Admin./Office Assistant - Part Time
Company: Sycamores
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY : Sycamores is a leading behavioral
health and child welfare agency, creating life-changing programs
and services which impact some of the most vulnerable children,
young adults, adults, and families in our community. Reporting to
the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Communications &
Marketing is responsible for implementing and carrying out a
strategic communication and marketing plan to increase awareness,
understanding and support of Sycamores vision, mission, and
accomplishments among its many constituencies. The Director of
Communications and Marketing will spearhead the delivery of timely
and relevant information via the website, social media channels,
email, and print mediums to a variety of constituents. The Director
will employ community outreach and visibility strategies to
cultivate increased recognition and support among public and
opinion leaders for Sycamores--- role as a leading mental health
nonprofit in Southern California. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (
These are the essential job functions for this position. The
essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to
those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this
position must be able to perform the essential function of this job
without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health
or safety of themselves or others.) The Director will work closely
with a senior peer group within the organization as the
communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Create and implement Sycamores--- annual
communications and marketing plan in order to increase the
organization---s constituent base, brand recognition and support.
Supervise the Assistant Director of Public Relations and oversee
relationships with hired communications vendors/consultants
(graphic designers, photographers, printers, videographers, etc.).
Develop a process to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of
communications projects to support continuous improvement and
creativity. Oversee and approve use of Sycamores logo and brand to
ensure proper use of brand identity. Lead the generation of online
content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable
action. Manage development, design, production, and distribution of
all communication pieces across various mediums, including print,
electronic, video, web, and advertising. Create and implement
advertising plan to help increase organization---s image and name
recognition throughout Southern California. Use analytics to track
and measure the level of engagement within social networks. Manage
all media and public relations interactions, contacts, and
submissions, building and maintaining relationships with local news
outlets. Manage and advise on any crisis communication needs.
Manage and participate in writing/editing of annual impact report,
scripts for videos, social media messaging, newsletters, press
releases and more. Performs other related duties as assigned. NOTE:
The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by
positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to
every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions
will be assigned every duty. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Sycamores is
seeking an accomplished Director of Communications & Marketing who
has at least 8 years of communications experience, ideally in an
---in-house--- leadership role within a complex (number and variety
of constituents) nonprofit entity, and covering areas such as
website content, newsletters, and donor communications. The ability
to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful
messages and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best
distribution channels is critical. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Bachelor---s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, PR,
or related field. Highly collaborative style; experience developing
and implementing communications strategies and plans. Experience
working with external vendors and/or ad agencies. Media relations
portfolio of contacts. Strong understanding of Adobe creative
platforms, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Excellent storytelling, writing, editing and verbal communication
skills. Experience managing crisis communications. A strong track
record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key
initiatives concurrently. Relationship builder with the flexibility
and finesse to "manage by influence". High energy, maturity, and
leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to
position communications discussions at both the strategic and
tactical levels. Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with
all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers,
donors, program participants, and other supporters. Self-starter,
able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating
and implementing new initiatives. Commitment to and passion for
Sycamores--- mission and the ability to communicate that to various
constituents. In exchange for your skill and experience, Sycamores
offers an excellent benefits package, which includes: --
Competitive salary -- Supportive work environment -- Medical
insurance -- Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee
only coverage plan -- Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer
paid up to two times the annual salary -- Long-term disability 100%
employer paid -- Flexible Spending Account -- 10 paid holidays per
year -- Generous time off policy -- Life Assistance Program All
candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment
must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health
screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with
California Government Code Section 12952, Employment
Discrimination: Conviction History. Due to the direct contact, we
have with vulnerable populations, services we perform in the
community, relevant CDPH orders, and CDC guidance, Sycamores
mandates COVID-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, employees are required
to (i) have a COVID- 19 vaccine and their booster shot if booster
eligible which is authorized for emergency use by the US Food and
Drug Administration or the World Health Organization by the first
day of work OR (ii) obtain a reasonable accommodation due to a
disability or sincerely held religious belief. To request an
accommodation, please notify Deon Johnson at djohnsonsycamores.org.
All offers of employment are conditioned on satisfying one of
above. No inquiries of vaccination status will be made until after
a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Sycamores
prohibits discrimination on the basis of a protected
characteristic, including disability, perceived disability, or
religion. Sycamores will not retaliate against any employee or
candidate for requesting a reasonable accommodation pursuant to
this policy. Company Description Sycamores is a highly respected
mental health and welfare agency with 10 locations throughout
Southern California. For over 119 years, Sycamores has been
investing in people. We provide innovative and effective programs
and services through a network of locations stretching across Los
Angeles and the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Antelope Valleys for
children, youth, young adults, and families facing serious life
challenges. Our highly effective behavioral health services impact
more than 16,000 lives annually. Services include: residential
treatment; transitional shelter care; foster care and adoption;
transitional living assistance for young adults currently or at
risk of experiencing homelessness; outpatient and school-based
mental health services; wraparound/in-home services; psychiatric
services; psychological testing; educational support services; and
after-school tutoring/enrichment. Sycamores is licensed by the
Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of
Social Services, certified by the Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health, LAHSA funded and accredited through The Joint
Commission. Formerly known as Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family
Services, Sycamores, was created through the merger of two leading
California child-welfare organizations in November 2005 ---
Hathaway Children and Family Services and The Sycamores. The agency
is now one of the leading and largest children---s mental health
and welfare organizations in Los Angeles County. The Sycamores,
originally known as the Pasadena Children---s Training Society,
became Pasadena---s first orphanage when it opened its doors in
1902. Hathaway Children and Family Services--- roots reach back to
1919 when it was founded in Los Angeles as the Kiddie Koop
orphanage.
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