Opportunity Builders, Inc.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Opportunity Builders, Inc., Millersville, Maryland, United States, 21108
Job Title:
Marketing & Communications CoordinatorReports to:
Vice President, DevelopmentClassification:
Non-ExemptSupervisory Status:
Non-SupervisoryPosition SummaryThe Marketing & Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VP of Development to raise awareness and funds to advance the organization’s mission. This position will be responsible for managing OBI’s online presence, including social media, website, mass email, and newsletter communications. Under the leadership of the VP, this position will be intricately involved in the coordination of OBI’s fundraising events as well. As a key member of the development team, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will be expected to bring creative and innovative ideas to the department. This position is very flexible, offering a mixture of working from home/remotely in addition to working in the community and office, as needed. Periodic evening and weekend work may be required, particularly leading up to and during events.Essential Duties:
Manage OBI’s social media presence, ensuring fresh, relevant, and engaging content that highlights the impact of our work.Assist with fundraising events including obtaining donations, event planning, implementation, and follow-up.Author and distribute agency newsletter, including important updates and information, and using strategies to capture readers' attention.Create and disseminate agency communications to various stakeholder groups using OBI’s mass email software.Maintain donor database, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of data entry, as well as prompt expression of gratitude towards all donors.Reconcile monthly donations with the finance department.Promote the organization through public relations initiatives.Create and maintain marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.Work with publication vendors for timely ad submissions.Design and create social media posts, flyers, and other materials to help support departmental marketing needs.Maintain website design and operation, including updating as needed.Coordinate and occasionally represent OBI at conferences, chambers of commerce, and other community events.Act as a brand steward, upholding brand and trademark standards and consistency in all projects.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years related work experienceConfident communicator and excellent interpersonal skillsStrong writing, editing, proofreading, and layout/design skills are essentialEffective project, time, and organizational management skillsFlexibility with changes in task and prioritiesAble to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlinesWide degree of creativity and attention to detailStrong knowledge and understanding of current trends in social media and digital mediaSelf-motivated, self-starter, and team player with a positive and professional approach to managementExperienced with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and WordPress or similar platformsExperience with a donor and/or sales management system preferredAble to represent the organization in a professional mannerPassion for OBI’s mission and making a differenceOpportunity Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Marketing & Communications CoordinatorReports to:
Vice President, DevelopmentClassification:
Non-ExemptSupervisory Status:
Non-SupervisoryPosition SummaryThe Marketing & Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VP of Development to raise awareness and funds to advance the organization’s mission. This position will be responsible for managing OBI’s online presence, including social media, website, mass email, and newsletter communications. Under the leadership of the VP, this position will be intricately involved in the coordination of OBI’s fundraising events as well. As a key member of the development team, the Marketing & Communications Coordinator will be expected to bring creative and innovative ideas to the department. This position is very flexible, offering a mixture of working from home/remotely in addition to working in the community and office, as needed. Periodic evening and weekend work may be required, particularly leading up to and during events.Essential Duties:
Manage OBI’s social media presence, ensuring fresh, relevant, and engaging content that highlights the impact of our work.Assist with fundraising events including obtaining donations, event planning, implementation, and follow-up.Author and distribute agency newsletter, including important updates and information, and using strategies to capture readers' attention.Create and disseminate agency communications to various stakeholder groups using OBI’s mass email software.Maintain donor database, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of data entry, as well as prompt expression of gratitude towards all donors.Reconcile monthly donations with the finance department.Promote the organization through public relations initiatives.Create and maintain marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.Work with publication vendors for timely ad submissions.Design and create social media posts, flyers, and other materials to help support departmental marketing needs.Maintain website design and operation, including updating as needed.Coordinate and occasionally represent OBI at conferences, chambers of commerce, and other community events.Act as a brand steward, upholding brand and trademark standards and consistency in all projects.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years related work experienceConfident communicator and excellent interpersonal skillsStrong writing, editing, proofreading, and layout/design skills are essentialEffective project, time, and organizational management skillsFlexibility with changes in task and prioritiesAble to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlinesWide degree of creativity and attention to detailStrong knowledge and understanding of current trends in social media and digital mediaSelf-motivated, self-starter, and team player with a positive and professional approach to managementExperienced with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and WordPress or similar platformsExperience with a donor and/or sales management system preferredAble to represent the organization in a professional mannerPassion for OBI’s mission and making a differenceOpportunity Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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