Manager of Development & Communications

About the role

Join ReDiscover’s Development & Communications Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Design and execute comprehensive fundraising, communications, and business marketing plan
• Communications: Oversee digital channels (social media, website, email), manage media relations, design marketing collateral (impact reports, brochures), and monitor online reputation
• Development: Lead annual giving campaigns, direct fundraising events, champion donor stewardship, and identify/research competitive grant opportunities
• Brand Management: Maintain strict messaging consistency across all platforms while directing multimedia coverage (photo/video) at public and community events
• Clinical Collaboration: Partner regularly with clinical programs and leadership to align development goals with frontline healthcare needs
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor the development team, taking direct responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all deliverables
• Self-Management & Compliance: Prioritize complex workflows under tight deadlines while upholding organizational policies, healthcare laws, accreditation standards, and ethical practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field or equivalent discipline from an accredited university; Master’s Degree preferred
• A valid state-issued driver’s license is required, along with adherence to ReDiscover’s safe driving standards and agency driving criteria (e.g., proof of liability insurance and a functional vehicle)
• At least four (4) years relevant experience in development and communications; experience in non-profit and/or healthcare preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing a team
• Record of successfully obtaining large grants and improving donor development
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, experienced in everything from writing articles, press releases, and public speaking
• Strategic thinker who can create and execute strategic communication plans
• Proficiency in social media and online platforms
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Specific knowledge of various project and portfolio management platform(s), familiarity with online portals and other grant tracking software required
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email

Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit and/or healthcare preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Effective communication and public speaking
• Grant writing and fundraising
• Media relations and crisis management
• Event coordination and management
• Brand management and messaging consistency
• Collaboration with clinical teams
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Administrative and procedural decision-making

Benefits

Grow With Us We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as the Manager of Development & Communications through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the department and the community