Eugene, Oregon:Director of Communications/Holt International Children's Services

Director of Communications

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Eugene, Oregon, 97402, United States
Posted by: Holt International Children's Services
Job Category: Advertising, Communications, Management , Marketing, Public relations
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: January 4, 2010
Last updated: December 9, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 9, 2009
Area of Focus: Communications Access and Infrastructure, Media and Journalism



Description:
Holt International Children’s Services seeks a dynamic, articulate, creative and motivated full-time Director of Communication to shape and lead an ambitious communication program and team dedicated to building brand equity for the organization.
The director will be responsible for all aspects of advertising, marketing and internal/external communications, with the goal of effectively using traditional media, interactive media and social media to engage diverse audiences including adoptive families, donors, friends and the public.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic and tactical skills, advanced writ-ing/editing skills, the ability to coordinate and produce quality work on deadline, and to work effectively with staff and freelancers from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Applicants should have a minimum of five years in communications or related field, with clear evidence of strategic leadership ability. Supervisory experience and ability to work collaboratively are highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree required, with experience in journalism, marketing, communications or related course of study; master’s degree preferred.

Essential Responsibilities
-Coordinates integrated communications strategies, including marketing, public relations and web based strategies to promote Holt International to multiple audiences.
-Develops and Promotes Holt Brand to target audiences.
-Supervises Holt’s Communication Department.
-Shapes strategic communications and message content for target audiences
-Creates and implements an integrated communications plan for Holt.
-Promotes the Holt brand with media and web based strategies.

Required Skills
-Exceptional representational and communications skills, verbal and written.
-Demonstrated ability for leadership.
-Demonstrated ability to innovate.
-Delivery of program results – turning mission into implementation.
-Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
-Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Additional Qualifications:
May require up to 10% international travel
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume online at www.holtinternational.org. Additional questions may be directed to jobs@holtinternational.org.


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