Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDepartment: Administration Missions, Inc. Programs
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Location: Plymouth, MN (Hybrid possible)
Hours: FT 40 hours per week
Mission Statement:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where individuals are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person recognizes their inherent worth and lives with dignity, free from addiction and violence.
Our values include:
- Affirming human worth
- Fostering self-determination
- Valuing diversity
- Seeking social justice
Position Summary:
The Communications Associate is responsible for:
- Electronic and print communications
- Digital media.
- Branding and marketing.
Position Responsibilities:
Branding & Marketing
- Oversee brand standards, providing guidance and training to staff
- Build a repository of organization materials
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding for all organizational materials
- Write content for and develop digital and print marketing
- Develop strategies for and guide short video productions
- Coordinate with program staff to support marketing aspect of events such as conferences, community events and outreach presentations. Provide tabling materials to ensure brand consistency.
- Promote fundraising events through digital and print media
- Continuously monitor and benchmark the effectiveness of our online work using analytical tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Insights etc.
- Record, review and update communication strategies and plans
Digital Media
- Oversee social media content on multiple channels and any new platforms you feel are necessary to further engage our audience and promote our services
- Research, acquire, and schedule a variety of relevant content to post on these platforms with a schedule of engagement 2-3 times per week
- Oversee and update website content on regular basis
- Ongoing search engine optimization
- Update all program details, page content and calendars as needed
- Develop new pages for upcoming events or other needs
- Create, edit and manage all online fillable forms
Advancement
- Work cooperatively as part of Advancement team to achieve team and organizational goals.
- Support team with content and format development for fundraising and event appeals including stories, themes, layout and printing
- Capture stories about Missions Inc. Programs - residents, clients, volunteers and staff - through photos, videos, and writing
Electronic and Print Communications
- Develop content including newsletters, annual reports, press releases, event promotional materials, program brochures etc.
- Work with vendors for all printing and promotional needs
- Oversee production of biannual print newsletters coordinating the project through print, mail and internal distribution
- Collaborate with Advancement team to determine Monthly Mission e-newsletter stories and themes
Position Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Two or more years of experience with communications and/or marketing - nonprofit experience preferred
- WordPress experience
- CRM and database experience a plus
- Social media strategy experience
- Experience with email marketing platforms and analytics tools
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to create inclusive, respectful, and trauma-informed communications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent design tools (Canva)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Storytelling and creative writing skills and the ability to write for different audiences and media
- Eagerness to work with people from diverse racial, cultural and economic backgrounds
Other Requirements
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to travel to multiple program sites when needed
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of Missions, Inc.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: $47,000 - $50,000/year (non-exempt) depending on qualifications & experience
- Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance, 403(b), Employer paid life insurance, virtual care benefits, long-term disability, PTO, and 10 paid holidays.
Missions Inc. Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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