Director of Communications, Marketing, and Advocacy Operations

Description

At Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, we know that clear, consistent communication is essential to advancing our mission. The Director of Communications, Marketing, and Advocacy Operations is a mission-driven leader who combines people leadership with process excellence to ensure our communications function is effective, efficient, and impactful.

This role oversees both the people and the systems that make the Communications team successful. The Director builds high-performing teams, optimizes operations, and ensures consistency in external and internal communications, brand management, and advocacy support. They serve as the connector between strategy and execution, helping staff stay engaged, aligned, and effective in amplifying Habitat Omaha’s mission.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire people: Mentor, motivate, and support the Communications, Marketing, and  Advocacy team; set goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster professional growth.
• Manage communications operations: Oversee workflows, project management systems (including Monday.com), and brand standards to ensure consistency and excellence across all communications.
• Optimize processes: Design and improve systems for campaign planning, content production, event communications, and advocacy support to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Serve as an active member of the Operations Team, working with peers across departments and the Chief of Staff to address day-to-day operational challenges, remove barriers, and strengthen cross-departmental coordination.
• Support advocacy: Ensure communications, events, and products that advance advocacy initiatives are delivered with quality and timeliness.
• Provide operational oversight: Manage budgets, vendors, and resource planning; act as a liaison across departments to align communications, marketing, and advocacy support with organizational priorities.
• Champion organizational leadership: Participate in planning, change initiatives, and culture-building across the organization.

What You’ll Experience

• Purpose-driven impact: Every campaign, message, and event you oversee directly contributes to more families accessing affordable housing.
• Collaboration & connection: You’ll work alongside program leaders, fundraisers, volunteers, and community partners who share a deep commitment to Habitat Omaha’s mission.
• Strategic influence: Your ability to optimize systems and lead people will shape how Habitat Omaha tells its story and engages the community.
• Leadership growth: You’ll be part of a team dedicated to professional development and innovation.

What Success Looks Like

• The Communications team operates as a high-performing, collaborative unit aligned with Habitat Omaha’s mission and goals.
• Communications systems and workflows are efficient, consistent, and scalable.
• Campaigns, events, and advocacy support materials are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact.
• Staff and stakeholders feel inspired, supported, and confident in the Communications team’s work.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years in communications, marketing, or public affairs with demonstrated success leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Education & Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Strong expertise in communications strategy, brand management, and project management.
• Strengths & Capabilities:
  • Executing: Skilled at organizing, problem-solving, and consistently delivering outcomes with accountability.
  • Relationships: Trusted leader who mentors staff, fosters collaboration, and engages diverse stakeholders with authenticity.
  • Strategic Thinking: Able to identify patterns, anticipate organizational needs, and translate strategy into clear, actionable plans.
  • Influencing: Communicates vision with passion, inspires buy-in, and unites teams and stakeholders around shared goals.

Why It Matters

This role ensures that Habitat Omaha’s communications, marketing, and advocacy support don’t just run smoothly; they thrive. By aligning people and processes, the Director of Communications, Marketing & Advocacy Operations helps amplify Habitat Omaha’s voice, strengthen its reputation, and advance its mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.  

Supervisory Duties

Direct reports include: Digital & Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, Public Relations Associate, Data Strategy & Impact Analysis Manager, Event & Marketing Manager, Advocacy & Public Affairs Associate.

About Us

Habitat Omaha provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and additional insurance options. We also offer a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching, an employee assistance program, and a variety of other benefits designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team.

Habitat Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, employ, train, and compensate employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.  

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.