Responsibilities

• Create and manage a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to ensure a cohesive brand and voice
• Collaborate with development and program leadership to develop, prioritize, and execute marketing/communications plans aligned with each department’s goals
• Collaborate with Director of Annual Giving to integrate fundraising messaging in publications, campaigns, social media, and website
• Oversee email communication strategy, content quality, and list development
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, pitch stories, and manage crisis communication
• Identify and secure earned media opportunities in collaboration with leadership
• Lead publicity, advertising, and promotional activities for programs or online initiatives
• Produce all marketing materials, videos, and promotional content
• Ensure all CIS-GTC materials adhere to brand standards, including national CIS standards
• Design and execute data-informed marketing campaigns to drive awareness, engagement, and support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience in nonprofit marketing, public relations, and brand management
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Expertise in media relations, content creation, and digital marketing
• Ability to tell compelling stories, manage crises, and build relationships with stakeholders
• Experience with CRM, email marketing platforms, social media management, and analytics tools
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Canva; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred in addition to bachelor’s (marketing, communications, journalism, or related field)

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee
• Generous paid time off, including school holidays and additional flexible vacation time
• Employer matched 401k
• Short and Long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance