Community Foundation Seeks a Marketing Coordinator

Apr 12, 2023

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development, scheduling and production of marketing and communications projects and materials. The position also works across departments to coordinate outreach and communications for a variety of Community Foundation events and initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Planning/Organizing | Hustle Factor | Communication Proficiency | Attention to Detail | Creative/Innovative Thinking

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing

  • Communicate the Community Foundation’s message and mission to further establish the Community Foundation as a leader in charitable giving and community leadership. Strong writing and storytelling skills are essential.
  • Plan and implement the Community Foundation’s social media calendar and develop strategies for increased engagement with the organization’s social media channels.
  • Coordinate website updates.
  • Complete regular analytics of the Community Foundation’s social media and website to create informed and customer-driven content.
  • Work across departments to schedule and develop a variety of e-newsletters.
  • Develop and coordinate production of collateral for print and electronic use.
  • Work alongside marketing team to develop strategy, best practices and guidelines for digital channels to increase brand awareness, generate customer engagement, and inspire audiences to join in responding to community trends and opportunities.
  • Work alongside marketing team to develop inspirational stories to bring the work of the Community Foundation to life, heighten awareness and move key audiences from awareness to understanding.

Special Events and Sponsorships

  • Work across departments to provide communication development and support for events.
  • Work alongside the Vice President of Marketing & Communications to coordinate and promote signature events including, but not limited to, the Community Foundation’s Celebration Luncheon and Better Together Celebration.

Media & Public Relations

  • Assist in media relations and public relations efforts.

Administration

  • Assist in preparing for Marketing Committee meetings and preparing meeting minutes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent oral and written communication skills; good project management skills; ability to manage a project budget; creative with a good eye for effective visual communications; ability to work well as part of a team; consistent ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or graphic design; experience in marketing, communications or journalism. Excellent writing, editing, social media planning and special event coordination knowledge is required. Experience in graphic design, web content management and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and work both independently and in a team environment.

Language Ability

Excellent writing, proofreading and critical thinking skills. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent telephone and customer service skills.

Cognitive Demands

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, set priorities, handles numerous responsibilities, and work both independently and in a team environment.  Adaptable attitude, attention to detail, organized self-starter, and creative.  Able to interface well with a variety of people.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Compensation

The Community Foundation is committed to pay equity and provides a comprehensive compensation package which includes annual salary and benefits benchmarking. Salary range will be shared with candidates prior to the interview process, or upon inquiry.

Applications will be accepted through April 30. Apply now for this position or contact Addie Olson with any questions.