Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Your Role:

Lead integrated marketing communications strategies at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Promote FMSC’s Christian mission: Feeding God’s Hungry Children in Body and Spirit. Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to strengthen FMSC’s reputation, brand, market presence, and supporter engagement. Provide vision, leadership, and direct strategy development to support goals and objectives. Oversee department budgeting and expense control.

Pay, Schedule, & Benefits:

• The anticipated starting pay range is $156,408 - $164,228. This compensation range considers a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences, as well as internal equity. This position also offers the opportunity for achievement-based bonuses
• This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday during daytime business hours. Approximately 20% expenses-paid domestic/international travel is required
• Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, FSA, dental, vision, and more. Detailed benefit information can be found here: https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/careers/fmsc-benefits

What You’ll Do:

• Set the strategic vision and oversee execution of marketing communications strategies that drive fundraising growth and deepen engagement with donors and volunteers. Leverage data-driven insights for continuous improvement
• With FMSC’s Executive Team, contribute to organizational strategy and goalsetting, risk management, and growth planning. Align marketing and communications goals and objectives with FMSC’s strategic plan
• Assess and refine FMSC’s brand awareness strategy across key markets, developing high-impact initiatives to enhance visibility and recognition of FMSC’s mission
• Oversee multi-channel marketing efforts, including direct mail, social media, content creation, visual direction planning, and production. Ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Oversee workflow planning and efficiency
• Lead the evolution of FMSC’s digital presence. Oversee web strategy, design, content, integrations, and analytics. Oversee user experience optimization and engagement
• Establish high-level direction for all marketing communications initiatives. Oversee overall storytelling strategy for FMSC. Collaborate with the Department of International Programs on identifying and developing compelling narratives about FMSC’s impact.
• Partner with MarketPlace team on marketing strategy for retail initiatives
• Collaborate with Site and Mobile Manufacturing teams to enhance sales performance and audience engagement
• Set the strategic direction for internal communications support. Ensure consistency in messaging and brand identity across departments
• Direct the selection, hiring, development, and evaluation of assigned personnel. Provide direction and assistance to direct reports in achieving established goals. Act as a coach in their overall development and performance evaluation. Assess department staffing strategy and align with FMSC’s growth
• Develop and lead public relations/media relations strategy and act as a primary media contact. Identify subject matter experts and prepare them for media interaction. Measure PR results
• Develop, optimize, and manage annual departmental budget
• Oversee contractor selection, contract terms, and performance (videographers, copywriters, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• Commitment to support, promote, and authentically communicate FMSC’s Christian mission and goals
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressively responsible experience with demonstrated success in marketing communications creating strategy and casting vision required. In lieu of degree, relevant experience will be considered
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is highly preferred
• Demonstrated success establishing strategic direction, evaluating urgency, making sound decisions, and accomplishing objectives
• Demonstrated servant leadership and relationship-building skills. Highly collaborative with ability to influence and negotiate ensuring strategic initiatives are met
• Strong change management and decision making skills; able to lead with energy, passion, and urgency
• Enthusiastic collaborator with diverse people groups: those varying in beliefs, abilities, nationalities, races, languages, and backgrounds
• Strong cultural competence and a commitment to ethical storytelling, particularly as they relate to food relief and community storytelling
• Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong creative abilities
• Advanced competencies with Microsoft Office, data analysis of internal CRM reports and external reports, strong knowledge of web-based systems.

Your Team:

• Work location is Illinois (Aurora, Libertyville, Schaumburg) or Minnesota (Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Eagan)
• Reports to the CEO

FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s “Know Your Rights” poster. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/values.

FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal “E-Verify Participation” poster, and the “Right to Work” poster for more information.

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