Marketing & Communications Specialist

Hilliard, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the organization 0s external and donor communications, driving storytelling, social media, email campaigns and fundraising content while partnering with multiple teams to preserve brand voice and advance engagement.

  • Oversee storytelling across donor, supporter and community communications and manage social media and digital content.
  • Collaborate with departments to align messaging and support fundraising initiatives through compelling content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit engaging and mission-focused content for a variety of audiences, including donors, supporters, adopters, volunteers, community members and partners.
  • Ensure all communications align with organizational voice, messaging standards and brand guidelines.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across departments to identify storytelling opportunities, promote organizational initiatives and ensure consistent messaging across communications.
  • Create and manage content across social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Nextdoor.
  • Create and edit digital content, including photo, video and social media assets.
  • Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, content formats and industry best practices.
  • Monitor social media channels, respond appropriately to comments and messages and identify opportunities for connection.
  • Track social media performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach.
  • Create and execute email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp.
  • Develop content that strengthens donor relationships, increases engagement and helps spread the word about our programs and services.

Requirements

  • Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms, editing videos and creating digital content.
  • Experience creating fundraising, marketing and event communications.
  • Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work collaboratively across multiple teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt communication style for a variety of audiences and platforms.
  • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines.

Preferred

  • Experience working in nonprofit, animal welfare or mission-driven organizations.
  • Experience with photography, video creation or video editing.
  • Knowledge of accessibility best practices for communications.
  • Knowledge of Fear Free® principles.
  • Working knowledge of Mailchimp and Squarespace.
  • Interest in developing knowledge and experience in crisis communications and communications related to humane investigations or emergency response.
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Columbus Humane

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For 134 years, Columbus Humane has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting animal cruelty and neglect, and offering programs to address the needs of animals in our community. More than 92 percent of our funding is provided by donations and fees for services. We are not a government agency, and we do not receive general operating support from national organizations. Columbus Humane relies on the support of private donors and volunteers to make our work possible.Since 1883, Columbus Humane has been dedicated to providing only the highest quality of care for everyone we serve, animals and people alike. We are a team of experts—skilled, caring and compassionate people dedicated to our mission of fighting animal cruelty, helping animals in need and advocating for their well-being.

Hilliard, Ohio, USA
64 employees (1 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
2.3 years

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
64.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.5%
Direct
43.5%
Referral
3.7%
Social
1.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~64

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Marketing & Communications Specialist

Columbus Humane · Hilliard, OH · On-site