Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) was formed in 2001 with the vision of showcasing Latino talent in Wisconsin and providing individuals with the support they needed to reach increasing levels of success in their careers.
Today, HPGM is more committed than ever to increasing economic prosperity and growing Latino influence for a stronger Wisconsin. Their vision is a Wisconsin where economic and social advancement is a reality for all Latinos, which remains at the core of their programming and initiatives.
As HPGM grows and expands, they are continually creating programs tailored to the needs of the diverse membership base, reaching across sectors and experience levels. HPGM currently has three important positions available to lead us through this growth.
The Development Director, Program Manager, and Communications Director will individually and collectively play a key leadership role in HPGM’s growth and evolution. HPGM serves more than 3,600 students and professionals annually in Wisconsin and collaborates with and supports more than 100 community organizations, corporations, educational institutions, employee resource groups, non-profits and small businesses. HPGM’s mission is to create a dynamic environment for Latino professionals to thrive by providing culturally affirming leadership development, mentoring, networking, and nurturing a network of support for Latinos in Wisconsin.
To learn more, please visit www.hpgm.org.
Position Overview
HPGM is looking for a Communications Director (CD) who is strategic, organized, creative, and flexible. They are looking for someone with a “Builder” mindset as they are in a growth phase and working to develop infrastructure. This individual will serve as the communications expert and leader for HPGM, developing and upholding a brand consistent with HPGM’s mission, vision and values.
Essential Responsibilities
The Communications Director is accountable for creating and implementing strategies to communicate HPGM’s value proposition to various constituency groups. The CD collaborates effectively through timelines and project plans, and produces impactful communications to drive awareness, philanthropy and engagement from HPGM’s members and the broader community.
- Lead all organizational communications including strategy, content development and execution
- Work with HPGM team members to create and execute internal and external collateral materials and communications initiatives that support and enhance HPGM’s brand message and image
- Set annual strategic communications priorities, partnering with the President and Chief Possibilities Officer and aligning to organizational strategy, including setting measurable goals for continuous improvement on reaching and engaging various HPGM stakeholders across various channels
- Develop and advance the thought leadership and voice of the President and Chief Possibilities Officer and CPO including speaking engagements, media interviews, media preparation, social media, and internal communications
- Develop communications strategies that will broaden programmatic reach, deepen impact, and inspire giving
- Execute digital marketing across all platforms – email, website, and social media – including development communications and member engagement campaigns
- Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, providing clear and compelling messages to the media, public, and stakeholders
- Partner with VP of Operations and Development Director to produce annual impact report, and other funder reporting.
- Partner with the Development Director and President and Chief Possibilities Officer on fundraising and stewardship communications.
- Serve as liaison with the Marketing & PR Committee
- Partner with the VP of Operations to develop an annual communications budget
- Effectively manage an annual communications budget to ensure high-quality, financially responsible use of HPGM funds
- The role will also manage relationships with key freelance partners: graphic design, photography, and video production to ensure seamless execution of communications efforts.
Qualifications
Education and Skill Requirements
Education and experience preferences based on job-related requirements and consistent with business necessities, including:
- 5-7 years of experience in marketing, communications or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree from college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated written and speaking skills in both Spanish and English is preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated leadership creating marketing and/or communication plans with both internal and external partners
- Demonstrated growth in your ability to manage projects end-to-end (from concept to design and execution)
- Demonstrated ability to build and leverage networks to achieve the vision of HPGM
- Demonstrated experience in writing persuasive and donor centered content
The annual salary range for this position starts at $65,000.
This is a full-time hybrid position with 0-10% travel, inclusive of in-person collaborative meetings and scheduled time with the VP of Operations. The ability to travel independently within Wisconsin is necessary.
If you would like to see the job description for the Development Director or Program Manager positions (also posted on Jobs That Help) please see: leadingtransitions.com/ltwp/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HPGMIDFFF.pdf
COMMITMENTS FROM HPGM
HPGM is dedicated to empowering the lives and futures of Latinos in Wisconsin through leadership development, investment in educational excellence, and by convening and engaging the region’s dynamic Hispanic professional community.
HPGM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disabilities, or veteran status.
HPGM offers its staff members generous benefits, including:
- Generous annual PTO
- Flexible working arrangements
- A combination of in office, offsite, and remote working
- IRA retirement program through which HPGM contributes 3% of an employee’s salary
- Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
- HPGM contributes a monthly reimbursement through the ICHRA to help cover qualified health insurance premiums. Qualified expenses are: Individual health plan premiums (on or off the Federal Marketplace Exchange), Dental plan premiums, Vision plan premiums, Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D.
- Group disability insurance (ST & LT) for full-time employees
- The following paid holidays: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; 4th of July; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve Day to New Year’s Day
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
For full consideration, please assemble and email all items below, combined into one document, to HPGM@leadingtransitions.com no later than 1:00 p.m. CT December 12, 2024: A letter describing your qualifications for this position, your interest in HPGM’s mission; A detailed and updated resume, and the names of, your relationship to, and the contact information for, three professional references.
** Please indicate in the subject line of your email you are applying for the COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR position.
Please know:
- References will not be contacted until a candidate has been notified.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of thorough background and reference checks.
- All inquiries about, and interactions with, candidates are kept in strict confidence.
All positions will remain open, until filled.
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