Brand & Communications Strategy Director

Main Line Reform Temple; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven, collaborative culture

Job summary

Main Line Reform Temple is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead marketing, branding, and public relations. This role reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with clergy, staff, and volunteers to unify programs under one brand and expand MLRT’s visibility.

The ideal candidate will craft long-term marketing strategies, strengthen community relationships, and drive engagement including the Temple’s 75th Anniversary initiatives. On-site work in Ardmore, PA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive marketing, branding, communications, or public relations experience.
• Demonstrated success developing strategic marketing plans and audience growth initiatives.
• Experience building brands, increasing organizational visibility, and managing public relations efforts.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, analytics, website management, email marketing, and CRM systems.
• Experience cultivating media relationships and securing earned media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to think strategically while also executing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year marketing and brand strategy.
• Create a unified marketing vision across programs, schools, and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and participation.
• Set measurable marketing goals and track with analytics and engagement metrics.
• Advise leadership on marketing initiatives and audience development.
• Engage audiences beyond current members and networks.
• Cultivate relationships with community organizations and partners.
• Create outreach campaigns to position MLRT as a welcoming destination.
• Lead 75th Anniversary marketing and legacy campaigns.
• Oversee content strategy, newsletters, websites, and social channels.
• Manage digital campaigns to support growth, fundraising, and awareness.
• Oversee the congregational communications calendar.

Skills

Brand strategy

Audience growth

Strategic marketing

Writing

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations

Master’s preferred

Tools

WordPress

Canva

eCRMs (Constant Contact)

Outlook/Office

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Main Line Reform Temple is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead marketing, branding, and public relations. This role reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with clergy, staff, and volunteers to unify programs under one brand and expand MLRT’s visibility.

The ideal candidate will craft long-term marketing strategies, strengthen community relationships, and drive engagement including the Temple’s 75th Anniversary initiatives. On-site work in Ardmore, PA is required.