AVP Media and Public Relations

About Us:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.

Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Role Summary:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) is recruiting an Assistant Vice President, Media and Public Relations to join our growing Public Affairs team which sits within the larger External Affairs Department. The AVP, Media and Public Relations will be responsible for overseeing new and existing public affairs initiatives/communications. The position will work with the Vice President, Director of Public Affairs to develop and execute communication strategies that promote the company's business platforms and initiatives as well as the positive impact created through its work nationally as a nonprofit multifamily housing financial institution. This role will also work to strengthen the company's relationship with our partners both internally (other departments and field offices) and externally (borrowers, government partners, vendors, etc.). This position may also take the lead or play a supporting role in strategic planning and execution of certain other communications activities and campaigns, including events, webinars, partner communications, and internal/corporation communications.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with External Affairs team to align long-term goals for promoting CPC's businesses, initiatives, mission, and impact in all relevant markets and geographies.
• Play a key role in helping to plan for key department verticals, including public relations goals, brand strategy, digital communications/marketing strategy, and budgeting.
• Take a lead role in managing the company's relationship with its public relations firm on retainer. This may include but is not limited to drafting and editing press releases, managing media inquiries, developing pitches, tracking media coverage, and ensuring consistent messaging to the public.
• Working with CPC's Digital Content and Strategy Manager to facilitate the creation of content for CPC's digital social media platforms, email marketing and communications, and website and other projects as needed.
• Support senior and executive staff with communications activities including but not limited to drafting external emails to customers and partners, building briefing documents and supporting materials (i.e. PowerPoint presentations, run of shows, background materials, presentation support, etc.)
• Assist the Marketing and Strategic Communications team with drafting Internal and Corporate Communications as needed.
• Attend events and provide assistance with physical setup and/or advance as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties, as required
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of related work experience required
• Media relations experience and experience or knowledge of real estate lending strongly preferred but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and research skills and ability to lead and handle multiple time-sensitive projects under tight deadlines internally and externally
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills required; temperament to communicate with all levels of management in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, PowerPoint, and general database systems is required
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), preferred, but not required
• Proven proficiency in creating social media content for social media preferred but not required
• Proficient in customer relationship management (CRM) tools such as HubSpot for contact list generation, email marketing, etc.
• Prior experience managing social networks through Hootsuite preferred but not required
• Knowledge of WordPress web management system preferred but not required
• Occasional travel required

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events
• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office two - three days a week. The salary range is $105,000 - $125,000, dependent on experience.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.

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