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Communications Manager |
[Posted 09/02/10] |
| Organization: | NYC Department of Homeless Services |
| Website: | http:// |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| Description: | COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) seeks a Communications Manager in the Communications and External Affairs Unit of the Executive Division. The selected candidate will manage internal and external communications projects which promote the Agency's programs and achievements; develop successful design solutions for communications and marketing materials, in keeping with the Agency brand/identity; manage and ensure the timely delivery of department projects; design and layout agency reports and newsletters, posters, brochures and other print materials as needed; assist in the creation of public relations campaigns; design and manage internal electronic communications including email blasts and newsletters; update, maintain, and build new pages for the website in consultation with DoITT; coordinate with program areas and other Communications staff on a daily and weekly basis to update content in print materials and on the website; prepare photos, text, files, and other information, as directed, for posting to websites using Adobe software; organize and maintain photo library; and assist with photo editing for websites and print materials. The selected candidate will serve as Agency photographer, when needed. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9AM – 5PM *see preferred skills PREFERRED SKILLS: • Demonstrated experience in graphic design and website design and development. • Knowledge of web languages including html and different content management systems required. • Knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign and/or Quark, and Illustrator required. • Prior experience with Informational Architecture. Attention to detail. Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Self-starter with the ability to take the initiative and follow through on projects. Comfortable working in professional and confidential environment. Ability to multi-task. *Punctual with schedule flexibility to attend periodic community events and meetings. Ability to take direction and offer productive feedback. Good sense of humor. Bi-lingual a plus, but not required. |
| Qualifications: | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a closely related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management, or in a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. Salary Range:$59,536 - $88,649 Candidates with two (2) years of city service may reside in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties. New York City residency is required for candidates with less than two (2) years of city service. |
| How to Apply: | Indicate Posting Number 071-11-1890-1990C on cover letter and resume and forward to Department of Homeless Services Recruitment Coordinator 33 Beaver Street – 12th Floor New York, N.Y. 10004 Or email to: dhsjobs@dhs.nyc.gov |
| Deadline: | 10/1/2010 |