Responsibilities

• The Communications Manager will collaborate with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop and execute the annual statewide communications and marketing strategy that increases awareness of Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN), strengthens engagement with key audiences, elevates the organization’s narrative and storytelling, supports philanthropic growth, and advances organizational priorities.
• A member of the Advancement Team, the Communications Manager will report to the Chief Development Officer and work collaboratively across the organization, the Advancement Committee, external public relations firm and other external partners.
• The Communications Manager will be responsible for ensuring that CISTN’s communications are strategic, audience-centered, consistent, and aligned with the organization’s mission, values, brand, and goals.
• Lead the development, editing, and distribution of written, visual, and multimedia content across CISTN’s communications channels.
• Develop and oversee a story banking process that creates consistent opportunities to identify, collect, document, organize, and maintain stories and supporting assets from across the organization.
• Create, record, edit, and produce video and other multimedia content for use across digital and social media channels.
• Manage CISTN’s digital communications presence, including the organization’s website, social media platforms, email communications, and other relevant digital channels.
• Develop, maintain, and disseminate communications resources, templates, and a digital library of brand assets.
• In partnership with the CDO and Advancement Team, lead the development, launch, and ongoing management of CISTN’s formal Monthly Giving Program.
• Participate in Communities In Schools National Communications calls and relevant professional development opportunities and share relevant information and insights with appropriate CISTN staff.

Requirements

• Associate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, digital media, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or nonprofit communications. Work experience can be substituted for those without formal education, requiring five or more years of direct experience.
• Experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, Canva, Adobe InDesign, and basic video recording and editing tools.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting or managing fundraising initiatives, including donor communications, stewardship campaigns, recurring giving programs, or other donor engagement strategies preferred.

Benefits

• Salary: See compensation section.