Engagement & Communications Manager

Adult & Teen Challenge; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Adult & Teen Challenge in Ozark, AL seeks an Engagement & Communications Manager to lead marketing and communications. You will own the editorial calendar, craft stories about transformation, and drive audience growth across channels.

The role blends strategy, content creation, events support, and podcast coordination, with a focus on advancing ATC's mission among stakeholders and donors. You will collaborate with the Advancement team, manage vendors, and optimize website content while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing, communications, journalism, PR, business or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive marketing/communications experience including strategy development and campaigns
• Experience managing projects, budgets, vendors or outside contractors; supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels: SEO, email, social, website content, analytics
• Tech-savvy with a willingness to explore new tools and approaches
• Portfolio of work available for review

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual communications and engagement plan for ATC USA.
• Own editorial calendar; craft stories for press releases, features, blogs, newsletters and web copy.
• Grow audience reach across owned channels via targeted messaging.
• Deliver integrated campaigns across email, social, search, display, print, and broadcast.
• Oversee ATC website; improve navigation, partner with SEO contractors.
• Create promotional materials for ATC curriculum, programs, and services.
• Support events and donor gatherings with printed and digital pieces.
• Lead the ministry podcast and coordinate production and promotion.
• Coordinate with creative vendors, manage schedules and briefs.
• Manage equipment inventory for shoots (camera, audio, lighting).
• Track channel performance and report insights to Advancement team.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Storytelling

Editorial

Content Creation

Analytics

SEO

Social Media

Project Management

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Business or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Website CMS management

Job description

Ozark, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

ATC is a Christ-centered, non-profit ministry focused on substance abuse and recovery. Our vision is putting hope within reach through the power of Jesus Christ. This position requires someone who is a born-again, Spirit-led believer and agrees to the Christian doctrines found on the ATC website. This role also requires the individual to live and work in and through these core values:

FAITH Trusting God to do the impossible Ephesians 3:20

LEADERSHIP We are relentless in our efforts to raise up leaders John 9:4

COMMUNITY We are building a collaborative culture in pursuit of our shared vision Psalms 133:1

INNOVATION We are constantly testing new tools, technology, and methods to reach those in our communities Isaiah 43:19

CULTURAL FIT

Energetic, positive thinker who is humble, hungry and smart. Humility in always serving others and making the engagement experience powerful, whether it’s a customer, a donor or fellow team member. Hungry to perform with excellence while striving in continuous learning. The ability to be socially and relationally smart in interacting and engaging others on behalf of the ministry, understanding every team member represents ATC.

CORE OBJECTIVES

Execute the mission of Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) in support of the vision and goals of the Board of Directors and the CEO. Work closely with ATC Affiliates to communicate the ministry vision, values, and strategy of ATC. Cultivate a healthy culture in the field.

The Engagement & Communications Manager will develop and execute the marketing and communications strategy for Adult & Teen Challenge USA, carrying the ministry’s message to stakeholders and the general public. This role is hands-on; the right candidate will be eager to dive in, analyze data, fix problems, and proactively identify new strategies for growth. We value a team player! Communications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications planning. Build and steward an annual communications and engagement plan that carries the ministry's message to affiliates, alumni, referral partners, and the general public.

Storytelling and editorial. Own the editorial calendar and tell the ATC story in ways people respond to, drawing out accounts of transformation from students, alumni, and affiliates and shaping them into press releases, feature stories, blog posts, newsletters, infographics, and web copy that move donors and the public to give, refer, and get involved. Hold every piece to the ministry’s style guide and voice.

Audience growth. Grow reach and participation across owned channels by segmenting audiences, testing messaging, and refining what earns a response.

Campaign delivery. Carry integrated campaigns from concept through launch across email, social, search, display, print, and broadcast, keeping timing and message consistent on every channel.

Website stewardship. Act as day-to-day owner of the ATC website — maintaining pages, improving navigation and layout, and partnering with search contractors to strengthen visibility and route visitors to the right resources.

Program promotion. Create promotional materials, advertising, and launch communications that introduce ATC curriculum, programs, and services to new and existing audiences.

Event support. Prepare printed and digital pieces supporting events, conferences, and donor gatherings.

Audio and broadcast. Lead the ministry podcast — shaping episodes, coordinating production, and promoting releases— and place radio messaging with participating stations.

Partner coordination. Serve as point of contact for creative vendors, suppliers, media contacts, and outside contractors; brief them, review deliverables, and hold schedules.

Equipment stewardship. Own the ministry's camera, audio, and lighting inventory — tracking what is owned and where it is, keeping gear charged, maintained, and repaired, checking equipment in and out, and building and packing kits ahead of shoots and travel.

Insight and reporting. Track channel performance and audience trends, report results to the Advancement team, and recommend where to shift effort.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field preferred

Three to five years of progressive marketing and/or communications experience, including strategy development and campaign execution

Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, vendors, or outside contractors; supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

Working knowledge of digital marketing channels and best practices, including SEO, email, social media, website content management, and analytics

Passionate about technology, with little fear of the “unknown” a must

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus

Analytical and creative thinker; self-starter able to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines

A portfolio of work available for review

TRAVEL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel from time to time for shoots, conferences, events, center visits, and partner gatherings, including occasional overnight and weekend travel

Transport, set up, operate, and break down camera, audio, and lighting equipment on location

Prepare and pack equipment for air and ground travel, including cases, batteries, and cabling, in line with carrier and airline requirements

Regularly lift, carry, and position equipment and cases weighing up to 50 pounds

Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods during shoots and events

Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to and from shoot locations

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF

You have a deep compassion and call to action for the vulnerable population in substance abuse and want to see transformation take place, one life at a time, through the power of Jesus Christ.

You dream of transforming growing organizations into wildly successful ones, good ones into great ones, and you know how to actualize your aspirations.

You are an enthusiastic individual capable of matrix collaboration to reach a common goal.

Initiating and completing projects is right up your alley.

You know how to make timely, effective and ethical decisions.

You embody the entrepreneurial spirit.

You're a self-starter who crafts creative solutions and opens doors to new resourced relationships.

You communicate with excellence and compel audiences through writing and speaking

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental): The employer covers 80% of the employee’s premium, including family coverage. Coverage begins on the 60th day of employment.

Vision Insurance (Delta Vision): The employer covers 80% of the employee’s premium, including family coverage. Coverage begins on the 60th day of employment.

Aflac Supplemental Insurance: Optional supplemental coverage is available and is fully employee-paid.

40 3(b) Retirement Plan: Participation is subject to plan terms. A 3% employer match is available after successful completion of a 90-day evaluation pe riod.