Communications and Marketing Manager

Concordance; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordance seeks a Communications and Marketing Manager to enhance their communications strategy and engage stakeholders. This full-time role involves crafting compelling narratives, overseeing marketing materials, and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. Successful candidates will have a passion for philanthropy and strong writing skills, contributing to impactful fundraising initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401(K) matching program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience as a senior communications professional.
• Experience managing internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality written content for donor communications and fundraising campaigns.
• Analyze engagement metrics and refine messaging for greater impact.
• Draft press releases and support public relations efforts.

Skills

Writing skills

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Communications and Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing, Communications, and Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description

Position Overview

The Communications and Marketing Manager will play a critical role in developing and executing Concordance’s communications strategy, ensuring a compelling and consistent message across all platforms.

This role is ideal for a strong writer with a keen ability to craft engaging narratives, donor messaging, and marketing materials that inspire action. The individual will drive content creation, brand storytelling, and strategic communications to elevate Concordance’s visibility, support fundraising initiatives, and enhance stakeholder engagement.

In this role, you will coordinate closely with the Donor Relationship Manager to share Concordance’s story to multiple internal and external stakeholder groups, including donors, governments, foundations, volunteers, and media.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Messaging

• Develop high-quality written content for donor communications, fundraising campaigns, reports, newsletters, and executive messaging
• Craft and share compelling and timely stories highlighting the impact of Concordance’s programs, participant successes, and organizational milestones through paid, earned, shared, and owned opportunities
• Write and edit speeches, talking points, and presentations for Concordance leadership
• Ensure consistent messaging across all external and internal communications, strengthening Concordance’s brand voice
• Create and manage an editorial calendar for internal and external communications.

Marketing & Digital Strategy

• Help create and manage marketing materials, including website content, email campaigns, social media, and print collateral
• Oversee the creation and execution of digital content strategies to engage supporters, donors, and stakeholders
• Collaborate to develop visually compelling marketing materials and assets
• Analyze engagement metrics and refine messaging for greater impact.

Stakeholder & Media Communications

• Draft press releases, media outreach materials, and thought leadership content
• Support Concordance’s public relations efforts, ensuring alignment with brand positioning
• Maintain the Concordance Messaging Handbook to support consistent communication by team members
• Create and maintain effective communication channels for the CEO, the board of directors, and various board committees
• Support employee engagement through employee communications
• Serve as the primary point of contact to develop and deliver on board meeting materials

Fundraising & Development Support

• Work closely with the development team to craft donor outreach materials, campaign messaging, and grant-related content
• Support fundraising initiatives through strategic storytelling and donor-focused communications.
• Prepare executive updates, board meeting reports, and donor impact summaries.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

The right candidate will come with

Personal Attributes

• Passion for philanthropy and nonprofit work, with a deep commitment to advancing Concordance’s mission
• An entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to think strategically, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative fundraising initiatives

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, or a related field
• Five to seven plus [5 to 7+] years of experience as a senior communications professional
• Experience managing both internal and external communications.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all communications
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism

What to expect when you join Concordance

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.

Team benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we cover other benefits such as basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program, which gives you quick access to a wide range of life resources.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• 401(K) matching program
• Generous PTO

Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact.