Director of Marketing and Communications

Position Overview

The Director of Marketing and Communications (MarComms) reports directly to the Chief Advancement and People Officer on Habitat MidOhio’s senior leadership team, providing strategic oversight of the organization’s communication, messaging and brand. In this strategic leadership role you’ll elevate our voice – online, in the media and throughout the community – while driving brand cohesion, creative storytelling and mission-forward communication. This is more than just a marketing job; it’s a chance to lead through messaging by crafting content that resonates, engages and mobilizes. From donor communications to community outreach, internal communications strategy to executive thought leadership, you will help lead the charge in connecting people to hope and opportunity through homeownership.

At Habitat for Humanity MidOhio, we believe in building more than homes – we build communities, partnerships, and hope. You’ll join a team that’s passionate, purpose-driven and rooted in service, where your work directly impacts lives and helps build a more just, compassionate future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with Habitat MidOhio’s mission.
• Champion the organization’s brand identity across internal and external platforms, ensuring consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance.
• Write and edit messaging across key leadership priorities, including speeches and presentations.
• Craft compelling narratives and collateral for social media, newsletters, print materials, advertising campaigns, and donor/partner outreach.
• Adapt messaging across diverse formats with strong speech dexterity and a focus on audience engagement.
• Manage content calendars that blend proactive storytelling, timely campaigns, and mission-driven moments.
• Cultivate relationships with media to secure earned coverage and enhance public positioning.
• Create and manage press releases, media kits, interview briefs and crisis communications as needed.
• Support the CEO, executive team, and other senior leaders in becoming visible, credible voices in affordable housing and nonprofit leadership.
• Oversee website, social platforms, and email marketing channels with attention to analytics, user experience, and engagement trends.
• Leverage digital tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and elevate creative output.
• Collaborate across departments to promote events, campaigns, and community initiatives with strategic messaging.
• Design, implement, and assess marketing campaigns that drive attendance, awareness, impact, and giving.

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development abilities with a natural storytelling range.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect communications with measurable engagement goals.
• Creative, visionary, and self-motivated team player who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Canva, and design software to support content creation and digital presence.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to balance multiple workstreams toward shared objectives.
• Active commitment to Habitat MidOhio’s Core Values.
• 7+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, marketing, or public relations.
• A demonstrated portfolio of written content across various formats (social media, web, print, executive messaging, press materials).
• Proven ability to manage brand voice, storytelling strategy, and integrated multi-channel campaigns.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple internal partners and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in a nonprofit, mission-oriented setting, or civic/community-based organization.
• Familiarity with donor communications, fundraising campaigns, or volunteer engagement.
• Knowledge of affordable housing, equity issues, or community development strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 annually + discretionary bonus opportunity
• Paid Time Off program + paid holidays
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) – a generous portion is paid by Habitat MidOhio
• $2,500 annual employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) enrollment upon 6 months of employment: 50% employer match up to 6% of salary
• Monthly cell phone stipend or company cell phone
• Training & development programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)