Marketing Coordinator

Summary

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill (Brookneal, VA), a 501-(c)(3), is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to enthusiastically engage the public, donors, and sponsors in events and programs at historic Red Hill and Quarter Place through social media, marketing materials, in-person relationship building, and highly-personalized communications. At Red Hill, every staff member is a Visitor Center partner, and everyone has a part in development.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a deep awareness of Foundation activities and initiatives, community affairs, and current events to share with the public.
• Manage social media (using Facebook Business, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and X) and external communications to update the public on the advancement of Red Hill’s mission and current affairs.
• Maintain an ever-growing portfolio of local business contacts with the goal of gaining sponsorships for Red Hill events and programs. 
• Engage in development by meeting giving targets through partnering with and meeting donors, sponsors, and creating calls to action.
• Build and strengthen relationships with local businesses and organizations through in-person meetings and conducting customized tours of Red Hill.
• Advocate for Red Hill at after-hours, chamber of commerce, business, and community events.
• Create exciting and engaging monthly e-newsletters based on recent events and findings.
• Design publication-worthy advertisements for print and online media.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create a printed, biannual newsletter.
• Assist with designing public-facing content like brochures, visitor guides, event posters/banners, and flyers.
• Collaborate with staff on special projects, events, and grant writing through the planning process, execution, and reporting.
• Assist with visitors, Living History Days, Red Hill Rediscovered, and other scheduled programs/tours.
• Assists with copywriting for press releases and marketing materials.
• Provide timely updates regarding progress in development relating to set outcomes.
• Create dynamic presentations for public viewing.
• Ensure all materials align with Red Hill’s mission and branding.
• Update Red Hill’s website and event pages with upcoming dates and activities.
• Work closely with Red Hill’s printing vendors to design and order marketing materials.
• Take photos of various events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A passion for history.
• Experience with social media campaigns and/or posts.
• Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a major with strong writing requirements.
• Comfortable with engaging individuals and groups with in-person, face-to-face meetings.
• Comfortable with fundraising techniques to secure sponsorships and unrestricted gifts from local business owners and donors.
• Strong desire to learn and appreciate the complete history of Red Hill and all who lived and labored at the site over time.
• Self-motivator with the ability to set high expectations and successfully meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with audiences of varying demographics over various platforms.
• Organizational and program management skills gained through experience or in education.  
• Strong, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to represent the Foundation with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Self-confident and ability to attend off-site events as the sole representative of Red Hill.
• Commitment to community outreach and inclusion.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift 20 pounds. 
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a museum or a non-profit environment.
• Able to use Canva and Adobe Suite software.
• Familiarity with WordPress.

Salary & Benefits

• $40,000 base salary with health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• On-site housing is available for relocation.
• Professional Development opportunities.

How to Apply

• Send a resume (with two references listed), cover letter, and writing sample to info@redhill.org.
• Applicants may be asked to design sample social media posts as part of the interview process.