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Lyngblomsten

Marketing Communications Specialist

Lyngblomsten, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


The Marketing Communications Department at Lyngblomsten is hiring for the position listed below.Note:

No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Position is open until filled.About:

Lyngblomsten is an award-winning Christian nonprofit organization serving older adults through healthcare, housing, and community-based services since 1906. Join our compassionate team, touch lives, and make a difference! Learn more at www.lyngblomsten.org.Marketing Communications Specialist40 hours/week – ExemptAre you a communicator who’s looking for a new challenge? For a career that’s more than a job—making your community better? For a role where you’ll be learning new things while flexing your creative muscles in an industry that’s growing exponentially? For an opportunity to serve on a team and—together—make an impact in the lives of hundreds of older adults in the east Metro and beyond?If so, Lyngblomsten has a great opportunity for you!Lyngblomsten, an award-winning Christian nonprofit organization serving older adults through healthcare, housing, and community-based services, is hiring for a Marketing Communications Specialist. The specialist is responsible for producing and distributing a variety of materials through traditional and digital communication channels, with the goal of advancing Lyngblomsten’s communication and marketing objectives. This position is a blend of digital marketing and writing.The Marketing Communications team serves as an in-house design agency for Lyngblomsten. We help achieve the mission of bettering the lives of older adults by providing high quality, highly relevant work—whether print, digital, video, or anything else. In addition, our department is responsible for advancing Lyngblomsten’s reputation through strategic public relations, transparent constituent communications, and solid brand management.Want to know more? Check out the Key Responsibilities below.Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities for the Marketing Communications Specialist encompass a variety of digital marketing and writing tasks, including the following:· Help develop, execute, manage, and monitor digital marketing initiatives, specifically, social media, email campaigns, and digital ads· Help maintain and optimize Lyngblomsten’s website and online presence· Take photos and prepare them for print and digital use· Develop ideas and write content (e.g., articles, web and brochure copy, fundraising copy, news releases, social media posts) for Lyngblomsten’s communication channels· Prepare for writing assignments by conducting research and developing interview questions; conduct interviews and check facts· Proofread and edit others’ writing, ensuring compliance and consistency with brand and style guidelines· Participate effectively in a team setting and communicate regularly with project stakeholders, helping to ensure deliverables meet the project vision, specifications, and timeline· Work occasional evenings and weekends, as neededDesired Skills & Experience:· Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, digital media, or related field· 2 or more years of successful, related professional experience· Experience with tools used for website content management, social media management, and CRM· Knowledge of SEO/SEM best practices and trends and experience optimizing web content accordingly· Experience designing, testing, and sending emails as part of marketing campaigns· Excellent writing, spelling, and proofreading skills· High degree of accuracy and attention to details· Experience with digital analytics and online advertising a plus· Experience taking photos for publications using a DSLR camera a plus· Experience capturing and editing video footage for marketing pieces a plus· Graphic design and pre-press experience a plus· Comfortable working on a PC platform (Windows Suite and Adobe Creative Suite)Lyngblomsten is an award-winning Christian nonprofit organization serving older adults through healthcare, housing, and community-based services since 1906. Join our team, touch lives, and make a difference!

Lyngblomsten does not discriminate in employment on any basis protected by law. Please tell us if you require any special arrangements during the interview process. Upon conditional job offer of employment, all applicants will be subject to a State of MN background study.

We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits, paid training, and scholarship opportunities.

Our benefits package shows how invested we are in our employees. At 30 hours a week, you are eligible for:

Low employee cost Medical and Dental

HSA account, plus an Employer contribution of:​

$2100 annually for a Single

$4200 annually for Family

Free Employee Life Ins. and LTD insurance

200% match of your 2% contribution to a 403B

Flex/PTO starting at 4.62 hours earned per 80 hours. (Up to 3 weeks the first year)

Short Term Disability Earn 56 hours per year.

7 Holidays

Lyngblomsten is an equal employment opportunity organization and affirmative action employer. Minority, Disability, Veteran, LGBTQ+.