🌍We're Hiring: Communication Manager

About Odyssea

Odyssea is a Non-Profit Organisation in Greece, with sites across Attika and Thessaloniki. Our mission is to ensure that people have equal opportunities by harnessing the power of knowledge for employment and personal development. Our vision is to build a world where all young people thrive by realising their full potential.

We place people at the heart of the programs and services we develop, aiming to meet their needs and help them gain the skills and confidence to become self-reliant and productive members of society. Odyssea follows the principles of transparency, neutrality, and accountability — offering equal upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all, regardless of gender, origin, religion, belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

As Odyssea continues its significant expansion, we invite a dedicated senior leader to be a driving force in our mission. If you genuinely want to make a significant impact on people's lives, this is a great position for you!

📍 Location: Athens, Greece (Hybrid)
🕒 Job Type: Full-time

📈 Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CΕO)

About the role:

As the Communication Manager at Odyssea, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving our communication efforts, amplifying our impact, and ensuring our mission, values, and accomplishments are effectively communicated to a wide audience. This is a leadership position that will have a significant influence on the company's success.

The Communication Manager will focus on overseeing and guiding the implementation of the communication strategy, with the purpose to raise awareness and promote the Odyssea’s activity toward different audiences and a variety of key stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication and development strategies to enhance the organization's visibility and reach.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content for various channels including the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and reports.
• Manage and guide the social media team in maintaining a strong online presence and engaging with our audience across platforms.
• Foster relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure press coverage.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather stories, testimonials, and data for communication materials.
• Monitor and analyze communication efforts to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and meetings as needed.

Main, day-to-day duties:

• Manage 3 direct reports within the communication department, including a Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, a Social Media Marketing Specialist, and a Graphic Designer / Video Animator
• Supervision of the creation, implementation, and monitoring of social media content
• Supervise creating, implementing, and monitoring digital advertising campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google Ads).
• Supervision of the creation, implementation, and monitoring of Odyssea's websites.
• Proofread, translate, and distribute press materials, such as news releases, dispatches, and media advisories.
• Coordinate content related to Odyssea news, achievements, and fieldwork posted to the appropriate web pages and social media channels.
• Monitor media coverage and respond to queries from journalists/editors.

Periodic duties:

• Engage and collaborate with donors and stakeholders of the humanitarian ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities for media work and provide advice on what services or activities would work best to meet media objectives.
• Define and devise means to approach new audiences.
• Develop a network of media sponsors.
• Represent Odyssea in partnership meetings, as needed, and promote its brand internally and externally.
• Be an active community manager for the online community of Odyssea.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience (at least 5 consecutive years) in a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Proficiency in managing social media accounts and using social media management tools.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working on a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool and proficiency in software packages, including MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and respect for confidentiality.

Added value:

• Proven experience in event planning, coordination, and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, patience, and a sense of humor.
• Opportunity to travel.
• Sales skills & experience.
• Marketing skills & experience.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector.
• Strong public speaking skills.

What we offer to make your work-life awesome! 🌟:

• 🏖️ 3 extra holiday days than your PTO (your paid time off as stipulated by Greek law) + 2 extra days off (Good Friday and Pentecost).
• 📚 3 personal learning days per annum with a 100€ company contribution
• 🤝 2 volunteer days off per year to be used at another organisation
• 🌐 Hybrid work model: Two remote days per week, based on current policy
• 💪 Private health insurance

Recruitment Process:

1st Interview: HR Generalist & CEO

2nd Interview: CFO & CTO

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