Communications Specialist
This position is to be based in Bratislava and requires 20% of travel.
What would be your responsibilities?
• Take ownership of developing and implementing communication strategies that support Habitat’s regional and global objectives, working closely with regional leadership.
• Coordinate content gathering and storytelling in Europe, Middle East and North Africa countries, supporting our programs, fundraising and advocacy.
• Reinforce Habitat’s brand and communications standards among content-gatherers, setting clear guiderails around the development of stories, images, videos and other assets.
• Review and edit key content and tools such as stories, photos, videos, press releases and communication strategies.
• Help coordinate media interviews and other external communications opportunities related to Habitat’s work in the region, including preparation of key spokespeople.
• Support communication activities around Habitat-sponsored events and forums in which Habitat participates.
• Lead regional website management and social media engagement.
What do we require?
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications or other field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public relations or related field
• Fluency in English
• Proven ability to write and curate strong content while meeting brand and messaging needs
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders from across the globe
• Experience with managing social media
• Active support of HFHI Values:
- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
The monthly gross pay starts at 2530 EUR / month (based on previous experience + benefits).
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS:
If you’d like to join our Global Communications team and you qualify within the specified job requirements, submit your motivation letter and CV in English to Human Resources by applying via our careers website. Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio or samples of their work for consideration.
DEADLINE: Closing date for applications is February 20th, 2025. Every candidate who applies will receive feedback from us.
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.