Dress for Success® Houston (DFS Houston) seeks a compassionate storyteller for the Marketing and Communications Associate role to support our fundraising efforts through external/internal communication, marketing, and event support.

Marketing/Communications

· Manage agency social media outlets with an editorial calendar and active engagement plan.

· Maintain and update the look of the website and review analytics.

· Engaging storytelling in multiple mediums.

· Content creation for bi-monthly agency emails and DFS Houston bi-annual printed multi-paged newsletter in collaboration with the Development team.

· Scripting for program content, video messaging, and event presentations.

· Create and collaborate on digital and print media content for all campaign/event collateral.

· Proof agency materials for digital and print media.

· Create and execute online giving and voting campaigns, including social media graphics and film clips.

· Create and execute event and awareness campaigns. Examples: Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, Women’s Health Month and Women’s Veteran’s Day.

· Maintain and update all branded material agency-wide to include email/announcement templates, letters, flyers, and member/sponsor benefits.

· Maintain branding guidelines agency-wide in collaboration with the Director of Development.

· Oversee social media requirements for grants and sponsorship commitments.

· Design/Create/Proof Board reports in collaboration with the Director of Development and President.

· Support monthly e-newsletter/marketing materials for WOW.

Public Relations

· Craft press releases for signature events, initiatives, and pitch features as applicable.

· Maintain media relations by promoting relevant content and providing social media mentions.

· Point of contact for media inquiries.

· Schedule and coordinate with photographers for special events.

· Schedule Proclamation with the City of Houston and corresponding requirements.

Development

· Assist and participate as a development team member for all major events.

· Promote community partnerships to achieve agency goals.

Qualifications

· Minimum of four years in non-profit or communications/marketing/public relations sectors preferred.

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Proficient writing, copy, editing, and proofreading skills.

· Ability to create and develop new ideas and concepts for the agency.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, inquisitive to learn new software, applications, and platforms.

· Photography, CRM platform (SalesForce preferred), MailChimp, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Square Space skills are a plus.

· Graphic design skills or ability to work with a third-party designer to create concepts needed.

· Working knowledge of the printing processes, layouts, and mediums to collaborate with third-party printers.

· Ability to relate to diverse groups from different sectors, including corporate and social service agencies.

· Proficient knowledge of social media trends, website analysis, and use of social media scheduling.

· Energetic and welcoming personality, encouraging, positive, and professional demeanor.

· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and results.

· Passion for the mission of Dress for Success Houston.

Work Environment

· Onsite, Full time (35 hours a week) Monday through Friday.

· Must be able to work evening and/or weekend events; approximately three per month.

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