Marketing Specialist

Job Title: Marketing Specialist

Department: Advancement

Employment Status: Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt

Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. Must be 21 years of age. Bachelors or higher degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field preferred, or with several years of marketing experience. Experience in various social media platforms required. Experience/knowledge in using Canva and/or other graphic design software. Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Direct experience in writing and editing content for printed publications and on-line systems is preferred. Digital experience in WordPress, email marketing systems, and customer relationship software is also highly desired. Must have demonstrated strong verbal and written skills.

Reports To: Vice President of Advancement

Job Summary: We are seeking a Marketing Specialist with strong project coordination skills, and an understanding of effective communication and social media. Experience in marketing is highly preferred. Graphic design and video production/editing skills are a plus!

Basic Responsibilities:

• Content writer and editor for various newsletters using Constant Contact
• Acts as an internal journalist that gathers and writes stories for us to promote our programs to internal and external audiences for media
• Supports the maintenance and updates of content on our organizational website
• Creates content for digital and printed material for the organization
• Film and edit short videos for social media use
• Create posts on Facebook, LinkedIn, and, at times, Instagram for Josiah White’s social media pages, and 50 East Café social media pages
• Assists with event coordination and planning
• Ensures consistent messaging in support of Josiah White’s vision, mission and values; understands brand standards/consistency; uses journalistic tenets of Associated Press style/grammar
• Manages scheduling of communications, proofing of materials and quality assurance
• Works with internal clients to plan and develop/ compose compelling communications related to general marketing, development initiatives, events, and general internal and external written or online publications
• Participates in weekly content meetings and bi-weekly department team meetings
• Develops project plans that include definition of actions to be taken, sequence of events, and timelines
• Serves as the primary role in developing the organization’s presence on various social media vehicles; planning and scheduling monthly content
• Interacts with all agency social media audiences to build the brand and encourage page engagement
• Analyzes social media metrics and trends and creates monthly reports for VP of Advancement
• Designs and prepares graphics for all social media content
• Manage content of internal LCD displays
• Assist with photography
• All other duties as assigned by the VP of Advancement

Skills, Supervision, Knowledge and Ability:

• Must be dependable, well-organized, and an effective time manager
• Must be a team player who enjoys working closely with others
• Must possess skills in project management
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Must be a strong communicator and service oriented
• Must multitask and take direction
• Demonstrate professional maturity both in and out of the office
• Have an aptitude for organization and attention to detail
• Have a willingness to learn, coupled with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Must be committed to the mission, vision and core values of Josiah White’s
• Must be able to manage physical demands of position/working conditions
• Must be able to tolerate the stress of meeting deadlines and working under stressful circumstances at times
• Must have the stamina and energy necessary to complete the job
• Must attend work regularly and be on time
• Hours are subject to change at the discretion of the VP of Advancement

Physical Demands of Position:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate heavy typing load for long periods of time
• Must work well under the pressure of deadlines and stressful situations
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to setup and tear down equipment for events
• Must be able to go up and down stairs

Working Conditions:

• Expected 40 hours per week in the office
• Additional time may be necessary to complete responsibilities, including weekends and evenings on occasion