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Families First, Inc.

Marketing Specialist

Families First, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349


Date Updated: October 2024

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.Position: Marketing Specialist

Department: Funds Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Location: Families First, 80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30314

Salary Band: Starting at $55,000

FLSA : Exempt

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter

Resume

Portfolio: please share 5 different examples of your past work from relevant projects, such as:

Marketing Campaign, incl. strategy, execution, and results

Fundraising materials (print, digital, event promotion)

Digital marketing (email, social media, web, e-newsletter)

Analytical report demonstrating how you measure and communicate marketing results

Press release or other PR materials

Interested candidates should send these materials to FamiliesFirstAtlanta@gmail.com.

Company Description

The mission of Families First is

to build resilient families so all children can thrive

. Families First is an Atlanta-based social services nonprofit. Since 1890, we have delivered empowering solutions for some of Georgia’s most vulnerable residents. Last year, we assisted over 19,000 children and families.

Our prevention-based strategy focuses on two generations—the parent and the child. To help families achieve their fullest potential, we provide wrap around services, including:

Behavioral Health :Helping families, individuals, youth, and children to express, understand, and cope with life events,

Navigator Services: Supporting families with complex trauma through personalized case management that expands their resilience and connects them to critical services,

Parenting and Adoption Support Services : Providing parenting classes and services for divorced/separated parents, family reunification for individuals impacted by adoption, and comprehensive support for Georgia's adoptive and foster families.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Families First is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Marketing Specialist to join our Funds Development team. Thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Marketing Specialist will collaborate with the Funds Development Team and senior leadership to drive the marketing and outreach strategies for the organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Communications

Take a lead role in the development, research, writing, and production of a variety of publications and collateral materials

Create and maintain an ongoing agency marketing calendar

Attend agency events, conduct interviews, and seek out stories to convey the work of Families First

Assist with agency branding by helping to ensure all branding materials are consistent throughout the agency

Digital Marketing

Develop content (graphics and copy) and post to social mediachannels multiple times a week

Oversee agency website and provide basic agency website updates

Stay updated on current and emerging technology trends, and incorporate innovative solutions where applicable

Event Promotion & Production

Collaborates with Funds Development team to produce and promote special events, including planning, coordination, execution, and celebration of events

Coordination of clients and/or Families First staff to participate in promotional/event video’s, sizzle reels, etc.

Track and execute all marketing/branding benefits for sponsors/donors levels i.e., social media postings, signage, etc.

Implement marketing strategies to maximize event attendance and reach target audiences

Publicity

Work with program directors to develop marketing strategies to potential clients

Update, develop, and maintain program flyers, brochures, and websites descriptions to promote Families First programs to potential clients

Public Relations

Assist with media relations for special events, issue briefings, and grant announcements

Seekout public relations opportunities to increase positive media coverage of Families First

Administration

Work closely with graphic design contractor, publishers, and other vendors to ensure impactful and on-time projects

Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing

Track and present marketing activities and outcomes for each campaign, event, or project

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must reside within or in close proximity to themetro Atlanta area due to the hybrid work arrangement, which includes both in person and remote responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

At least 3 years of nonprofit marketing experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Advanced level computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Digital and social media marketing and management (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Meta, Google Analytics, Google Ads)

Online marketing platforms, including Canva and MailChimp

Photography and photo editing

Knowledge of Word Press preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Heart for the mission of Families First:

to build resilient families so all children can thrive

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage, prioritize, and successfully complete multiple projects at the same time

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently or cooperatively as part of a mission-driven team

Strong work ethic and a commitment to follow-through

Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, and volunteers

Proven aptitude to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals from various racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Familiarity with fundraising

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Hybrid: at least 2 days per week at the Families First main office in downtown Atlanta.

Office: Normal well-lit cubicle office environment where there is little to no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, and the like.

Will meet with staff, vendors, etc., throughout the facility and in the community.

Some evening and weekend work required.

Additional information

BENEFITS:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) & matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

16 Agency holidays per year

3-day summer weekends—Memorial Day to Labor Day

Professional development assistance

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Families First not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Families First to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to Affirmative Action and Workforce Diversity.

Families First participates in E-Verify.

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