Communications & Marketing Officer

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

$72K/yr – $86K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Foundation communications by owning content calendars, website updates, and email/newsletter production across channels.

  • Must-have: 3+ years in nonprofit communications with content and social media experience.
  • Standout: Editorial calendar ownership and cross-team storytelling across programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage content calendars and ensure timely, consistent delivery of brand-aligned communications.
  • Manage content and updates for the Indianapolis Foundation website, including developing an editorial calendar, drafting content, and ensuring the websites are up to date.
  • Create and execute the Foundation’s email newsletters with planning assistance and review/approval from the Senior Director of Communications.
  • Coordinate the project management and implementation of various communications projects, including videos, reports, media relations initiatives, and website projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of strategies and tactics to highlight the Foundation’s priorities, raise awareness, and generate action among stakeholders.
  • Assist in the gathering of research and in the preparation of reports, memos, presentation materials, charts, and other documents as needed.
  • Support the Senior Director of Communications and other Foundation staff on additional assignments as needed.
  • Monitor and optimize campaign performance using analytics and reporting tools.
  • Ensure digital channels are accessible, engaging, and aligned with brand voice.
  • Create multiple types of written content, including presentations, one-pagers, reports, collateral, thought leadership, announcements, media materials, emails, byline articles, website content, stakeholder communications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Minimum three or more years of relevant communications experience.
  • Experience in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with knowledge of AP Style.
  • Experience writing and editing multiple types of content, including newsletters, byline articles, website content, and stakeholder communications.
  • Experience executing content and engagement via social media, as well as experience with a social media management tool.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Proficient in content management systems, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools a plus.
  • Flexibility and a willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team.
  • Strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values of curiosity, compassion, and integrity. Passion for community impact and inclusive storytelling.

Preferred

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across programs, advancement, and leadership.
  • Experience with video production or multimedia storytelling.
  • Experience with analytics tools for campaign performance.

Benefits

  • Employer-provided health, dental, vision
  • 7% percent employer discretionary 403b contribution
  • 10.5 paid holidays, including MLK Day and Juneteenth
  • Flexible, hybrid work arrangement · Homebase– Downtown, Indianapolis