Now Hiring - Caritas Management Corporation - Business Development and Communication Coordinator in San Francisco, CA

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JOB TITLE: Business Development and Communication Coordinator (BDCC) Location: Corporate Office Department: Administration / In Office Position Reports To: The President FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Revised: February 26, 2025 GENERAL SUMMARY: The BDCC will support strategic initiatives to create and maintain a positive public image for the company. Along with active involvement in housing-related committees and boards to ensure alignment with policy development, advocacy, and best practices in the field. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Serves as a liaison between the company and the public. * Develops a communication strategy and "voice" appropriate for reaching target audience. * Develops and maintains a positive public image for the company through public-facing communication. * Establishes and maintains positive relationships on social media, with ownership, and public interest groups. * Develops and/or executes social media and content strategies to release information on the company in a manner that will promote a positive public image. * Develop and implements a long-term plan to communicate the company's mission statement externally. * Drafts and implements crisis management strategies to mitigate negative media exposure and other similar risks. * Performs other duties as assigned. NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS: * Support outreach efforts by attending industry events, meetings, and conferences. * Assist in maintaining relationships with government agencies, nonprofits, and real estate professionals. * Research and identify potential partnerships that align with our mission. * Prepare materials, presentations, and reports to support partnership discussions. * Track and follow up on networking leads and opportunities. * Promotes community events involving the company. * Actively participate in local, regional, or national housing committees, task forces, or advisory boards as a core part of the role. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: * Extensive knowledge of public relation principles and strategies. * Extensive knowledge of social media's best practices and strategies. * Excellent public speaking skills. * Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications. * Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and outlets. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Candidates must be willing and able to serve on housing-related committees or boards as a required part of this role. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred. * Three to five years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to operate light office equipment and computer workstation. * Requires ability to perform repetitive movement of hands, wrists and fingers for use of keyboard and the opening/closing of drawers. * May involve the ability to be seated for extended lengths of time, including lengthy exposure to computer screens. * Incidental bending, stooping, reaching, and infrequently lifting to a maximum of 50lbs. * May require ability to travel to other CMC locations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Do you have the education and/or experience to do this role? (Yes or No) Ability to Commute: * San Francisco, CA 94110 (Required) Work Location: In person