Marketing and Events Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement the organization’s marketing and communications strategy across multiple platforms.
• Partner with marketing agency partner to develop, write, edit, and coordinate content for: Website; Email communications and newsletters; Social media; Print and digital materials; Event communications; Donor and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain a consistent organizational voice, brand, and visual identity.
• Develop social media calendars and coordinate timely content.
• Gather stories, photos, testimonials, statistics, and other content that demonstrate organizational impact.
• Coordinate website updates and ensure information is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Support development of marketing materials, presentations, fact sheets, invitations, annual reports, and other collateral.
• Partner with marketing agency partner to track basic marketing metrics and provide regular reports on engagement and reach.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of organizational events ranging from small gatherings to major statewide events.
• Develop event timelines, work plans, checklists, budgets, and production schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event management, nonprofit management, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, event planning, nonprofit, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events from planning through execution.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital communications.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a small team.
• Ability to travel periodically throughout Iowa, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, foundation, association, or philanthropic organization.
• Experience with donor or fundraising events.
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact.
• Experience with website content management systems.
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with event registration platforms.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Experience creating photography, video, or other digital content.
• Understanding of Iowa's nonprofit, philanthropic, or community landscape.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for approved statewide travel