Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Marketing team, fostering the creativity, accountability, collaboration and professional growth while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Assist with the agency’s digital communications strategy, including e-newsletters, website content and stakeholder messaging.
• Write dynamic content for programs, special events and social enterprises designed to educate, engage and appreciate key stakeholders, including donors and volunteers.
• Lead the social media content strategy for Catholic Charities and its social enterprises, integrating all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (twitter) and YouTube; monitor and analyze growth and engagement.
• Support the marketing strategy by assisting with the planning and execution of key marketing deliverables to support annual revenue-generating signature events and any additional fundraising, recognition and community engagement events.
• Manage the day-to-day volume of marketing requests across the agency.
• Collaborate with teams across the agency to identify upcoming marketing needs and support strategic planning during the annual budget process.
• Manage vendor relationships and invoices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required.
• 3-5 years of professional writing, digital marketing and social media experience required.
• 1-2 years of direct supervisory experience leading teams, evaluating individual and team performance, providing feedback and coaching for success required.
• College degree in marketing, communications, professional or creative writing, public relations or related field is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of all social media platforms, as well as digital and social analytics tools.
• Working knowledge of website management to ensure brand alignment, as well as ease of navigation and functionality.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills who can work independently with minimum direction, as well as part of a team, on multiple projects at different levels of completion and meet established deadlines.
• Excellent writing, grammar, editing and proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to listen and take direction.
• Spanish fluency is not required, but is a strong plus.
• Proficient in Word, Canva and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Word Press and email marketing platforms.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple departments across the agency.
• Willingness to work during evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that is very diverse.
• Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance and a verified safe driving record.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must have the physical ability to make visits to a variety of environments that may include walking on rough terrain and climbing stairs
• Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others and must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving

Nice to have

• Spanish fluency is a strong plus.