Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title: Communications Manager
Reports To: Chief Business Officer
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Created: April 30, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Manager will lead strategic communications efforts to elevate our brand, enhance
internal and external engagement, and support organizational priorities through high-quality, consistent
messaging. This role manages the creation and distribution of content across channels and ensures
cohesive storytelling aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for internal and external
audiences.
Create and manage content for newsletters, press releases, reports, social media, website, and
marketing collateral.
Coordinates media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to execute communications strategies.
Monitor communication metrics and adjust strategies based on performance data.
Ensure brand consistency across all communications and platforms.
Assist in managing freelance writers, graphic designers, or other vendors as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short- and long-term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High-Quality Work: Make sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing,
or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Media relations, or public affairs.
Prior work experience in a non-profit atmosphere is preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing multi-channel communications strategies.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Routinely works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of staff and/or contractors may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
Must have the ability and desire to function as part of a team, yet work with a high degree of
independence.
Must have the ability to maintain a high degree of autonomy, accuracy, and integrity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Proficiency with content management systems, email platforms, and social media tools.
Familiarity with branding and messaging strategy.
Knowledge of media tracking and analytics platforms.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid Work Environment – Primarily remote for daily operations, with in-person attendance required for events as needed.

Flexible work from home options available.

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.