The Genesis Fund (www.genesisfund.org) is a mission-driven, focused, effective, caring, collaborative and creative organization looking for a Communications Director who can tell the stories and share the impact of our work. This new team member will expand the reach and scope of our communications at an exciting time of organizational growth and development. S/he will lead efforts to increase our visibility among individuals and institutions who share our social impact goals and will reinforce a clear and consistent brand and voice. We are seeking a team member who will be constantly observing and synthesizing the work of the organization and identifying opportunities to reach external audiences.
The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to the mission and values of the Genesis Fund and a passion for developing strategies and identifying opportunities to share our impact. We are seeking a leader with at least 5-10 years of experience leading or managing strategic and day-to-day communications, preferably in a nonprofit setting. The Communications Director will have excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize and communicate to a wide range of audiences. We also seek a candidate with knowledge of and commitment to advancing racial equity within organizations and through organizational work, including efforts to share thought leadership in this area.
The Genesis Fund
The Genesis Fund brings together resources to create housing and other economic and socia1 opportunities for underserved people and communities throughout Northern New England. We make projects happen that otherwise wouldn't, with people and places that are being left out of the mainstream economy.
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we are a statewide leader in expanding the supply of affordable housing and community facilities across Maine. We do this by both raising capital to provide financing to nonprofit organizations developing these projects and by offering expert technical assistance when needed. Through our work, we seek to address some of Maine's most pressing challenges that face low-income people and communities. These include access to stable, affordable housing, high-quality child care, affordable health care, adequate and healthy food and recovery services for those with substance use disorders.
Now in or 30th year, the Genesis Fund is in an exciting period of growth and expanding visibility. In the last decade, Genesis Total Assets have increased nearly five-fold and our loan portfolio now exceeds $30M. We have recently completed a new Strategic Plan. In that plan we identified goals including expanding our lending and technical assistance, deepening our commitment to racial equity, and using our position and platform to shape public policy and programs to benefit people and communities that have been left behind. To support those goals, we also identified the need to raise additional loan capital and invest in our team, including our communications capacity. The Communications Director will be a key part of helping to achieve all of these goals.
Details and Process
This is a full-time position based out of in our Brunswick, Maine office. However, we currently offer significant flexibility regarding work location and the possibility for substantial time to work from home.
Please read the full job description here.
The Genesis Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation and sick time, medical/dental/life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account, matched 401(K) retirement savings plan and a paid sabbatical after ten years of full-time continuous service to the organization. The salary for this position is competitive for our industry and commensurate with experience. Serious candidates are welcome to inquire about the salary range. The Genesis Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to info@genesisfund.org with "[Your Name] Application for Communications Director" in the subject line. We are seeking to fill this position by the fall of 2022.
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Jenny Rottmann
Deputy Director / CFO
Genesis Fund, Inc.
Brunswick ME
(207) 844-2035
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