Communications & Events Manager

Capital Region Community Foundation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Community Foundation is seeking a Communications and Events Manager to lead internal and external communications, including social media, and to plan and coordinate events. This full-time, salaried role emphasizes superior writing skills and overseeing contractors to ensure high-quality, on-brand communications.

Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing and at least 5 years in communications, marketing, or public relations, ideally within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years in communications/marketing/public relations, preferably nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal and external communications, including social media.
• Plan and coordinate events and oversee related contractors.
• Write and edit communications content with superior writing skills.
• Collaborate with team to ensure consistency across media channels.

Skills

Superior writing skills

Social media strategy

Graphic design software

Event planning

Media relations

Microsoft Office

Brochures/annual reports

Website management

Collaborative

Detail-oriented

Driver's license & travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Position Summary

The Communications and Events Manager is a full-time, salaried position. Plans and coordinates internal and external communications, including social media; plans and coordinates events; and oversees related contractors. This work requires superior writing skills. Visit our website for a full job description at www.ourcommunity.org/about/careers

Education

Attainment of a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

This position requires direct experience with the above-described duties and responsibilities, including at least 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related professional area, preferably at a nonprofit organization.

Qualifications and Competencies

The requirements listed below are ideally representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Superior writing skills required; extensive, successful writing and editing experience with a variety of print and online communications media; interviewing and storytelling experience a plus
• Experience creating and implementing targeted social media strategies; experience using social media analytics to track performance toward goals
• Eye for design and experience with graphic design software (such as InDesign and Photoshop), digital photography and website platforms
• Experience planning and implementing events
• Experience with media relations and purchasing advertising
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience producing brochures, annual reports, invitations, press releases and electronic communications
• Experience with website management
• Collaborative, flexible team player
• Detail-oriented and passionate about quality
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel on business

About Us

The Community Foundation is passionate about creating vibrant, thriving communities throughout Michigan’s capital region. The Foundation serves donors to meet their unique charitable goals, supports area nonprofits with grants and coaching, and leads innovative projects that create a vibrant community. The Community Foundation (also known as the Capital Region Community Foundation) is a tax-exempt public charity that serves charitable needs and enhances the quality of life for people in Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. More information about the foundation is available on our website, www.ourcommunity.org

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits, including medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Hybrid work environment.