Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Specialist — Events

Community Support Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Education Assistance

Student Loan Forgiveness

YMCA Membership

Job summary

Community Support Services seeks a Marketing Specialist to enhance visibility by managing the brand and creating compelling marketing materials. You will collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Development to plan high‑quality events and execute internal and external communications.

You will handle social media content, newsletters, press materials, and web content, ensuring SEO-ready copy and strong messaging aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, public relations, journalism or related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in marketing or communications.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with clear, effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Marketing/communications/outreach across channels.
• Draft and edit newsletters and emails with organizational voice.
• Write, edit, and proofread press releases and media materials.
• Create and optimize website content with SEO best practices.
• Coordinate event-related communications and materials.
• Develop internal communications to promote transparency and culture.
• Edit communications to ensure consistent brand voice.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/journalism

Job description

Community Support Services seeks a Marketing Specialist to enhance visibility by managing the brand and creating compelling marketing materials. You will collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Development to plan high‑quality events and execute internal and external communications.

You will handle social media content, newsletters, press materials, and web content, ensuring SEO-ready copy and strong messaging aligned with our mission.