Marketing Associate

OVERVIEW:

This is more than a job. You will make a difference in the lives of adults with mental illness, substance abuse, and cognitive impairments. Vinland Center is a nationally recognized provider of behavioral health services. We are looking for someone to tell our story and raise awareness about our services, all for the purposes of reaching people who could benefit from our services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Marketing Associate will manage all marketing and communications activities. This individual will have demonstrated exceptional writing ability, impeccable editing, and a passion for both print and online communications. Whether you are working in a team-setting or tackling a solo task, your enthusiasm and professionalism shine. You can write a blog post with a strong call-to-action, find and share inspiring stories, bring eagle-eye editing to your own words and the work of other writers, and be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines without breaking a sweat.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Independence newsletter, published three times a year. Write content, work with appropriate staff for quotes and facts, work on layout, editing, and work with printers.
• Content management, editing, writing, and other communications assistance for staff.
• Create and distribute HTML emails. 
• Update content on website. Manage Google AdWords campaigns. 
• Write and manage content and schedules for social media platforms (FB, blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube). 
• Project manager for annual fundraising event. Make sure committee members meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks. Promote event locally. Approach existing and potential sponsors. 
• Coordinate and execute media relations duties, including generating story ideas and pitching stories. 
• Research and write grant proposals, as needed. 
• Facilitate sponsorships for relevant events to raise awareness of Vinland Center among target groups. 
• Update, design, and order all marketing collateral (brochures, business cards, letterhead, banners, give aways, etc.). 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Must juggle multiple projects at once, provide follow-through on all projects, and meet deadlines. 
• Create your own work with little guidance or supervision. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field. 
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience. 
• Familiar with (or willing to learn on your own) PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, HTML email, and database management. 
• Pass background check for working with vulnerable adults. 
• Comply with State and Federal laws pertaining to healthcare, substance abuse treatment, and HIPAA.

BENEFITS:

Vinland offers competitive wages and benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Simple IRA 
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus holidays 
• Flexible schedule 
• CPR training 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• On-site cafeteria 
• On-site fitness center