Communication & Marketing Specialist 12

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Job Ttitle: Communication & Marketing Specialist 12

Company: Housing Authority of the of Austin


Description: Job NoticeDate Posted: February 10, 2025Position: Communications & Marketing SpecialistStarting Rate: $60,000/yearJob # 12-25DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until FilledEstablished in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACA’s mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is looking for a Communications & Marketing Specialist to join our high-performing organization. This role requires a creative and organized communications leader to support our marketing and communications initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Communications & Marketing, this position will help advance HACA’s mission, promote our culture and values, and strengthen the HACA brand. HACA has been a leader in affordable housing in the City of Austin for more than 85 years. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, local government entities, and numerous non-profit agencies, HACA provides access to safe, stable housing to over 20,000 individuals.What you will do in this position:

• Strategic Messaging & Content Creation

• Develop compelling messaging and content to reach target audiences effectively.
• Marketing & Collateral Design

• Design marketing materials and promotional assets to support HACA’s initiatives.
• Digital Media & Visual Storytelling

• Shoot and edit digital photos and video content for social media, the website, and marketing campaigns.
• Community Engagement & Outreach

• Inform the community about HACA’s programs, services, and events through various communication channels.
• Performance Analysis

• Track, analyze, and optimize marketing efforts based on feedback and results.
• Public Relations

• Enhance HACA’s brand visibility
• Digital Communication

• Strengthen communication with residents
• Brand Refresh

• Update and refining HACA’s image
• Social Media Growth

• Expand our online presence

More about this position:Qualified candidates must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field
• One year of post-graduation job experience OR two years of internship experience in advertising, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations
• Excellent design skills with quick turnaround capability (design test required)
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Technical Proficiency:
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Spark)
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Bonus points for experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects

Preferred candidates will also possess the following skills and abilities:

• Three years of post-graduation job experience in advertising, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations
• Proven experience executing comprehensive strategic communications campaigns
• Established media relations network
• Technical & Digital Marketing Skills:

• Social media management tools (Hootsuite or similar)
• Website management (WordPress, HTML, and web design)
• Strong understanding of SEO and search engine optimization
• Spanish language proficiency

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave & federal holidays
• 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency
• Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work schedule available

For a more detailed description of our compensation/benefits offered, go to the following website:APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Application for the open posted position must be submitted via online at the following website: However, we will accept applications at the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, 1124 S. IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704. No applications will be accepted after the noted closing dates on the job announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or sign up for job alerts at our career site. The HACA is a drug-free workplace. A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check. A Driving Record, Texas Driver’s License, and a Physical/Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary: $60000 per year

Location: Austin, TX

Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:36:59 GMT


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