The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Deputy Director of Communications to manage and support the planning, coordination strategy, and execution of communications department strategic communications plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
- At least five years’ relevant professional communications experience.
- At least three years’ supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and supervise the work of the team.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation skills coupled with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organization.
- Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate and direct the work of others.
- Must have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom, and must have working knowledge of website platforms such as WordPress.
- Strong planning, organizational, and supervisorial skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills.
- Must have experience with social media and online marketing campaigns.
- Demonstrated experience and excellent knowledge of AP style and strong editing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word), PowerPoint and Google Apps, Gmail, Google Docs & Drive) and similar systems.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent problem-solving and follow-through skills.
- Excellent judgment, high emotional intelligence, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A track record of exhibiting strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and ability to interpret and communicate data verbally and in writing.
- A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Benefits
- Annual paid vacation
- Additional paid holiday leave in December
- Employer contribution to retirement account
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
