09/14/2022
MentorKids USA is looking for a Communications & Marketing Manager. Please share this with anyone you think might be qualified and interested! Details:
MentorKids USA is a Christian-based organization that equips and empowers youth to be transformative leaders in their lives, their families, and their communities.
MentorKids USA seeks a Communications & Marketing Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the organization achieves its plans for growth in alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
This individual will report to the Development Director and be an intricate member of the Development Team.
Working closely with the Development Team, the Communications & Marketing Manager will create and execute an effective and exciting marketing and communications strategy for a growing, faith-based nonprofit.
Ideally, the candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The ideal candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, must be self-motivated, be creative, possess prior experience in communications and marketing, and desire to work in a faith-based environment.
Responsibilities
In coordination with key program staff and the Development Team, main responsibilities include:
• Developing concise, compelling content for use in appeals (print and electronic), blog posts, acknowledgment letters, email, newsletters (print and electronic), and other communication
• Using creative and technical skills to build, target, and send email campaigns, newsletters, and other communications
• Maintaining MentorKids website by creating and editing pages, posts, images, events, etc.
• Building and maintaining digital fundraising campaign sites/pages for specific campaigns
• Developing analytics-based marketing metrics that help inform and/or refine strategies for specific communications vehicles (social, email, etc.)
• Working with outside vendors (including designers, printers, photographers, etc.) to maintain brand integrity, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Assisting with media relations efforts, including writing and editing copy for print/online materials, press releases, PSAs, and media pitches, as well as coordinating on-site interviews, photoshoots, etc.
• Working with staff to ensure that brand identity and voice are used consistently throughout the organization
• Other tasks as assigned, including various administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
• Self-motivated, excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use media channels to accomplish goals (print, email, website, social);
• At least 3 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, or similar field;
• Bachelor’s degree and Professional training in Communications (Communications degree preferred but not required);
• Demonstrated commitment to our 3 Core Values: Vibrant and Growing Christian Faith, Passion for the Promise Neighborhood Model, and a Commitment to Excellence;
• Must be able to pass a security background check.
Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Virtuous, Classy, Squarespace, Adobe Creative Cloud, Flickr, and Buffer are helpful but not required.
Compensation/Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly effective and growing faith-based nonprofit. Full benefits include comprehensive health insurance options, long-term disability and life insurance, medical, parental, and family leave benefits, and generous paid time off. Salary range is $40,000 - $48,000 and will correspond with experience.
Qualified candidates please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to Jill Bailey at [email protected]
