Marketing Lead

Vacaville, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support marketing and communications for The Salvation Army by creating materials, coordinating campaigns, and maintaining brand consistency.

  • Must-have: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva or similar design tools.
  • Standout: Experience producing across print, digital, and social channels.
  • Standout: Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Marketing Manager to plan and implement marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social media platforms.
  • Create and edit marketing materials including graphics, social media content, website content, flyers, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and signage.
  • Write clear, engaging marketing copy that translates program information into compelling marketing materials that align with brand standards.
  • Ensure brand consistency is maintained across all communication channels and aligned with the standards of The Salvation Army.
  • Work collaboratively with departments across the organization to ensure marketing efforts accurately reflect programs, services, and the mission of The Salvation Army.
  • Support Marketing Manager with social media platforms by scheduling posts, responding to comments and messages, and tracking engagement.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate and current website content, ensuring program and event information is clear and accessible.
  • Maintain organized marketing assets including photo archives, video libraries, and design files to ensure materials are accessible for future use.
  • Install or distribute marketing materials throughout the facility and within the community including banners, signage, posters, and displays.
  • Attend programs, events, and community outreach opportunities to capture content for marketing purposes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 2-5 years of equivalent experience, preferably in graphic design, marketing, or communications.
  • Proficiency with marketing and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Lightroom) and related software. Familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus.
  • Portfolio to demonstrate actual examples of graphic design or content creation.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt all communications to suit brand voice and tone.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to proofread and edit for clarity and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines.
  • Service-oriented team player who can work collaboratively while also taking initiative and working independently.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and some holidays for programs or events when needed.
  • Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License , and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ Livescan Fingerprint check.
  • Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
  • Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
  • Ability to reach overhead
  • Ability to operate telephone
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for administrative positions
  • Ability to operate a computer
  • Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Canva or similar tools is a plus.
The Salvation Army Southern California logo

The Salvation Army Southern California

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“Doing the Most Good.” In these four words, our mission – to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care, to rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. By fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit. And, by living and sharing the Christian Gospel and meeting tangible needs, we give the world a lasting display of the love behind our beliefs.The Salvation Army operates more than 50 social service agencies strategically placed throughout Southern California. Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Our work is funded through kettle donations, corporate contributions, and the sale of goods donated to Salvation Army Family Stores. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs across Southern California. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.An international movement, The Salvation Army is an evangelical arm of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, and our ministry is motivated by the love of God. We preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Carson, California, USA
88 employees (11 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
64% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$189.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51%
Direct
39%
Referral
8.6%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~88

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (8% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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