Communications Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services.  Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Manager supports Senior Staff and Program Managers in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic communications to enhance internal and external agency communications.  We are seeking an outstanding writer/editor with design capability who can quickly digest complex content and produce high quality materials for a variety of audiences. Individual will also manage and coordinate JDEI initiatives for HFP along with the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

This individual will work across programmatic areas at the Health Federation, and therefore, will need to be able to set priorities and manage time well.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Monitor and assure that all communications vehicles have a unified brand identity and meet production quality standards.
  • Write, edit and design fact sheets, brochures, and organizational and program descriptions for a variety of communications and fundraising purposes.
  • Assess needs for, develop and update organizational printed materials and website, in conjunction with HFP staff.
  • Assist HFP staff in developing presentations and posters for conferences and meetings.
  • Provide content for and manage HFP website, as well as HFP social media accounts, including LinkedIn, Facebook and X (TwitterR).
  • Manage and coordinate JDEI projects including scheduling virtual meetings for internal and external entities.
  • Edit photos and videos as needed.
  • Assess needs for, develop, and update organizational printed materials, in conjunction with HFP staff.
  • Develop and sustain an internal communications (organizational policies) plan to support cross-departmental exchange of information and a coherent sense of HFP identity.
  • Contract and work with communications consultant, external graphic designers, web designer, videographers and/or photographers as needed to develop and maintain materials, and to develop and implement specific projects or campaigns that require outside expertise.
  • Develop media strategy. Assist with proactive media outreach and reactive media responses as needed.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, English, Journalism, or Graphic Design.

Skills/Experience

  • Outstanding writing and editing abilities – the ideal candidate will be able to absorb new, complex material quickly, and generate excellent written product in a short period of time.
  • Experience with design of electronic and print materials, familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and experience using Canva.
  • Photo and Video design and editing experience.
  • Experience using Drupal for web development is preferred.
  • Proven ability to learn new technologies/software and utilize these to support communications needs.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • At least 3 years of experience in nonprofit communications. Some background in PR/Marketing/Development preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for the mission of the Health Federation.
  • Some background in healthcare and/or human services highly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and across departments.

Work Environment:  Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment.

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Full time position - typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  Random weekend.

Travel:  Minimal to none

Physical Demands:  Standard office work

Salary and Benefits:  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

  • Medical with vision benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D and long term care insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

To Apply:  In addition to your application, please include responses to the following questions in a cover letter: 

1. We're excited that you're interested in our Communications Manager role! Tell us why you're excited about the possibility of joining the team. 

2. The Communications Manager reports to the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and will serve as the sole communications person in our organization. Tell us about your experience in terms of working as a team of one. What did/do you like best about working in a solo capacity? Least? 

3. The Communications Manager is accountable for writing organizational materials, media relations, social media, and graphic design, as well as other responsibilities.  Tell us about your experience and be sure to include details about your strengths and growth areas in these 4 components of a communications role. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.