Marketing & Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational and Advancement priorities into integrated marketing and communications plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage an annual marketing and communications calendar aligned with organizational programs, fundraising campaigns, signature events, community engagement, and key initiatives.
• Manage projects from concept through execution while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to increase organizational awareness, engagement, and support among priority audiences.
• Provide recommendations to the Vice President of Advancement regarding messaging, channels, audiences, and marketing opportunities.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies that support fundraising goals, donor engagement, sponsorships, campaigns, and signature events.
• Partner closely with the Events & Campaign Manager and Corporate & Community Partnerships team to develop communications plans that drive awareness, participation, sponsorship, and giving.
• Develop compelling donor-facing messaging and calls to action that connect organizational impact with opportunities to give, participate, advocate, or engage.
• Support major Advancement initiatives, including Wave of Impact, HERO 5K, Duck Fest Derby, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and other fundraising priorities.
• Ensure campaign and event communications are coordinated across email, social media, website, digital advertising, print, and other relevant channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 4 to 6 years of progressive marketing or communications experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience supporting fundraising, nonprofit development, events, community engagement, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience with email marketing platforms, content management systems, social media platforms, digital analytics, and CRM-integrated marketing.
• Knowledge of the South Florida nonprofit, philanthropic, and business community preferred.
• Licenses (e.g., driver's license for travel).
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, or extended hours as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. Basic Life is provided at one times your annual earnings, up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan available to full-time and part-time employees age 21 and older, and employees may enroll quarterly. Employer provides 100% matching contributions up to 4% and matching contributions begin immediately upon eligibility to participate.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid absence allowance, designated holidays, floating holidays, and two paid mental health days annually.
• Additional Benefits: First Stop Health, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), work-life balance resources, travel assistance, and optional supplemental insurance and legal plan coverage.