Community Strategist

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Community Strategist to strengthen our brand presence, manage partnerships, and deepen community relationships. This role is ideal for a marketing professional who thrives at the intersection of strategic planning, event execution, and grassroots community building. The strategist will play a key role in elevating Witherite Law Group’s mission across multiple platforms and markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated community initiatives, programs and events that align with firm goals, target demographics, and community impact objectives.
• Collaborate with internal creative, legal, and operations teams to maintain brand consistency across all materials and platforms.
• Analyze partnership performance and deliver actionable insights using KPIs and ROI metrics.
• Identify, build, and maintain strategic community partnerships (e.g., nonprofits, schools, local organizations).
• Plan and manage sponsorship activations, outreach events, and educational programs that enhance the firm’s presence in key markets.
• Represent Witherite Law Group at community events, fostering trust and visibility.
• Develop strategies to support underserved communities while aligning with the firm’s mission.
• Contribute to the firm's community-focused thought leadership and PR initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the firm and the public, reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advocate.

Requirements

Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area. Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer. Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, community outreach, nonprofit or public affairs (legal or service-based industry preferred).
• Proven track record of developing successful marketing strategies and managing community initiatives.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for social impact, community building, and client advocacy.
• Ability to travel locally for events and activations.

Skills

• Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, Canva, HubSpot).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement