Communications & Events Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: • Proven knowledge of effective marketing and communications strategies and industry trends • Excellent verbal, written, public speaking and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff, donors and volunteers from diverse backgrounds • Responsive with great follow‐through skills and ability to build trust and maintain constructive relationships across organizational boundaries • Agility to work across different program areas and juggle multiple, simultaneous projects • Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, SquareSpace; some proficiency in HTML; familiarity with donor or constituent management applications, such as SalesForce a plus • Ability to vary work hours to accommodate “after hours” needs (attend meetings, make presentations, etc.) • Ability and willingness to be an organizational representative in public and on camera, including social media videos, news segments, and attending multiple Lions conferences/conventions. Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.