Marketing and Communications Director

This position will provide leadership in designing, implementing and managing marketing, communication and PR strategies that enhance organizational goals. Increase visibility, build Rainier Scholars brand awareness and effectively communicate data, impact and outcomes. Provide strategic leadership in creating effective messaging by audience and providing new opportunities for scholar recruitment, donor cultivation, corporate engagement and strengthening community networks.

Responsibilities include:

•  Provide leadership and direction in designing and implementing a comprehensive Marketing and Communications plan, increasing organizational visibility, supporting strategic plan initiatives, and achieving development targets/program goals.

• Provide oversight and management of the organization website and social media channels including content creation. Tell stories effectively and with authenticity in written and visual formats.

• Develop, design and produce a variety of print and electronic communication pieces including newsletters, event materials, collateral program material and promotional pieces for corporate audiences. 

• Manage projects and relationships with associated vendors (ex: graphic designer, photographers, video production crew). Provide support and expertise to events as needed.

• Develop annual media approach and work plan to enhance local, regional and national exposure. Serve as primary liaison coordinating all media projects.

• Maintain PR Tool Kit and a variety of updated communication resources for board and executive leadership. Support ED and Leadership Team in strategic visibility efforts.

• Provide guidance and support to program staff in developing and designing communication material for specific audiences including internship placements and recruitment of 4th grade scholars and their families.

• Lead Marketing Committee efforts. Provide regular reports to executive leadership and board in tracking communication efforts and measurable results with donors, foundations and corporate connections.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Write effectively and creatively to communicate key messages and stories of the organization.

• Utilize design principles to create a project vision and work in partnership with vendors to create quality pieces.

• Manage multiple projects with specific outcomes within required time frames.

• Utilize content management systems with website and social media channels.

• Demonstrate cultural competency and cultivate relationships with a diverse constituency of program participants, volunteers and donors.

• Provide leadership and initiative in developing media contacts and relationships.

• Develop and implement new and innovative marketing and communication strategies that align with mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Additional training or coursework in public relations, digital marketing or relationship/donor management systems is desired

•  Three to five years of increasing responsibility in marketing and communication environment, including demonstrated leadership and management skills, is required. Nonprofit experience a plus but not required.

• Depth of work experience on a team with demonstrated ability to customize messages by audience is required

• Proven experience in project management and effective marketing and communication efforts with measurable outcomes is desired.

Description

This is a salaried exempt level fulltime position with full benefits and will occasionally require attendance at meetings or events outside of regular office hours. Rainier Scholars provides competitive compensation and salary is dependent upon experience. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Rainier Scholars is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume and list of three references to: Rainier Scholars
Attn: Marketing and Communications Position
2100 24th Ave. S., Suite 360 Seattle, WA 98144
E-mail: apply@rainierscholars.org
Please specify in your cover letter how you learned of this position. Applications due by Friday October 19, 2018