Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist

Gabriel Group; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer matching

Vacation and sick leave

Mileage and cell phone reimbursement

Wellness planning and access to a健康h e

Job summary

Thrive West Central in Terre Haute, IN, is seeking a Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist to tell stories behind people, programs, and partnerships strengthening West Central Indiana. This entry-level role suits a marketing professional who enjoys creating content, connecting with people, and making a visible difference.

You’ll manage digital and print content, interviews, branded materials, and multimedia projects, supporting outreach and events while helping grow audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with professional audiences.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video-editing tools.
• Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative setting.
• Interest in storytelling, community engagement, public outreach, and mission-driven work.
• Ability to work occasional evening meetings or community events.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, blogs, and other channels.
• Interview staff, program participants, clients, and partners to develop authentic stories and impact features.
• Design brochures, flyers, graphics, presentations, and event materials in line with brand.
• Support photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia projects.
• Plan, promote, and represent Thrive at outreach activities and community events.
• Monitor engagement, track results, and suggest ways to expand reach and audience connection.
• Partner with teams across the organization to maintain consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/PR/JD/Digital Media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Job description

• Base Pay $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Administration
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

Description

Turn creativity into community impact. Thrive West Central is seeking a collaborative, resourceful Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist to help tell the stories behind the people, programs, and partnerships strengthening West Central Indiana. This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging marketing professional who enjoys creating engaging content, connecting with people, and seeing their work make a visible difference.

Position at a Glance

• Location: Terre Haute main office
• Salary: $35,000–$50,000 annually
• Schedule: Generally 8:00 a.m.–4:30/5:00 p.m., with occasional evening meetings and community events
• Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

What You’ll Do

You will bring Thrive’s mission to life across digital, print, and in-person channels. Your work will help community members understand available resources, celebrate program outcomes, and connect with the people and partnerships moving West Central Indiana forward.

• Create and publish engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, blogs, and other communication channels.
• Interview staff, program participants, clients, and community partners to develop authentic stories and impact features.
• Design brochures, flyers, graphics, presentations, event materials, and other branded communications.
• Support photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia projects.
• Help plan, promote, and represent Thrive at outreach activities, educational programs, public functions, and community events.
• Monitor digital engagement, track results, and recommend practical ways to expand reach and strengthen audience connection.
• Partner with teams across the organization to identify communication needs and maintain consistent brand messaging.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to communicate professionally with varied audiences.
• Basic familiarity with social media, digital communications, and creative tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video-editing software.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• A genuine interest in storytelling, community engagement, public outreach, and mission-driven work.
• Ability to work occasional evening meetings or community events.

Preferred

• One to three years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related field.
• Experience with graphic design, photography, videography, digital storytelling, social media account management, website content systems, or email marketing platforms.

Summary

Why Join Thrive?

At Thrive West Central, a job can become a career with purpose. You will join a team committed to solving complex challenges, serving people well, and building collaborative partnerships that improve quality of life and economic prosperity across the region.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Vacation and sick leave
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness planning and access to a health clinic
• Discretionary bonus opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

We will begin actively reviewing resumes after 10/19/2026.

Thrive West Central is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the Agency’s background-check requirements.