Marketing & Communications Manager

Saint Cloud, MN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead marketing strategy and brand for a nonprofit, aligning with four strategic priorities and driving cross-channel storytelling.

  • Own development of marketing strategy, goals, and messaging across channels.
  • Must-have: Minimum 5 years in marketing/communications with leadership experience.
  • Standout: Editorial and creative direction with cross-functional planning across OA leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership (30%)
  • Lead development of the external and internal marketing and communications strategy grounded in the four Strategic Priorities: (Client Experience & Success, Measuring Impact, Customer Orientation, Team Culture)
  • Translate priorities into annual and quarterly marketing goals, KPIs, and messaging plans.
  • Ensure consistent agency-wide brand identity, tone, and messaging across all touchpoints.
  • Lead market and audience research to inform decision-making and identify opportunities.
  • Represent the marketing function in cross-functional planning efforts with OA leadership, program leaders, and senior staff.
  • Brand, Content, and Messaging Direction (25%)
  • Serve as the editorial and creative director for organizational messaging, ensuring clarity, quality, and mission alignment.
  • Direct storytelling priorities, including testimonials, program impact stories, and donor-oriented messaging.
  • Oversee the agency’s content calendar and campaign strategy (digital, social, print, email, and PR).
  • Digital and Agency Presence Oversight (20%)
  • Ensure strategic direction for the organization’s website and digital channels, collaborating with staff and external vendors on enhancements and performance.
  • Oversee social media strategy, analytics, and reputation management (execution done by Marketing Specialist).
  • Use data-driven insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and optimize performance.
  • Project Management & Team Leadership (15%)
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the Marketing Specialist.
  • Establish work prioritization systems, ticketing processes, and cross-department intake for marketing requests.
  • Coordinate creative, digital, and media vendors; manage timelines and outputs.
  • Planning & Budget Management (10%)
  • Develop and monitor the annual marketing budget? [Note: original text says “Develop and monitor the annual marketing budget.”]