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Job Description

The Marketing and Communications Consultant leads external communication initiatives, managing publication of the monthly newsletter, overseeing the organization's website and social media channels, and handling vendor relationships related to the annual national conference. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong marketing expertise, and a proven track record in digital content management.

Marketing and Communications:

• Manage the creation and publication of monthly newsletter, ensuring engaging, accurate, and timely content.

• Oversee and update the website regularly, ensuring accuracy, user-friendliness, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Develop, manage, and implement comprehensive social media strategies across platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to enhance engagement and visibility.

• Coordinate content creation, curation, and scheduling for all digital channels.

• Serve as primary point of contact for media inquiries and the development of press releases.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with vendors for the annual national conference, including graphic designers, videographers, photographers, and printers.

• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance processes with external vendors.

• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all conference materials and communications.

Conference and Event Support:

• Oversee marketing and promotional efforts for the annual Conference

• Coordinate onsite communications and media management during the conference.

• Facilitate the creation and distribution of event-related promotional materials and collateral.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing and communications, preferably within a nonprofit or educational context.

• Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Proficiency in designing impactful presentations and creating engaging content using software and multimedia platforms such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and video editing tools like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. The candidate must also have proficiency in newsletter and website management tools, including WordPress and Mailchimp, to effectively drive communication with stakeholders.

• Expertise managing the creation and posting of social media content across multiple platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, while ensuring content aligns with brand messaging and audience engagement strategies.

• Experience managing external vendor relationships and coordinating marketing projects.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Commitment to educational equity and advocacy for vulnerable youth populations.