Position Summary
The Manager, Marketing and Communications leads the organization's marketing, communications, and digital engagement efforts. This role develops and executes content strategies, oversees brand management, manages communications projects and staff, and creates compelling campaigns that support fundraising, community engagement, and organizational goals. The position serves as a key storyteller and brand steward, ensuring consistent, impactful messaging across print, digital, social media, and web platforms.
Qualifications Required
- 3+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail required to maintain brand standards.
- Creative and empathetic in engaging with sick and vulnerable communities, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (AcrobatX, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere).
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency: Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word), CRM platforms (Salesforce), email marketing platforms (Emma, Constant Contact, Mailchimp), website CMS (WordPress), Facebook Insights, and Google Ads.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency: Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube) and PR/Media software (Meltwater).
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Qualifications Desired
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
- Photography (shoot/edit) and video (shoot/edit).
- Experience in public relations and media relations.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or development (fundraising).
- Experience managing graphic design and brand identity.
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!