Rural Storytelling Specialist
3 weeks ago
The Housing Assistance Council is seeking a highly skilled External Affairs Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to make a real impact in rural America.
About Us
The Housing Assistance Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving housing conditions for the rural poor. With over 50 years of experience, HAC provides below-market financing, technical assistance, training, research, and information services to local rural organizations.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and creative communications professional to expand HAC's corporate communications and culture of storytelling. The External Affairs Specialist will take a lead role in creating and executing the organization's communications strategy, developing content and key messages for external audiences that highlight the incredible impacts of HAC's work.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of communications principles, fundraising, and policy, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. A working knowledge of graphic design software and Office 365 skills are also required.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and execute a communications and external engagement strategy that amplifies HAC's brand as a leading national organization.
- Develop and manage outreach content, including presentations, speeches, talking points, donor outreach, op-eds, videos, and success stories.
- Work with HAC leadership and staff to identify and create content that supports HAC's policy priorities and programs.
- Monitor and coordinate visibility opportunities for HAC leadership and staff.
- Bolster internal and external communications plans.
- Support fundraising and advocacy activities.
Qualifications
- Associates degree, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional communications experience or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of communications principles, fundraising, and/or policy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Canva or similar graphic design software.
- Excellent Office 365 skills.
- Unwavering attention to detail and ownership of work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently under moderate supervision.
What We Offer
HAC offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. The estimated salary range for this position is $64,000 to $84,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
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