About Seedco:

Seedco is a $60+ million national nonprofit organization that works with local partners to create economic opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers, workers and neighborhood entrepreneurs. Seedco uses practical, effective strategies to address the challenges confronting Americans who are struggling to leave poverty and achieve economic progress. Working on these issues for more than two decades, Seedco is a leader in implementing innovative, multi-partner initiatives that foster financial advancement and security.

Position Overview:

The Manger, Communications is charged with refining and maintaining the communications infrastructure for Seedco and Seedco Financial Services, ensuring consistent use of messaging and a powerful visual identity for the organization across a wide range of media with the goal of elevating Seedco’s and Seedco Financial Services’ profile among key audiences.    These efforts include publications, marketing materials, public presentations, media relations, graphics, web-based media, and public information.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that Seedco’s communication with internal staff and external entities is clear, consistent and timely;
• Coordinates with senior staff in planning and execution of communications strategy and functions;
• Liaises with program staff to ensure consistency of Seedco’s brand throughout all marketing materials created outside of department;
• Leads and oversees development of marketing and other communications materials such as press releases and annual reports;
• Oversees maintenance of web site;
• Manages press relationships;
• Fields and directs responses to media-related inquiries;
• Facilitate media coverage and external communications;
• Oversees the Communication Department and delegates tasks as needed;
• Builds and maintains company’s presence in the media and manages Seedco’s image in the public; and
• Manages and negotiates contracts with supporting public relations and design consultants.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Communications or Journalism – or- an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 7 years experience in Communications or Public Relations is required;
• Prior management and supervisory skills strongly preferred;
• Must possess the ability to write about complex issues in clear, accessible style, and strong editing skills;
• Knowledge of New York City media markets preferred;
• Excellent oral communications and presentation skills are required;
• The ability to apply existing and emerging communications technologies and strategies is needed;
• Must have strong analytic skills; and
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation: 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Full benefits package is offered.

Seedco is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

How to Apply:

Forward resume and cover letter with salary history in MS Word format to: jobopenings@seedco.org.  You must put “Manager – Communications (Ref#10-45)” in the subject line of the e-mail in order for it to be processed.  E-mailing your resume is preferable to fax.