Communications Lead

Communications Lead

The Communications Lead position is focused on the development of clear, current, and timely information and communication designed to engage, educate, and empower the development of healthy, thriving communities.

Responsibilities include ensuring Makin’ It Happen’s (MIH) mission, vision, and values are consistently considered and infused in all our communication efforts for our service and focus areas. This position supports our three focus areas: Recovery Ready Communities, Resiliency Essentials, and Community Impact in the 603.

Content Development and areas of responsibility:

Marketing and Communications:

• Development of materials to support the three focus areas – print and visual media
  • Development of a tracking system to monitor the effectiveness of effort (data collection and evaluation)
• Marketing/promotion of MIH community impact events and programs
  • May include the development of event flyers/information sheets
  • Visual media (posters, social media postings, etc.)
  • Active support during events and programing as needed
• Expansion of our website content and community compass resource guide
• Development, coordination, and promotion of our two Podcast series: Life of a Teen (LOAT) and Community Conversations. One podcast per series per quarter, a minimum of eight per year 

Social Media:

• Continued development and management of social media messaging
• Expansion of community partner engagement
• Track effectiveness, report out monthly

 Story core:

• Creation of a series of progress-focused stories designed to engage, educate, and empower
• Develop and coordinate an ‘in our own voices’ training and speaker’s bureau for those with ‘lived experience’

Other:

• Other duties as assigned - As focus areas grow, responsibilities may grow

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft office suite, Canva, adobe and podcast software
• Proficient in taking photos and video recording events/meetings
• Proficient utilizing zoom, constant contact
• Advanced people skills – experience working with diverse population sectors
• Understanding of community development and continuum of care model
• Experience working independently and in group settings
• Established interpersonal skills – able to join team discussions, solution driven

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications/marketing, public health or community development/organizing or,
• Bachelor of Arts in any of the above with 2 -3 years’ experience in public health systems development, macro social work, or community development/organizing
• Social, public health, non-profit, prevention-based work experience
• Prevention coalition experience
• Certified Prevention Specialist, in process of obtaining/maintaining
• Current driver’s license/own transportation
• Background checks are required

Position Details:

• This is a team-based, grant funded, salaried position
• MIH operates under a flexible in/remote office model, allowing for schedule and workspace flexibility
• Laptop and printer (if needed) will be assigned
• On-boarding process (throughout first month), 90-day probation period
• Two weeks paid vacation, available to schedule post 90-day probation period
• Robust Holiday (paid) schedule
• Performance review will be scheduled annually (based on start date)
• Salary to be based on experience, full time salary range: $55,000 – $60,500
• Health care benefits are the responsibility of the employee

This is a grant supported, salary-based, flex-work position, with opportunities for expansion. Flex-work model includes a mix of in-office, in-region (greater Manchester), and state (Concord) meeting as well as remote working environment.

This position is grant supported and is subject to change (with written notice) based on grant changes and funding availability. Position is currently fully funded through 06.30.2026