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Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

Job Description

Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) is seeking an energetic professional with an engaging personality to help low-income households realize their dream of owning a home! Join our faith-based non-profit with over 30 years of experience creating affordable homeownership opportunities. Take the lead on developing and implementing a marketing and communication plan; build strategic relationships; plan special events; and lead community engagement efforts to expand HONK’s impact on the families and individuals we serve.

Marketing & Communication

Develops and leads the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communication plan in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan
Plans special events and collaborative opportunities
Further develops HONK’s involvement in a vintage car collection
Supports annual giving campaigns and fundraising activities
Supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, businesses, and foundations
Assists with the management of a donor management and acknowledgement system
Maintains accurate records and provides regular reports on goals in the marketing and communication plan

Community Engagement

Creates and helps implement an annual community engagement plan to grow and retain HONK’s client, volunteer and donor base
Maintains relationships with collaborative partners and cultivates new ones
Participates in relevant councils, commissions, committees and relevant community meetings
Develops outreach materials (newsletters, brochures, flyers, electronic media, etc.) to effectively convey the mission of HONK
Develops and schedules presentations; communicates with staff regarding coverage and responsibilities
Cultivates HONK’s social media presence to attract clients, volunteers, and donors
Coordinates special events including open houses, groundbreaking ceremonies, fundraising events, donor/partner/volunteer appreciation activities, presentation of new client welcome baskets/gifts, etc.
Maintains accurate records and provides regular reports on goals in the community engagement plan

Other Duties

Works in collaboration with staff and volunteers to meet the goals of the strategic plan
Contributes to and coordinates efforts with HONK’s Development & Marketing Committee
Assists with Candid Seal of Transparency, BBB accreditation, CHDO recertification, etc.
Performs additional tasks as needed to assist HONK in its mission, while exercising the highest moral and ethical practices as a representative of HONK and its faith-based foundation

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, English or other relevant field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
Excellent written communication skills, strong sense of visual design and strong presentation skills
High-level organization skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with a diverse population
Outgoing and engaging personality with confidence to interact face-to-face with individual and corporate partners
Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports on marketing and community engagement activities, to track and assess progress and address program deficiencies as they occur
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, email marketing and/or website management
Experience with non-profits and experience planning events preferred

Organizational Expectations:

Supports HONK objectives, principles, and values
Interacts effectively with HONK staff, volunteers and clients
Adheres to HONK policies and procedures, and acts in a professional manner
Suggests ways to improve organizational success

Benefits

Health Care, Dental & Vision
Paid Holidays
Personal Time Off
Eligible for Simple IRA Retirement Plan after 1 year

To Apply:

Submit resume with a cover letter and three professional references for consideration by July 17, 2026 to David Hastings at Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), 502 Fry Street, Covington 41011 or via e-mail to dhastings@honkhomes.org

HONK is committed to a work-life balance and will consider candidates interested in hybrid and other flexible arrangements that meet the needs of both the organization and the candidate.

HONK is an inclusive work environment and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered equally.

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