Communications & Marketing Lead

Cleveland, OH (On-site)

$58K/yr – $61K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own integrated campaigns and messaging that advance fundraising, employer engagement, and priority initiatives, then shape audience-ready storytelling and high-quality publications across print, digital, and events.

  • Campaign ownership: plan and execute integrated communications that drive fundraising and organizational priorities.
  • Messaging identity: provide editorial direction and develop storytelling for multiple audiences.
  • Content production: design and publish major reports, campaigns, and materials across print, digital, video, and social.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns that support fundraising, employer engagement, and organizational priorities.
  • Provide creative direction and editorial guidance to ensure communications are aligned with Y.O.U.'s brand standards and strategic messaging.
  • Lead the development of organizational messaging and storytelling across multiple audiences.
  • Lead the writing, editing, and design of major organizational publications, including annual and quarterly impact reports, donor stewardship reports, and campaign materials.
  • Design and produce visually compelling communications materials, presentations, reports, infographics, campaign assets, and publications that effectively communicate organizational impact.
  • Produce compelling written and visual content for print, digital, web, email, video, and social media platforms.
  • Ensure all communications reflect a consistent voice, visual identity, and high standard of quality.
  • Partner with the Communications & Marketing Coordinator to develop and execute content calendars, social media campaigns, and digital communications initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and feedback on creative projects while supporting the Coordinator's professional growth and development.
  • Coordinate workflows to ensure projects are completed efficiently and consistently.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits available with coverage beginning the first of the month following date of hire.
  • Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off package including 17 paid holidays
  • Professional Development Assistance Program
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED

3.5 Glassdoor

Youth Opportunities Unlimited helps teens and young adults succeed by providing educational and workforce opportunities, skill development, and access to career pathways. Y.O.U. programs work to ensure every young person is ready to pursue a path to economic self-sufficiency through mentoring, workforce preparation, career exploration, and work experiences that lead to that important first job and post-secondary education or training success. We serve teens and young adults (14-24) living in economically distressed communities.Our programs are developed in partnership with school districts, employers, nonprofits, and government entities.

Founded in 1982
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
328 employees (17 in marketing)
50% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.7%
Direct
33.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~328

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$47K
Last Raise
$47K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2024
    Grant
  • Aug 2022
    Grant • $47K