Creative Communications Coordinator

The Creative Communication Coordinator (CCC) will be responsible for crafting and executing compelling

communication strategies that enhance public awareness of Pikes Peak Habitat's (PPHFH) programs. The role will

focus on storytelling, content creation, media relations, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong

emphasis on producing high-quality digital materials to visually communicate PPHFH's impact. The CCC will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with PPHFH's mission and vision.

Responsibilities

Communication Strategy Development

• Create messaging that highlights PPHFH's impact on affordable homeownership and community development, inspiring stakeholders to support advocacy efforts
• Create and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy that is in alignment with PPHFH's strategic plan
  
  

Content Creation and Multimedia Production

• Develop engaging content, including articles, social media posts, newsletters, and impact stories
• Create multimedia materials such as videos, photos, and infographics to support PPHFH's
  
  

communication efforts

• Create profiles of families that participate in PPHFH's programs
• Manage production of print and electronic newsletters
• Ensure the PPHFH website and social media platforms are regularly updated with relevant, current, and
  
  

impactful content

• Serve as the point of contact and webmaster for web hosting company and other digital content providers
• Engage with constituents on social media to improve PPHFH's online presence, and collect and analyze data to evaluate performance
  
  

Marketing and Brand Management

• Coordinate, collaborate, and manage marketing projects for PPHFH, including design, pricing, production, and timelines
• Manage brand guidelines and ensure that all materials are current and up-to-date
• Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders in the design of marketing, event, and activity collateral to prevent misunderstandings, minimize mission and scope creep, and ensure projects stay on track, on budget, and are delivered on time
  
  

Media Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication-related inquiries and manage
  
  

relationships with local partners and media

• Draft press releases and coordinate media kits
• Support community and advocacy events, and public outreach activities
• Manage media releases for all events and programs
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other PPHFH staff to ensure the mission is successful
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Including any required experience, education, licensure, certification, or combination thereof:
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in journalism, public relations, communication, or marketing; strong writing and editing skills; experience in working with print and interactive/multimedia
• Can provide a portfolio of professional quality, relevant material
• Ability to work in team environment with enthusiasm for affordable homeownership and mission of PPHFH
• Proficiency in working autonomously under tight and changing deadlines with multiple projects
• Good working knowledge of website editing (WordPress preferred)
• An ideal candidate will have good working knowledge and experience in the following:
  
  

Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.

• Basic video editing and/or digital media production skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with A/V equipment and setup
• AP Stylebook
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Hiring range is projected at $22 - $27 per hour depending on experience.
• All FT employees are eligible for the following employee benefits:
• Medical/ Life/ Dental/ Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match up to 4%
• Accrued vacation and sick hours
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability available through FAMLI
  
  

JOB STATUS

• FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
• This position is full-time (FT). An individual in this position will regularly work a schedule consisting of 40 hours per week.
• Work Location: The primary work site is the PPHFH business office located in Colorado Springs, CO. Working in the office is the main location with potential for hybrid work from home after 90 days.
• Schedule: Usual business days are Mon-Fri, holidays excepted, and usual business hours are from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. This position will require earlier and later work hours at times, and occasional work on weekends.
  
  

APPLICATION TIMELINE & INSTRUCTIONS: NO PHONE CALLS, EMAILS, OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES

• Apply at pikespeakhabitat.org/employment
• Upload CV/Resume
• Upload cover letter explaining how you meet/exceed the position's preferred levels of education and experience contained within this job description
  
  

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