Marketing & Communications Director

Responsibilities

• Define and establish the CHS brand, core values, mission, and organizational identity.
• Develop and maintain CHS brand guidelines and design standards outlining the appropriate use of organizational graphic elements, including logos, colors, fonts, and other visual assets.
• Establish standardized design formats and templates for organizational stationery, cards, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, event materials, print collateral, merchandise, advertising, and videos.
• Oversee CHS and Children's Home Foundation (CHF) website adherence to established brand standards.
• Ensure all organizational marketing and promotional materials maintain a consistent brand identity and represent a positive image of CHS.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, results-driven marketing strategy aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals to increase CHS brand awareness.
• Create and manage marketing campaigns and initiatives that promote all CHS programs, Foundation, and Administration.
• Develop marketing strategies that strengthen community awareness, increase engagement, promote organizational services, and support fundraising efforts.
• Evaluate marketing opportunities and identify innovative approaches to strengthen organizational visibility and outreach.
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive internal and external communications plans that produce clear, consistent, and concise messaging aligned with the CHS brand and organizational mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing & communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in developing & executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies
• Graphic design skills required in Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong digital marketing and social media expertise.
• Creative thinker with the ability to drive innovative marketing campaigns.
• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required.
• Extended periods of sedentary work required.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and understanding of Midwest region demographics is a plus.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4:30pm
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary . Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 annually (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing . Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.