United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County hiring Director of Communications | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Michelle Gutknecht
August 2, 2018
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County (UWGMWC) has a rare opportunity for a Director of Communications, reporting to the Vice President, Community Impact, who is responsible to the Chairperson of the Marketing & Communications Committee and the Board of Directors:
United Way is a recognized national brand and is the largest funder of health and human services outside of the federal government. Funds raised through United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County remain local and are invested in nearly 220-plus programs at over 110 local nonprofit program partners.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
DIRECT REPORTS (3)
PR and Social Media Specialist; Digital Media and Communications Specialist; Community Initiatives Marketing Specialist, plus volunteers and interns.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good understanding of group dynamics and group facilitation skills.  Experience in working with diverse populations.  Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands.  Ability to work in a complex environment using technical and interpersonal skills.  Ability to apply database management software concepts to practical situations.  Proficient with computer applications such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, ANDAR (donor database), and Internet desired.
REASONING  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Able to drive reliable vehicle to meetings, appointments and events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TO APPLY:
For further job criteria and complete details, click on: https://www.milwaukeejobs.com/j/33039733. If you meet or exceed job requirements, please apply directly at this web address today. Please indicate salary requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet