Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.
Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR, is hiring a full-time Brand Marketing & Communications Manager. Are you an effective communicator with a passion for mission-driven storytelling? Do you enjoy creating engaging content for varied audiences across digital and traditional platforms? Are you a creative problem-solver and natural leader? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
A key member of the Advancement team, this position offers a competitive salary starting at $60,000 annually and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID
Boys & Girls Aid was founded in Oregon in 1885 to ensure that children and youth find permanent, loving families and stable, lifelong connections. Serving more than 1,000 children and families each year, Boys & Girls Aid knows children have better outcomes and more success throughout their lives when they are cared for, supported, and loved. Our programs teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children and youth throughout our community. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve.
Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees is reflected in their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BRAND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
As the Brand Marketing & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction over Boys & Girls Aid's marketing content, internal and external communications, and brand identity efforts including digital, print, and in-person marketing content; media relations; and campaign-specific initiatives that support the Agency's programs and annual goals. The responsibilities of this role require an impactful communicator and leader who can drive influential campaigns through creativity and effective storytelling. This position works with oversight from the VP of Advancement and supervises the Media Design Specialist to create and produce high quality, compelling brand marketing materials and campaigns that inform and educate various audiences about Boys & Girls Aid and its programs.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE BRAND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field from a four-year college or university, and minimum five years relevant marketing and/or communications experience.
• Understanding of the non-profit sector and knowledge of the giving practices of individual donors is essential; professional experience in non-profit marketing and/or development a plus.
• Creative collaborator and problem solver who leads by example.
• Demonstrated ability to create audience-tailored, story-driven written and digital content.
• Well-versed in direct mail and e-mail solicitation best practices.
• Demonstrated professional experience with a successful track record of building and executing results-oriented marketing campaigns.
• Familiarity with a variety of media channels including, but not limited to, social media, podcasts, television, print, etc.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; practices anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.
• Must provide official grade transcripts, including the education level.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this advancement job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.