CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Marketing and Communications Manager
Position Summary:
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a marketing and communications professional responsible for the creation, direction, and administration of Mothers for Others (MFO) communications and marketing strategies. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this Manager will develop and implement strategies that advance MFO’s brand and promote it as the largest independent diaper bank in lower Fairfield County. The Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and present clear and consistent messages that represent MFO’s mission and services, with the goal of raising the profile of MFO to attract clients and funders, and inform community stakeholders about the organization’s work.
This is a new role within MFO, and is an opportunity to shape the marketing and communications strategy of the organization. In the beginning, there will be a high level of collaboration with the Executive Director, with the expectation of increased independence over time. As the organization grows, the role of the Marketing and Communications Manager will grow as well, taking on responsibilities such as developing a brand strategy that supports MFO’s mission, strategic plan, and annual work plan.
This is a flexible, part-time (up to 5 hours per week) position. The position can be mostly remote, with occasional in-person meetings and work sessions at MFO’s office in central Greenwich.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a marketing and communications professional responsible for the creation, direction, and administration of Mothers for Others (MFO) communications and marketing strategies. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this Manager will develop and implement strategies that advance MFO’s brand and promote it as the largest independent diaper bank in lower Fairfield County. The Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and present clear and consistent messages that represent MFO’s mission and services, with the goal of raising the profile of MFO to attract clients and funders, and inform community stakeholders about the organization’s work.
This is a new role within MFO, and is an opportunity to shape the marketing and communications strategy of the organization. In the beginning, there will be a high level of collaboration with the Executive Director, with the expectation of increased independence over time. As the organization grows, the role of the Marketing and Communications Manager will grow as well, taking on responsibilities such as developing a brand strategy that supports MFO’s mission, strategic plan, and annual work plan.
This is a flexible, part-time (up to 5 hours per week) position. The position can be mostly remote, with occasional in-person meetings and work sessions at MFO’s office in central Greenwich.
Responsibilities:
- With the Executive Director, creates the annual communications and marketing work plan and calendar.
- Manages design, writing, and production of materials to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency to further the mission and image of MFO. Includes: donor email newsletters and fundraising campaigns, promotional and client materials; the Annual Report; and other collateral materials. Materials will be produced in Spanish as needed.
- Upgrades and then manages MFO’s website, with content input from the Executive Director as needed.
- Holds primary responsibility for maintaining MFO’s social media presence. Includes creating and posting content, growing MFO’s following, responding to and interacting with followers, and interacting with the social media accounts of MFO’s partners and other community organizations and affinity groups.
- Creates, produces, and places advertising materials and media campaigns to promote and increase awareness of MFO’s services, to potential clients, donors, and stakeholders.
- Maintains press contact list.
- Oversees the preparation and dissemination of press releases; tracks all media hits.
- Develops media plans for selected events such as National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
- The Executive Director may periodically request assistance with special events or projects to support the success of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications/marketing or related field. Professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Three to five years of experience in marketing and communications or media; experience with nonprofit and mission-related communications a plus.
- Experience with web technology (design and maintenance), social media, and design tools such as Canva are necessary.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing and communications.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work independently and proactively within a small organization.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Written and spoken fluency in Spanish a plus.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to Elizabeth Peyton by clicking here or emailing [email protected].
