Responsibilities

• Guide the development and execution of UCF’s annual marketing and communication strategy.
• Serve as the communications lead for the organization.
• Develop and support the various campaigns for fundraising, programs, and events of the organization.
• Guide communication strategy meetings with staff, partners, and advisory groups.
• Provide strategic communication reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Monitor marketing, social, and community trends to enhance communication efforts.
• Oversee UCF branding and ensure consistency, high-quality messaging.
• Develop and execute marketing initiatives independently from concept through completion, requiring minimal oversight.
• Take full ownership of assigned campaigns and ensure timely completion without requiring repeated follow-up from leadership.
• Anticipate communication needs and proactively prepare materials in advance of deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related field or 5 years of experience in marketing or communications.
• Experience leading campaigns, producing creative content, and managing websites required.
• Experience with event planning and media relations required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, website managing platforms, social media platforms, Microsoft Office, and analytics platforms.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit is highly desirable.
• Advanced skills in design, photography, and video editing.