand and communicate in a way that resonates with the urban dynamics that are common to the DVULI audience.
Our Unique Benefits
At RDV, we are intentional about enriching our culture and employee experiences through a unique blend of benefit offerings that include:
- Robust health insurance options with competitive employer contributions.
- 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match of up to 7.5%.
- Grab and Go Deli/Market with employer-provided account credit of $650/year.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 22 days per year in addition to paid holidays.
- Fun culinary experiences and connecting with co-workers at monthly catered lunches, free of charge to employees.
- Employer paid parking in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
- Education and training reimbursement programs.
- Discounted memberships to MVP Sportsplex.
What You'll Do
Communications and Media Support
- As the storytelling lead, coordinates the messaging and implementation of all visual campaigns (texts, images, video, project schedules) with the DVULI Director of Alumni Support and Communications in accordance with DVULI brand standards.
- Serves as project manager in the development of branding assets from idea to execution.
- Works collaboratively with others to research, write, and edit multi-layered communications content (for both learning and promotional).
- Oversees the development of compelling communication materials to include; newsletter articles, social media posts, eblast content, promotional videos, brochures, infographics, weblogs, etc.
- Tracks and creates reports on the impact of digital media through data analytics.
- Gives oversight to the maintenance and utilizes library of created templates for printed and digital elements.
- Manages vendor relationships and tracks all budget expenses related to visual design and production of collateral.
- Provides oversite to photography and videography at DVULI events and productions.
- Monitors website and social media pages for content and comments.
General DVULI Support
- Supports the development of online and interactive learning tools for DVULI curriculum, internal staff trainings, and follow-up trainings as needed.
- Attend conferences and events as requested to assist with general conference coordination and production support.
- Collaborate with other Philanthropy initiatives to share knowledge and methodologies.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or a related field required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in creative disciplines of communications and marketing required.
- Experience with writing, editing, digital and web communications, and social media required.
- Experience with still photography, graphic design, and video production preferred.
- Experience with current communications tools such as Canva, Vimeo, and Zoom.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage budget, quotes, deadlines, contracts, projects and people.
- A desire to research and stay up to date with emerging communications tools.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with a variety of people; personal demeanor which is mature, courteous, cheerful, and gracious.
- Strong interest in urban affairs and youth ministry. Demonstrated experience in youth advocacy preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in high-quality service environment, building professional relationships, celebrating others, and collaboratively producing high-quality content.
- English/Spanish bilingual speaker preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Commitment to the mission and values of the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative.
- Must be able to lift/transport boxes of approximately thirty (30) pounds; stoop, bend, and climb steps and stairs.
- Requires occasional local and national travel; must be able to operate an automobile and be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to travel by use of commercial or private aircraft.
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