Marketing Specialist

Flint, MI (On-site)

$45K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the development and execution of a multi-channel communications strategy for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, driving social campaigns, donor communications, events, and content creation while coordinating with multiple departments to ensure brand consistency.

  • Lead social media campaigns and content creation across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
  • Support donor relations and annual giving through targeted mail and e-communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and execution of a communications calendar encompassing all internal and external communications and platforms including print, digital, social and public media.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of social media campaigns including creating the content and maintaining the Food Bank’s presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Assist in compiling direct mail lists and help provide return analytics to the Director of Development for all direct mail pieces and e-communications.
  • Support the Annual Giving program by designing and drafting both the new and lapsed donor mail pieces.
  • Assist with the coordination and creation of messaging, promotional materials and record keeping for the successful execution of the Holiday Campaign, March Against Hunger, Hunger Action Month, special events and other campaigns as directed.
  • Support marketing objectives by securing pictures, client stories, and documenting results from Outreach, corporate and organizational activities.
  • Promote and provide marketing support to individuals, groups, and the Outreach team to Peer-to-Peer fundraising and other cause marketing endeavors.
  • Develop materials to use for speaking engagements including PowerPoint Presentations and handouts.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records for all community engagement activities in the appropriate data bases and department files.
  • Prepare reports on progress, budgets, expenditures, etc. for Feeding America or FBEM as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or working toward degree in a related field (Communication/Marketing/Creative Writing/Graphic Design preferred)
  • Two years of work experience in Marketing/Communication position preferred.
  • Previous work experience with fundraising and non-profit organizations preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe design software, WordPress, Microsoft Publisher, Canva, printing processes, and photographic formats required.
  • Demonstrated ability to write and edit newsletters, annual reports, and promotional materials with proofreading skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems and web design.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all constituents, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
  • Strong self-motivator, exercises good judgment, and ability to work as a team member.

Benefits

  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 10 days per year, increasing with years of service (up to 30 days annually)
  • 40 hours of Transitional PTO for new employees
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 80/20 employer cost share)
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to one times your annual salary, with optional additional and family coverage available
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 10% of salary (upon plan eligibility)
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Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

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The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan was founded in 1981 as a grassroots community organization serving agencies in Genesee County. Since, due to increasing need for our services around the state, the Food Bank has grown to serve a network of more than 700 Hunger Relief Partners, including partner agencies, schools, and other community organizations.Once food arrives at the Food Bank, it is sorted, inspected, and made available to partner agencies such as churches, soup kitchens, and food pantries to distribute to those in need. All Food Bank partner agencies are required to distribute food, without charges or fees, to needy clients. The Food Bank also partners with schools who distribute food through our Backpack Program and School Pantry Program and provides meals during our Summer Feeding Program.The Food Bank serves more than 330,000 families through our partner agencies per year and distributes more than 28 million pounds of food, including 11 million pounds of fresh produce annually.Through our network of partners that includes retail grocery chains and farmers, the Food Bank is able to maximize monetary donations. As little as $1 can provide up to six meals for people in need. To donate, visit www.fbem.org. The Food Bank offers volunteer opportunities in our Hunger Solution Center Monday-Saturday for individuals or groups. In one hour, one volunteer can sort enough food to feed 335 people! For information about volunteering, visit www.fbem.org or contact (810) 396-0210.

Founded in 1981
Flint, Michigan, USA
77 employees (2 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
30.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.9%
Direct
53.7%
Referral
4.5%
Social
8.4%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~77

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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