Communications Lead - Community Impact Storyteller (Hybrid)

Habitat For Humanity of Durham Inc; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Durham (HFHD) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to tell our story across print, web, and social channels. Working with the President & CEO, you will keep the website current, draft press releases, and support development with compelling messaging.

The ideal candidate is a polished writer, creative problem-solver, and collaborative team member who cares about affordable housing and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two or more years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a portfolio or writing samples demonstrating press releases, web content, and social media.
• Working knowledge of website content management systems, social media platforms, and email marketing tools.
• Basic design and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud) including photo and short video editing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work in the office as scheduled and support occasional evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the President & CEO to develop communications priorities.
• Draft talking points, speeches, op-eds, letters, newsletters, and other messaging for leadership.
• Maintain HFHD's brand, voice, and style standards across all materials.
• Update and maintain the HFHD website, ensuring content is accurate and accessible.
• Write and publish web copy, program pages, news posts, event pages, and donation or volunteer calls to action.
• Monitor website analytics and recommend improvements.
• Manage email communications and e-newsletters in coordination with Development.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases and media advisories.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media outlets.
• Pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and prepare leadership for media appearances.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain a media contact list.
• Support issue and crisis communications as directed by leadership.
• Develop HFHD social media content calendars, posts, graphics, and short videos.
• Track engagement and report results.
• Capture stories from build sites, events, volunteers, and partners with permissions.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public relations

CMS

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Email marketing tools

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Durham (HFHD) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to tell our story across print, web, and social channels. Working with the President & CEO, you will keep the website current, draft press releases, and support development with compelling messaging.

The ideal candidate is a polished writer, creative problem-solver, and collaborative team member who cares about affordable housing and community impact.