Communications Project Manager - Returnship

FHLB Dallas actively pursues dedicated and hardworking individuals to be a part of our professional team. Positions are offered on an as-needed basis for all departments.  View our current opportunities by clicking the View Open Positions tab above.  

BASIC PURPOSE

The Communications Project Manager will oversee and manage a variety of communications projects from conception through to completion.  The Project Manager will have a strong background in project management and communications, with the ability to coordinate and direct project teams, create comprehensive communications plans, and ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

This is a Returnship position, open to women who have taken 2 years or more career break. Our mission is to provide opportunities for professional growth, skill development and reintegration into the workforce through meaningful and engaging opportunities and development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as task manager across multiple communication projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects meet internal and external deadlines. Manage and track deliverables and deadlines using project management tools.
• Support the development of communication products, including website site content, newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, and reports.
• Develop an understanding of the project’s scope and ensure the business unit and communications team are on the same page.
• Identify and resolve or mitigate areas needing clarification, project dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Be a proactive self-starter, working independently to move projects and tasks forward to completion.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to schedule meetings.
• Offer logistics support for client meetings, webinars, speaking engagement, and other ad-hoc activities.
• Draft initial agendas, briefings, presentations, and other communications tools

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or public relations
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on communications and/or marketing projects.
• Experience in content creation and digital marketing.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification required.

• A demonstrated understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, and run team meetings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

FHLB Dallas Offers a Professional, Inclusive Culture

FHL Bank Dallas employees are committed to and exemplify the following principles:

• Service to our members is first and foremost
• All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
• Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
• Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
• Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
• Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity

FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin. FHLB Dallas will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities. Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.