Communications Manager

The Communications Manager helps the Vice President of Communications shape and protect the organization’s reputation, driving audience engagement, and advancing community and visitor growth through data-informed storytelling, omnichannel marketing, and stakeholder alignment.

The role blends strategic communications, behavioral insights, digital innovation, and place-branding expertise to influence residents, visitors, investors, and members.

Education & Experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
•6+ years of progressive communications experience
•Experience in at least one of the following preferred:
oDestination marketing organization (DMO)
oChamber of Commerce or economic development
oHospitality, tourism, or place-based branding
oProven success leading integrated campaigns and cross-sector partnerships
•Exceptional storytelling and editorial judgment required
•Knowledge of social media algorithms and platform trends
•SEO/SEM and content discoverability through emerging AI/GEO
•Understanding of behavioral science preferred (nudging, trust-building, social proof)
•Ability to influence diverse audiences with values-based messaging
•Systems thinking across tourism, economic development, and community identity

Job Responsibility

Writes and edits branded content for distribution in a digital medium, including interviews, and photography as necessary, on topics that have external audience relevancy and impact the Chamber and/or Chamber member’s brand in a positive manner. Articles must be appropriate for multiple distribution channels, including the Chamber website and social media accounts, as well as the Destination website and social media accounts.

Success Criteria:

All branded content reflects communication and industry best practices and is written for the appropriate mix of professional/business, academic, government, and lay audiences. All contacts made in the solicitation of content for various mediums should report professional, timely, and accurate portrayals of their work. The goal of the work, both written and edited, is to elevate the Chamber and its members’ brand and reputation, as well as enhance the success of the VCB’s annual DMO plan.

Edit articles written by other writers in a timely manner and meets deadlines consistently. Evidence of best practices in all work, use of Associated Press Style, participates in planning meetings with creativity and enthusiasm. Brings new ideas to the table through continual research of the digital realm.

Job Responsibility:

Advances a content ecosystem that prioritizes short-form video and immersive storytelling, creator/influencer collaborations, real-time engagement and social listening.

Success Criteria:

Maintains an editorial calendar aligned to business cycles, travel trends, and advocacy priorities. Manages the flow, placement, and editing of content to be published across Chamber/VCB’s distribution channels. Works with VP of Comms/Comms team members, Chamber members and VCB team to strategically position, edit, and publish content so that taxonomies, media assets, headlines, and copy all support SEO and emerging GEO practices. Develops and administers promotional information and tools designed to explain organizational goals and messaging priorities.

Job Responsibility:

Supervises the strategic production of graphic design, photography and videography needs in relation to branded content and in alignment with stated goals for communications vehicles serving both the Chamber/membership and the VCB.

Success Criteria:

Runs a weekly production team meeting without the attendance of the VP of Communications and reports weekly/in real time on any barriers to progress, delays or reconfigurations. Helps team members manage production schedules so that annual production timeline goals are met.

Job Responsibility:

Assists with special projects and facilitating news pitches, press releases, advisories and press trip itineraries as directed by the VP of Communications.

Success Criteria:

Attend meetings, follow up promptly with ideas and suggestions on special projects. Project leaders/ELT report good working relationships and work product. Evidence of content placement or other "pick-up" including but not limited to mass media outlets, trade publications and social media.

Additional Success Metrics/KPI’s

Growth in:

•Visitor volume and economic impact
•Chamber membership engagement and retention
•Improved brand sentiment/perception and share of voice
•Media placements and earned reach
•Digital conversion rates and engagement
•Crisis response effectiveness and reputation resilience
•Leveraging AI tools responsibly to enhance content generation/ personalization/targeting/audience segmentation

Total compensation for this position includes a salary range of $70-$80k and access to a substantial benefits package.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Opening - PT Music Teacher

Position Type: Preschool – 6th Grade Music Teacher
Standard Hours: 16-20 hours / week
Scheduled Days: 2 days / week

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School (SGGCS) is a STEM certified Catholic School in Bluffton, SC, serving grades Preschool to 6th Grade. We are located in the heart of Bluffton within the Diocese of Charleston. St. Gregory the Great is a welcoming, diverse, and faith-filled community that has been igniting the faith, minds, and dreams of our students since 2006. The school currently serves 188 students.

We are seeking an energetic, inspiring, and passionate Music Teacher who desires to work in a supportive faith community. This teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an inviting, engaging, and relevant music curriculum for students in Preschool – 6th Grade in accordance with school and diocesan guidelines. The Music Teacher is directly accountable to the principal and cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an educational environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education. This teacher must also follow all duties and responsibilities as outlined by the mission, vision, and values of SGGCS and the Diocese of Charleston. Certification and/or degree preferred.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and love of music and early childhood teaching skills allowing them to engage young learners in music through song, movement, and instruments. Students will be encouraged to be active, enthusiastic participants as they develop a love of music. Planning and directing Christmas and Spring Music Programs with an audience of family and friends will highlight the skills being taught.

An exceptional candidate embodies the following traits:

• Commitment and support to the mission, vision, and core values of SGGCS.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to write lesson plans and provide them in advance for the material to be taught.
• Able to complete assignments and assessments in a timely manner.
• Exceptional classroom management skills and flexibility. Be positive and proactive in your approach to teaching.
• Use data-driven instruction to set goals, action plans, and task appropriate instruction.
• Be able to work with learners of all types and abilities.
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Able to encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Able to respond to and assist with student, staff, and parental inquires in a timely manner.
• Able to cooperate, contribute, and participate effectively in team meetings.
• Participate in professional growth and development.
• Preferred technology skills with Google Classroom, RenWeb, etc.
• Can use technology well, including the various elements of music presentations, Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Hangouts, etc.), as well as navigating the Internet well.

It is an exciting time to join our SGGCS Team. Interviews are underway as we seek faith-filled, enthusiastic educators to join our SGGCS Team. We look forward to welcoming new energy and experiences to our school family!

To apply, please submit a resume, a non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references below (references will not be contacted until after an interview).

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.