What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing and Communications Manager position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, individuals with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!
This role provides marketing and communications leadership for a portfolio of LSS lines of service, including planning, initiating, managing and implementing all communications and marketing activities designed to support the achievement of annual service goals. This position will use a racial equity and social justice lens in all aspects of their work, in partnership with the services they support, members of the marketing and communications team, and other LSS colleagues.
- BA/BS in marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' work experience in communications and marketing for a mid- to large-size organization.
- Demonstrated project management acumen required.
- Demonstrated capacity for developing strategic communications plans aligned with core business and organizational positioning objectives.
- Strong communications skills that are effectively applied to an audience, channel and objectives.
- Team building, leadership and strong collaboration skills required.
- Must be able to draw on problem-solving and capacity-building skills to facilitate agreements-based outcomes with diverse constituents.
- Able to work in a busy environment of unpredictable, fluctuating priorities and frequent interruptions.
- Commitment to the mission and vision of LSS, including LSS’ Anti-Racism Stand.
The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an EEO/AAP employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
