Job Post: Public Relations and Marketing Associate via Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (Washtenaw County) is seeking a Public Relations and Marketing Associate.

This position will be responsible for promoting both the Habitat for Humanity affiliate and  various departments and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore through marketing and PR. This position will coordinate between departments, generating material and distributing it through various means. Additionally they will be responsible for recruiting and overseeing interns in various departments to help accomplish these goals. This position will report to and primarily work with the Development Department.

Responsibilities:

• Strengthen and grow Habitat’s marketing strategy.
• Carry out web and social media strategy.
• Distribute monthly media updates.
• Write and distribute timely press releases.
• Generate design materials for the affiliate and for the ReStore.
• Oversee grassroots marketing campaigns to increase community awareness, especially for the ReStore, family recruitment, and volunteer needs.
• Create direct mail pieces as needed.

Qualifications:

• Possess an upbeat, outgoing and positive personality
• Strong writing skills and understanding of media relations
• Graphic Design experience with software proficiency (Habitat uses InDesign)
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm in presenting in front of groups
• Demonstrate the willingness to learn and a passion for affordable housing
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work and communicate well with all types of people

Skills Required:

• Must be highly organized, ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Design software knowledge a must.
• Strong writing skills a must.
• Basic office equipment skills: working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and internet. Database knowledge preferred.
• Design skills a plus.

To apply, email resume and cover letter to Maggie Porter, Development Director, at mporter@h4h.org

Candidates should save resume, cover letter and portfolio samples as follows: LastName_FirstName_Title

No phone calls, please.