Marketing&Communications Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Manager will create and implement the strategy for all communications, website, public relations, collateral, and events to consistently articulate and brand the Marion Institute's Mission.
• Create and distribute MI and programmatic e-newsletters (research, content gathering, copywriting, production, posting).
• Compose, edit and manage social media content, for the organization as a whole, as well as individual programs, as needed (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
• Manage website to reflect current work and events (compose, edit, and post).
• Marketing and Communications: With Executive Director, implement and maintain marketing and communications plans that support the long-term strategic vision of the organization.
• Preserve the overall look, feel and meaning of the MI brand, mission and identity.
• Design and produce MI promotional materials (brochures, mailers, postcards, annual reports, business cards, etc.), collaborating with external vendors and publishers, as needed.
• Manage public relations for the organization as a whole, as well as individual programs, as needed (targeted e-newsletters, press releases to local, regional and national print, radio and TV).
• Serve as a member of the MI Development Committee to collaborate on fundraising strategies, both day-to-day as well as special campaigns, events, mailings and appeals.
• Collaborate with MI Team to develop and implement plans and logistics for fundraisers, and in-person and virtual community events.
• Design, brand, and lead all outreach for events.
• Lead and oversee events in conjunction with MI development team.
• Occasional night and weekend work is required.

Requirements & Skills

• Respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Skill to craft compelling stories about a unique organization.
• 3+ years Of Professional Marketing And/or Communications Experience Required.
• Social media management experience in a professional setting (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Email marketing experience.
• Experience maintaining website content.
• Ability to travel by personal automobile to events and meetings.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with graphics programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop).
• Familiarity with WordPress web content management.
• Experience with event planning.
• Professional experience in a non-profit setting.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Google Ads (Google AdWords).

Additional Details

This is an in-person full-time (40 hour per week) salaried position, exempt from overtime pay. The MI offers a generous and competitive benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life & long term disability insurance, 403B and Roth IRA retirement plans, an employee wellness reimbursement, paid sick time, and accrued paid vacation time. The annual salary range is $55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience.