Marketing and Communications Manager

Who We Are Hively’s mission is to build meaningful connections with families and communities, ensuring access to resources every child in Alameda County needs to thrive. Our vision is to transform the lives of children and families to benefit all communities and ensure a promising future for generations to come. We believe that through subsidized child care, mental health support, and community services centered in families of all types and backgrounds, we can profoundly impact the communities we serve. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our team. Our Team & CultureOur Team at Hively is a passionate and diverse group of individuals from a wide range of different lived experiences, backgrounds and professional expertise. We strive every day to create an environment for families and staff that is inclusive and welcoming of different experiences and perspectives. We prioritize learning, listening, and growing together and to foster a culture of respect. The Opportunity Join Hively as the Marketing and Communications Manager, a vital leadership role reporting directly to the VP, Communications and Development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven leader to own and drive the integrated marketing, communications, and development strategies while leading a small, dedicated team. You will be instrumental in increasing brand awareness, fostering community engagement, and building Hively's programs to better serve families and children.

What you will do:

• Lead and execute an integrated marketing communications strategy.
• Responsible for brand management, content creation, digital marketing, community outreach, grants deliverables and reporting, public relations and performance analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with program teams to increase brand awareness and visibility, events and partnerships.
• Act as a creativity agent with internal and external stakeholders, providing ideas and solutions to communications and marketing challenges and opportunities.
• Manage, execute and support the department’s projects and organizational initiatives with an eye on impact, results, learning and growth.
• Create and manage a metrics dashboard to measure team efforts.
• Collaborate with the VP and Leadership Team on internal comms projects and needs.
• Lead content and execution of internal all-hands meetings.
• Proactively use AI tools to enhance results and increase efficiency.
• Analyze data from campaigns, events and other efforts to inform the decision making process.
• Leverage our CRM to build and cultivate relationships with our stakeholders.
• Oversee our website.
• Stay on top of SEO/GEO trends and apply them to our daily operations.
• Events coordination and assistance in Alameda County as needed.
• You’ll manage, mentor and guide the professional development of two team members.

What you should bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years in digital marketing, social media strategy, and media outreach, including at least 2 years of people management experience.
• Digital Savvy: Proven track record in content marketing and CRM management (HubSpot experience preferred).
• Media Relations: Demonstrated experience working with both traditional media outlets and influencers.
• Community Engagement: Deep experience working with underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Agile Strategy: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while remaining organized, responsive, and reliable.
• Mission-First: A genuine passion for the wellbeing of families, children, and diverse communities.
• Creative Problem Solver: An "out-of-the-box" thinker who is willing to experiment with new ideas to engage varied audiences.
• Growth-Oriented: A lifelong learner with the humility to acknowledge mistakes, reflect on lessons learned, and integrate those insights into future strategies.
• Collaborative Spirit: Empathetic, curious, and dedicated to working effectively across teams.
• Bilingual Fluency: Proficiency (written and verbal) in English and at least one of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, or Farsi.
• Local Connection: Current residency in Alameda County with established community ties is strongly preferred.

Salary ranges are based on industry data, and final employment offer will be determined based upon factors including but not limited to an applicant's experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.Benefits* Medical, dental, and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee

• Health & Dependent Care FSA 14 Paid Holidays + 4 flex holidays, including your birthday!
• Generous paid time off policy (over 3 weeks per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year)
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively
• 403(b) plan
• SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to personal financial advisors
• Industry competitive salary ranges

Work Location This hybrid role offers work-from-home flexibility, subject to manager approval and based on job performance and business requirements. You may also be required to work from other Hively locations within Alameda County as operational needs arise. Welcoming Candidates from All Backgrounds Hively is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.