Marketing And Communications Specialist

Job Title:                                  Marketing and Communications Specialist

Department/Program:            Advancement

Reports To:                              Chief Advancement Officer

Location:                                 Springfield, Missouri

Job Classification:                   Full time

FLSA Classification:                 Exempt

Salary Grade:                           $42,500 – $47,000

Primary Shift (On Call, Y/N):   M-F, 8 am – 5 pm (N)

Travel Required (Y/N, %):       Y, 40%

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will promote Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri products and services to internal and external entities by shaping the public voice and image of the organization alongside the Chief Advancement Officer and Chief Executive Officer. The individual will be an advocate for the organization to implement brand, vision, and impact to drive broader awareness and donor support through digital communications, website management, media and public relations, social media, etc. This position will also manage Marketing and advertising.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

NONE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with the Advancement team to fully understand all Marketing and communication needs.
• Composes draft speeches for senior management and assists with finalizing speeches.
• Schedules and develops film scripts and production.
• Evaluates the success of campaigns when completed.
• Attends trade shows and community fairs and staffs the company booth.
• Writes, produces, edits, coordinates, and secures approvals for visual and editorial content across all communications and marketing channels, assuring a unified voice and consistent image for the agency.
• Expands CCSOMO’s storytelling capacity by identifying and capturing stories from all programs within the organization and across the region.
• Pitches/places stories in traditional and non-traditional media as well as Hispanic media.
• Creates, develops, and maintains the CCSOMO website and content, which includes but is not limited to, developing a strategy for marketing the website, and monitoring website analysis using Google Analytics. 
• Manages CCSOMO’s social media channels – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Manages CCSOMO photo library and artwork.
• Builds relationships and maintains contacts with area media, prepares press releases and PSAs, and proactively seeks story ideas to increase awareness of CCSOMO work in the community.
• Secures media participation in support of CCSOMO events.
• Implements awareness campaigns on topics specific to CCSOMO’s programs; works collaboratively with other staff to develop an integrated approach to such campaigns.
• Helps fulfill public relations needs as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

       REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.

        PREFERRED:

• Three to five years of related experience writing and editing projects; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.