Summary of Position
The Impact Team is responsible for securing the financial resources, public support, and awareness needed to advance the Coalition’s mission. Through fundraising, storytelling, and meaningful engagement, the team ensures the Coalition’s 25+ programs and services are widely known, accessible, and utilized, as we strive to achieve our vision: For every child…A Place to Call Home.
The Strategic Communications Manager leads the creation and execution of print and digital marketing and storytelling efforts that elevate the Coalition’s mission, programs, and community impact. This role produces compelling content across newsletters, website, social media, and video; partners with program and support staff to capture authentic impact stories; and ensures all digital platforms remain current, on brand, and compliant with funder and accreditation requirements.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Creates and compiles copy and supporting photos/graphics for the Coalition’s print and digital newsletters, e-blasts, website, and social media platforms.
- Graphic design of all Coalition print and digital marketing needs including: newsletters, postcards, invitations, brochures, signage, sponsorship materials, social media graphics.
- Takes a leadership role in partnering with program staff to capture, update, and authentically describe all programs and services; identifies profound impact stories to be included in grant proposals, website, social media, and other marketing materials. Records, edits, and uploads video content to social media platforms to support increased reach and community impact.
- Interviews internal and external stakeholders for impact stories, program and partner spotlights, and other marketing content.
- Partners with Extreme Recruitment Team, Family Enrichment and Volunteers Team, KSDK 5 On Your Side, and Vantage Credit Union to coordinate filming and airing of bi-weekly “A Place to Call Home” media segment.
- See job description for a complete list of responsibilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or graphic design, and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. Experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred.