Communications and Marketing Specialist at Avenue Scholars | Omaha, NE

Communications and Marketing Specialist

Omaha, NE (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive Avenue Scholars’ marketing and communications through content creation, social media management, and brand-consistent messaging.

Own day-to-day marketing tasks and social media across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Lead writing for the blog Voices and monthly Pathway newsletter with branding focus.
Coordinate campaigns and internal communications to align staff and stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Generate content and execute day-to-day assignments that further Avenue Scholars’ marketing and communications strategy.
Manage Avenue Scholars’ social media strategy across all platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Source stories and conduct interviews with Scholars, Coaches, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the lead writer for the Avenue Scholars blog, Voices, and monthly Pathway newsletter.
Maintain email contact lists and data integrity across CRM platforms, including Constant Contact.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and developing content for long-term projects, including annual program video and Impact Report.
Help maintain the Avenue Scholars website, ensuring content is up to date and aligned with branding.
Maintain Avenue Scholars’ established brand guidelines by ensuring cohesive messaging and visual identity across print, digital, and event materials.
Designs marketing and communications collateral, including flyers, summary handouts, and other materials as needed.
Assist with internal communication to ensure staff alignment and consistent messaging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience or certification will be considered.
3+ years’ professional experience in communications, marketing, creative storytelling, or digital media.
Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
Experience with social media best practices, including creating content, managing platforms, and utilizing analytics tools.
Experience creating and distributing mass email campaigns and managing various audience segments.
Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva preferred.
Experience with email marketing platforms (Hubspot, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.) and website CMS systems preferred.
Experience in nonprofit or educational settings is a plus.

Preferred

Experience with photography, videography, and video editing preferred, but not required.
Experience in nonprofit or educational settings is a plus.

Avenue Scholars

Avenue Scholars, the leader in bridging the gap between education and business, guarantees careers for our youth of hope and need through supportive relationships, individualized coaching, education, and training.

Founded in 2008

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

60 employees (3 in marketing)

avescholars.org