Director, Brand and Communications

Job Details

Job Location Portland Metro Area (Oregon) - or Remote USA Considered, -Position Type Full-TimeSalary Range $112,069.00 - $168,103.

00 SalaryTravel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

Salary Range : Please note the typical Hiring range is $120,000 - $130,000 per year. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.

The Director, Brand and Communications contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by leading all brand, storytelling, and communications functions.

Under the strategic leadership of the Vice President, this role is responsible for building and establishing brand awareness, developing and integrating a compelling story pipeline for multiple purposes across the organization, and creating content that catalyzes donors.

The Director is a member of the Marketing & Development Leadership Team and is a pivotal leader in raising resources to fuel our mission.

Medical Teams International Calling :

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.

Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising :

• Donor content (all segments) Oversee regular creation of donor-centric content that feeds MedicalTeams’ donor communications channels including : digital, direct mail and marketing collateral.
• Digital, including web and email In coordination with the Marketing Team, create compelling digital assets that engage donors and grow revenue.

Branding and Communications :

Award nominations Oversee nomination of Medical Teams for community and industry awards, as well as award nominations for others connected to the organization (e.

g., donors, volunteers, corporate partners).

• Disaster response Lead brand and communications functions of the integrated disaster response plan.
• Events content Create, review, and approve content support for Medical Teams events, including speeches, videos, written collateral, communications and branded materials.
• Marketing collateral Provide branded marketing collateral for use across the organization in support of Medical Teams’ objectives.
• PR Create and execute Medical Teams’ public relations and media outreach functions in coordination with external PR agencies contracted by Medical Teams.
• Brand management Manage Medical Teams’ brand to shape reputation and image; produce content and execute initiatives that build Medical Teams’ brand;

and enforce brand standards across the organization.

• Branding within Medical Teams’ facilities Work with the facilities team to build Medical Teams’ brand equity within facilities in the US and around the world, including mobile assets such as mobile dental vans.
• Video planning and production Manage a system of video content production and usage across all donor and prospect touch points, in coordination with Medical Teams’ country offices and specialized vendors.
• Community affairs Ensure Medical Teams is represented in community activities and is participating in key community forums in core markets (e.

g., Portland, Seattle).

• Story creation at scale Execute a system of story capture, content creation and usage of story assets that connects emotionally with supporters.
• Annual report Oversee production and distribution of compelling annual reports.
• Collaborate with field program staff to ensure reporting, program information, and data is accurate and up to date.
• Proactively facilitate the growth of Medical Teams’ programs by supporting the development of institutionally funded program proposals and concept notes, as well as supporting financial and program reporting to donors.

Conduct & Safeguarding :

Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.

Other Duties :

Ensure accountability is integrated into all aspects of work, including : project design and implementation; staff recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management;

partnership agreements; and reporting.

• Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
• Manage vendors to supplement team resources and fill gaps in critical areas.
• Manage brand and communications budget through careful planning, budget allocation and spend management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Required :

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience additional education substituting on a year for year basis for the required experienced.

Preferred :

Master’s degree in business (MBA) or communications

EXPERIENCE

Required :

• Minimum 8 years previous marketing experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing direct reports.
• Experience executing multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management and project leadership experience.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• History of setting and achieving stretch goals.
• Demonstrated ability in developing external partnerships.
• People and team management experience, with demonstrated skills in building high performance teams.
• Experience engaging mass audiences (e.g. consumers, mass donors).

Preferred :

Nonprofit fundraising experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge :

• Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values
• Broad base of marketing knowledge and skills covering all marketing fundamentals

Skills :

• Skilled at building and maintaining a high functioning, high performing work team.
• Commitment to positive relationships with staff, volunteers, vendors, program partners and donors.
• Consistently communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents.
• Intermediate skills in : Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and CRM; and Teams.
• Basic skills in : Microsoft Excel, Publisher, and SharePoint; and Finance / Budgeting management software.
• Mentoring, coaching and growing team members.
• Strong initiative, self-starter, proactive decision-making.

Abilities :

• Mentor, coach and grow team members.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and weekends as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel to departmental and organizational meetings as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible.
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern, which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends / descends stairs, steps, or ladder.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

BENEFITS

The following information outlines typical benefits available for, regular employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.

Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible work schedule options
• Life insurance & AD&D
• Generous vacation time (20 days), sick leave (10 days), and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness
30+ days ago