Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Manager will create and implement the strategy for all communications, website, public relations, collateral, and events to consistently articulate and brand the Marion Institute’s Mission
• Web Content (E-Newsletters, Social Media, And Website)
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with colleagues to collect and organize content
• Create and distribute MI and programmatic e-newsletters (research, content gathering, copywriting, production, posting)
• Compose, edit and manage social media content, for the organization as a whole, as well as individual programs, as needed (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
• Manage website to reflect current work and events (compose, edit, and post)
• Marketing and Communications: With Executive Director, implement and maintain marketing and communications plans that support the long-term strategic vision of the organization
• Preserve the overall look, feel and meaning of the MI brand, mission and identity
• Design and produce MI promotional materials (brochures, mailers, postcards, annual reports, business cards, etc.), collaborating with external vendors and publishers, as needed
• Manage public relations for the organization as a whole, as well as individual programs, as needed (targeted e-newsletters, press releases to local, regional and national print, radio and TV)

Requirements

• 3+ years of Professional Marketing And/or Communications Experience Required
• Social media management experience in a professional setting (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Email marketing experience
• Experience maintaining website content
• Ability to travel by personal automobile to events and meetings
• Respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background
• Enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and positive can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Skill to craft compelling stories about a unique organization

Preferred

• Experience with graphics programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop)
• Familiarity with WordPress web content management
• Experience with event planning

Benefits

• generous and competitive benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life & long term disability insurance, 403B and Roth IRA retirement plans, an employee wellness reimbursement, paid sick time, and accrued paid vacation time