Marketing & Communications Manager (Non-profit)

Hobson Associates; Connecticut; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Connecticut seeks a Marketing & Communications Manager to elevate their brand and engage the community. The successful candidate will lead content creation, craft compelling stories, and enhance fundraising efforts. With a collaborative culture, they value creativity and are committed to empowering local youth programs. Applicants should have a degree in Communications or related fields and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in communications, marketing, or philanthropic storytelling.
• Proven ability to create high-quality written and visual content.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead content creation and communications strategy across multiple platforms.
• Craft compelling stories and content for proposals, newsletters, and social media.
• Oversee digital platforms, optimize engagement, and track performance.

Skills

Content creation

Project management

Relationship building

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit databases (e.g., Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, QGiv)

Job description

Marketing & Communications Manager (Non-profit)

Are you a storyteller who loves creating impact and inspiring others through your work? This is a role for you—where your creativity will help shape how the community sees, engages with, and supports local youth programs!

Join a mission-driven nonprofit known for its collaborative culture, commitment to equity and access, and a clear focus on empowering young people to succeed. They’re looking for a strategic communications leader to elevate their brand, amplify their message, and engage donors, volunteers, and the wider community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key member of our team reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, you’ll lead content creation and communications strategy across multiple platforms, working closely with Development and Education teams. You’ll craft compelling stories and content for proposals, newsletters, social media, email, web, and video that highlight program impact, support fundraising, and maintain consistent brand messaging. You’ll also oversee digital platforms, optimize engagement, track performance through analytics, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Think: creativity + strategy + storytelling + collaboration…

You’re a strategic storyteller who thrives on collaboration and loves turning complex initiatives into clear, compelling messages. You can juggle multiple projects without losing your creative spark, and you’re passionate about mission-driven work that serves diverse communities.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in communications, marketing, or philanthropic storytelling (student experience considered).
• Proven ability to create high-quality written and visual content (Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.).
• Strong project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and nonprofit databases (e.g., Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, QGiv).
• Flexibility to adapt, problem-solve, and support organizational goals.

Why People Love Working Here

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits
• A creative, collaborative culture that values your voice and ideas

Now interviewing — if this sounds like you, click ‘APPLY NOW’