Marketing & Communications Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marketing and Communications Manager is a creative, enthusiastic, enterprising individual who strives to promote the work of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. This position is responsible for collaboratively developing and implementing marketing plans, public relations, and communication strategies for the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and its affiliates (Green Lake/Ripon Community Foundation, Winneconne Area Community Foundation, and Women’s Fund), as well as Education program initiatives (Fox River Scholarship Center). This position works with finance, development, donor services, and program staff to ensure smooth coordination among the Foundation’s employees, volunteers, and partners.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internal & Organizational Support – 45%

• Design and equip staff, board, and committees with materials and communications to position the Foundation as a leader in the community (PowerPoint presentations, donor reports, info sheets, etc.).
• Collaboratively coordinate the design, production, and distribution of publications to all stakeholders.
• Assist affiliate and partner agencies by providing communication, advertising, and special event support, as requested.
• Design and coordinate email campaigns (special events, surveys, donor communications, etc.).
• Work with staff to plan and execute special events to include Donor Appreciation, Celebrate Education, Power of the Purse, education seminars, and community engagement programs (including invites, advertising, programs, scripts, PowerPoints)
• Coordinate relationships with outside vendors such as marketing and design firms, and printers.

Strategic Communications & Marketing – 25%

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic communications plan to increase awareness of and consistently articulate the mission, vision, values, and impact of the Foundation, including its affiliates.
• Develop and distribute press releases, stories, and other content to highlight the impact of the Foundation and its affiliates through local media channels. Manage media relations
• Oversee the management and content strategy for the Foundation and its affiliate websites, as well as social media platforms (Facebook and LinkedIn), ensuring consistent branding and engagement.
• Lead the marketing and promotion of the Fox River Scholarship Center (weekly emails, social media posts, and advertising).
• Direct the creation and placement of print, digital, and social media advertisements to promote the Foundation’s work (including events, campaigns, and initiatives).
• Continue to research and implement new marketing concepts to improve and advance the Community Foundation. 

Content Creation & Storytelling – 25%

• Conduct interviews with donors, grant recipients, etc., and produce stories, reports, and other content to communicate Foundation and donor impact to various audiences effectively and to be used across multiple marketing materials.
• Attend events and visit grant sites, taking photos and videos for use in various marketing materials.
• Design visuals for social media, email, and other digital communications from brand templates.

Additional Duties – 5%

• Develop and manage the fiscal year marketing and printing budgets.
• Attend meetings of the Foundation, including but not limited to staff meetings, Board meetings, and Committee meetings.
• Participate in local service clubs and other community events.
• Network with staff and the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in marketing communications roles, including the development and implementation of strategic communications plans; development of marketing communications collateral, including print and online materials; utilization of web, social media, and digital platforms; and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills
• Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with staff and volunteers and provide excellent internal customer service.
• Demonstrated comfort and success working with diverse groups of people
• Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills to complete time sensitive tasks on schedule and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and some familiarity with email marketing or website management platforms is required.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Previous experience in or knowledge of nonprofits and their operations.
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Canva, and Constant Contact.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: Beginning at $60,000 annually, depending on experience
• Paid vacation time and 9.5 paid holidays annually
• Optional participation in OACF retirement plan after 6 months (for employees age 21+); Healthcare, dental, long- and short-term disability.
• The Foundation also recognizes employee service through the Employee Impact Giving Program