Communications Manager at San Gabriel Valley Habitat For Humanity – Monrovia, California

Job Location: 800 West Chestnut Ave., Monrovia
Reports To: Senior Director of Communications and Operations
Department: Marketing
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $70,304.00- $74,000.00

Company Description:

In 1990, a small group of dedicated volunteers with a desire to eliminate substandard housing in our community founded San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to our supporters, more than 200 local and international families have been able to build or repair their own homes here in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley and beyond. Through the years, we have maintained our unrelenting determination to help families in need by offering a hand up, not a handout. Through donations, shopping at our ReStores, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Job Summary:

The Communications Manager is a key member of the Communications and Operations team, responsible for advancing SGV Habitat’s public presence, storytelling, and media engagement. This role supports communications, fundraising, and public relations efforts by developing written content, managing media relations, tracking and analyzing PR performance, and ensuring consistent, mission-aligned messaging across platforms.

This position plays a critical role in SGV Habitat’s recovery and rebuilding efforts following the Eaton Fire and requires staying current on related statistics, trends, and community impact data. The Communications Manager collaborates closely with internal teams to identify storytelling opportunities and translate organizational initiatives into compelling narratives for donors, partners, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as an active member of the Communications and Operations team, contributing to departmental planning, strategy, and staff meetings
• Develop, edit, and distribute written communications including newsletters, press releases, reports, briefing materials, and campaign content
• Support public relations efforts by tracking media coverage, analyzing PR metrics, and preparing performance and impact reports
• Maintain accurate and timely messaging related to disaster recovery, housing programs, and organizational initiatives
• Partner closely with the Marketing Manager to organize departmental materials and produce communications collateral and publications
• Coordinate media inquiries and support donor- and community-facing communications
• Assist with event communications and development-related initiatives as needed
• Manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing organization-wide communications or public relations strategies
• Experience working with external stakeholders, including media, donors, community partners, or public agencies
• Experience supporting or leading communications for campaigns, events, or time-sensitive initiatives
• Experience in a mission-driven or nonprofit organization preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread clear, concise, and grammatically correct communications
• Knowledge of public relations practices, media relations, and storytelling strategies
• Ability to analyze communications data and metrics and translate insights into recommendations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple communications projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with office and data management software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience supporting events and donor-related communications (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Statement

SGV Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, regardless of race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. SGV Habitat for Humanity will not inquire about a job applicant's criminal conviction history prior to making a conditional offer of employment.