What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at EFAA?
EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Communications Manager
Hours of Work:hours per week
Reports to: Director of Development & Communications
Position Summary
The Communications Manager deploys a multi-channel communications strategy to advance EFAA’s
vision of a community where everyone is stable, healthy and thriving. The Communications Manager is
responsible for all day-to-day elements of the communications functions for the organization. Working
closely with the Director of Development & Communications, this position develops strategy and
produces directly all external communications to build engagement across stakeholders. This position
offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to lead the communications efforts of Boulder
County’s leading safety net organization.
About EFAA
EFAA’s mission is to provide stabilizing services, innovative programs, and transformative advocacy to
strengthen families and create a thriving community. As an organization we value community, resiliency,
innovation, integrity, equity, and impact. For overyears, EFAA has provided a local safety net to
vulnerable households, and has increasingly developed deeper programming to more systemically reduce
poverty, prevent homelessness, build family resilience and create a more equitable community.
Essential Functions
• Work across the organization to develop, implement, and evaluate an annual communications plan
- Develop content and creative / primary author for all communications, including but not limited to
newsletters, direct appeals, e-marketing, impact reports, digital content/ads, annual report, event
collateral, outreach materials, stakeholder stories, and blog posts
- Drive organizational branding and messaging, including developing and maintaining branded
- Develop and implement digital marketing strategy, including website, search engine, and social
supported by direct marketing, design, and developer vendors
- Manage and maintain the EFAA website; includes creating, editing and publishing website content,
- Manage and implement earned media/PR tactics to raise awareness, inspire support and share EFAA
and letters to the editor
- Manage print, radio, and digital advertising initiatives, including strategy, concept development, and
- Build catalog of communication assets including stories, photos, and video of EFAA’s work with
- Implement key strategies and messages that advance EFAA’s advocacy efforts and position EFAA as
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be
assigned as necessitated by organizational demands.
Skills/Competencies
You identify with many of these qualities:
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience and 3 years’ experience at communications
- Excellent writing/editing communications skills
- Excellent project and time management skills
- High degree of personal motivation, self-direction and detail-orientation
- Creative and strategic thinker with ability to proactively develop new ideas
- Proficient in MS Office, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and Social Media platforms
- Skill in graphic design/publishing applications a plus
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred
- Commitment to EFAA’s mission and the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Working Environment, Physical Activities and Equipment Used:
Typical office environment. Regularly uses computers for data input and other work.
Take proper safety precautions while as work, reports unsafe circumstances and takes action to prevent
accidents. Responsible for ensuring volunteers and supervised staff adhere to EFAA Safety Rules at all
times.
Compensation
This is a full-time position (100% FTE) orhours per week. The salary range for this position is $60,000-
$65,000. Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
Why You Should Apply
EFAA's culture is employee-focused, providing access to a generous benefits package including:
- Competitive paid time off and holidays
- Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans, including family coverage options
- Employer paid Simple IRA contributions
- RTD Ecopass
- Language bonus for bilingual English / Spanish employees
- Family friendly policies and practices
- A commitment to professional development and training
How to Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file to resumes@efaa.org with the subject line
“Communications Manager”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Our people are the foundation of who we are as an organization. Attracting, hiring and retaining diverse
talent enables us to be more innovative and better serve our employees, volunteers, participants, and
the community. EFAA is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). We are
committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless
of age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, familial
status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or
characteristics, parenthood, custody of a minor child, pregnancy or any protected class under applicable
Federal, State or local laws that is not listed above.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000