Marketing & Communications Specialist

Candler-McAfee, GA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-functional marketing project orchestration, balancing intake, briefs, timelines, and external partners to deliver clear, audience-focused content at CHRIS 180.

  • Campaign Operations: Own intake, briefs, timelines, and cross-functional coordination to move marketing projects forward.
  • Content & Messaging: Translate complex program information into audience-centered content and maintain brand voice across channels.
  • Agency & Deliverables: Manage external partners, briefs, milestones, and QA to ensure on time, on brand output.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day marketing and communications projects from intake through completion
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met across internal teams and agency partners
  • Track deliverables across campaigns, events, and ongoing communications
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, or competing priorities and proactively recommend solutions
  • Maintain organized systems for project tracking (e.g., Monday.com, Microsoft teams, or similar tools)
  • Contribute to the development of clear communications that reflect CHRIS 180’s voice and values
  • Capture content for photo/video content for digital storytelling across all platforms
  • Draft and edit content across channels, including email campaigns, newsletters, event communications, and internal messaging
  • Support the planning and execution of integrated content calendars (social media, email, campaigns)
  • Ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and accessible for diverse audiences
  • Collaborate with program teams to translate complex information into clear, audience-centered content
  • Review content for clarity, tone, and alignment with brand standards before distribution
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for marketing requests across the organization
  • Lead a structured intake process to gather clear goals, audience, timelines, and required assets
  • Help internal teams clarify and refine requests to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
  • Prioritize requests in partnership with the Marketing & Communications Director
  • Ensure all projects are properly scoped, and delivery expectations are clear before moving into execution
  • Act as a day-to-day liaison between CHRIS 180 and external contractors/agency partners
  • Ensure contracted/agency partners have clear briefs, timelines, and feedback
  • Track agency deliverables and ensure quality and consistency
  • Support the Director in managing workflow and expectations
  • Maintain organized files, templates, and asset libraries
  • Document processes and improve systems for efficiency and consistency
  • Support meeting coordination, agendas, and follow-ups related to marketing initiatives
  • Assist with reporting preparation and performance tracking

Requirements

  • A minimum of an associate’s degree required in either Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Business
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or project management
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Familiarity with Canva, adobe creative suite and project management tools (Asana, Teams, Monday.com, Trello, etc.)

Preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit, social services, or mission-driven organizations preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
  • Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO
  • Dental and vision insurance options
  • Short term disability paid by CHRIS 180
  • Basic life insurance 1x times your salary
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • 11 paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities
  • Hybrid/ in-office schedule based on department needs
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CHRIS 180

Since 1981, the CHRIS 180 mission has been to heal children, strengthen families and build community. CHRIS is an acronym that represents our core values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. Our goal is to unlock the potential of Georgia’s youth and fortify families by providing a hand up, not just a handout, through our integrated Family of Services. We believe that potential is a right, not a privilege. This holistic approach enables children, youth and families to unlock their potential for happiness, health and success despite challenging circumstances, often beyond their control. We offer an array of individualized programs through our Family of Services which includes: Behavioral Health, Safe Homes & Environments, Strong Communities and Education & Training. Our ambition is to be Georgia's go-to place where every vulnerable child or traumatized youth discovers how to unlock their potential. For more information or to help make a difference, visit www.chris180.org

Founded in 1981
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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