Communications Specialist

Department: Resource Development Job Title: Communications Specialist Reports To: Resource Development Director The Organization: Homeward Bound is the leading nonprofit organization in Buncombe County focused on preventing and ending homelessness using the best practice Housing First model. We work collaboratively with community partners and have a proven track record of helping individuals and families achieve housing stability. Since 2006, Homeward Bound has moved more than 2,700+ people off the streets, out of cars, camps, and shelters and into permanent housing. Our values: We believe in the absolute value and worth of every single human being. We believe that housing is a basic human right, integral to self-worth and dignity. We believe that homelessness is a solvable problem. Position Overview: As part of the Resource Development team, the Communications Specialist is a full-time salary exempt position with benefits. In collaboration with Resource Development staff leaders, the Communications Specialist will create and execute a communications strategy to increase Homeward Bounds donor base and public awareness. The Communications Specialist will manage external communications and collateral ensuring Homeward Bounds message is consistent, appropriate, and engaging. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating informative and creative content to include newsletters, client stories, social media, marketing and advertising content, as well as updating and maintaining Homeward Bounds web site. The ideal candidate will be well adept at fundraising and communicating through the written and spoken word, social media, film, and web content.