Marketing and Communications Officer at The Indianapolis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $72K/yr – $86K/yr

The Indianapolis Foundation

Marketing and Communications Officer

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

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

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive The Indianapolis Foundation’s communications by owning calendars, content, and campaigns to protect and grow brand impact.

Manage content calendars and ensure timely, brand-aligned communications.
Coordinate website updates and editorial calendar for Indianapolis Foundation.
Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of communications experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage content calendars and ensure timely, consistent delivery of brand-aligned communications.
Manage content and updates for the Indianapolis Foundation website. This includes developing an editorial calendar for content, 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, but not limited to, videos, reports, media relations initiatives, and website projects.
Assist in the implementation of strategies and tactics to highlight the Foundation’s priorities, raise awareness of those priorities, 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 to communicate to Foundation staff, the Board, and external audiences.
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 Indianapolis Foundation’s brand voice.
Create multiple types of written content, including, but not limited to, presentations, one-pagers, reports, collateral, thought leadership, announcements, media materials, emails, byline articles, website content, stakeholder communications, and all other necessary content.
Collaborate on the development of compelling content (articles, social media, video scripts, email copy) that elevates community voices and reflects the Foundation’s mission.
Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and designers as needed.
Coordinate the full social media lifecycle with planning assistance and review/approval from the Senior Director of Communications. This includes content development, posting, engagement, and reporting.
Oversee day-to-day social media management across platforms.
Monitor trends and engagement to optimize content and build community online.
Uphold brand standards in all materials and messaging.
Ensure consistency in tone, look, and voice across all platforms and departments.
Collaborate closely with programs, advancement, and community leadership teams to gather stories, share impact, and drive engagement.
Assist in the planning and execution of the Foundation’s events, convenings, and announcements.
Support internal communications as needed to reinforce organizational culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Minimum three or more years of relevant communications experience.

Preferred

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools a plus.

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
An opportunity to do meaningful, results-driven work with a passionate, diverse team , supporting organizations that are committed to building and maintaining a strong, equitable and supportive culture for our team of changemakers.