Marketing & Communications Lead(Temporary Backfill ~ Potential for Extension)

Summit, NJ (On-site)

$40/hr – $45/hrSenior Level5+ years expPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a mission-driven marketing overhaul by owning strategy, CMS, SEO, email, and analytics with autonomy and cross-functional reporting.

  • Must-have: 5+ years in marketing or digital growth and hands-on Squarespace/SEO experience.
  • Standout: Own email journeys and full SEO overhaul, including blog resources and donation flows.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy while also executing key work hands-on
  • Keep the organization oriented toward non-negotiables
  • Delegate effectively to contractors and interns
  • Operate with autonomy, granular detail and high-level vision
  • Maintain momentum even as priorities shift quickly
  • Own and execute the marketing strategy and implementation plan supporting the marketing overhaul
  • Translate organizational priorities into weekly execution plans and deliverables based on your team’s weekly hourly thresholds
  • Maintain clarity across shifting priorities while protecting core deliverables
  • Provide strategic recommendations and reporting to the COO
  • Ensure all marketing aligns to ethical standards, deliverability and operational readiness

Requirements

  • 5+ years in marketing, communications, or digital growth — nonprofit, startup, or mission-driven org experience is a plus
  • Proven hands-on experience with CMS management (Squarespace or similar)
  • Strong SEO skills: technical, on-page, and content architecture
  • Experience managing email marketing platforms and building automations
  • Proven ability to build conversion funnels and track performance
  • Strong writing and editing skills for compassionate, high-trust communications
  • Comfortable working independently, managing shifting priorities, and communicating proactively
  • Able to attend occasional in-person events in Summit, NJ and surrounding area
  • You should be comfortable working in these tools or close equivalents: Squarespace, Brevo, Givebutter/PayPal, Canva, Meta Suite, GA4, GTM, Search Console

Preferred

  • Experience with donation or fundraising platforms (Givebutter, PayPal, or similar)
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM
  • Experience building integrations and automations between website, email, and CRM systems
  • Paid ads experience (Meta and/or Google)
  • Experience improving local SEO presence (Google Business Profile, local directories)
  • Comfort using AI tools to accelerate marketing drafting, editing, and workflow
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Center for the Heart

At Center for the Heart, we believe everyone deserves compassionate care, dignity, and connection at life’s end.Our vision is simple yet profound — to ensure that no one dies alone and that every person has equal access to end-of-life care rooted in empathy and respect.Our mission is to make grief-informed end-of-life care universally accessible, regardless of income, background, or circumstance. We serve individuals and families with holistic, wraparound support that addresses physical comfort, emotional well-being, and spiritual peace — while honoring every unique life journey.Through community education, we equip people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate the end-of-life process with grace and compassion.Our Services Include:💜 End-of-Life Doula Care💜 Grief Support💜 Holistic Wellness & Wraparound Services💜 Community Education, Workshops & Seminars

Founded in 2023
Summit, New Jersey, USA
12 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
642
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.3%
Direct
16.3%
Referral
3.6%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12