Marketing & Communications Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to lead multi-channel outreach for a mission-driven organization and its affiliated programs in Sonoma, California. This Long-term Contract position will shape compelling messaging across digital, print, social, and donor-facing communications to strengthen engagement with families, community partners, supporters, and prospective participants. The ideal candidate brings strong writing ability, sound judgment, and the organization skills needed to manage several initiatives at once in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day marketing and communications initiatives across online, print, and social channels, ensuring messages are timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee website content updates, maintain consistency across pages, partner with outside vendors on larger enhancements, and use analytics to improve usability and performance.
• Develop and manage social media plans, create and schedule content, coordinate external creative support when needed, and refine approach based on engagement data.
• Produce a range of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, signage, donor communications, and other digital or printed assets while maintaining brand standards.
• Contribute light graphic design work using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva and support the creation of larger publications, including annual reports and similar pieces.
• Work closely with public relations partners to prepare press materials, help coordinate media opportunities, and monitor coverage to support broader communications efforts.
• Collaborate with fundraising and development teams to craft donor-facing messages for appeals, stewardship communications, and event invitations with a consistent voice across touchpoints.
• Support promotional efforts for events by partnering with internal stakeholders on marketing strategy and communications needs.
• Track key campaign and channel metrics, evaluate results, and recommend adjustments that improve reach, engagement, and overall effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role; experience in a nonprofit or mission-oriented setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in writing and storytelling for varied audiences and communication formats.
• Hands-on experience with digital marketing, email campaigns, campaign planning, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Working knowledge of website content management, social media strategy, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or comparable design tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• High attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partners.