Storytelling & Communications Coordinator

Council Michigan Foundations; Paw Paw Lake (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council of Michigan Foundations seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead content development and storytelling from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reporting to the director of communications, you will manage CMF's weekly editorial process and oversee email marketing for events.

You will elevate CMF's social media presence, support multimedia projects, and provide on-site communications at events such as the Annual Conference. Collaboration with diverse teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with focus in communications or marketing discipline preferred
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience
• Experience managing multiple projects with many stakeholders
• Experience in the philanthropic sector preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's weekly editorial process to gather story ideas and produce The Download publication
• Monitor news and issues related to Michigan philanthropy
• Lead email marketing and communications for CMF events and announcements
• Manage CMF's email marketing platform and data tracking
• Ensure content across channels is accurate, aligned with CMF's brand, and up to date
• Elevate CMF's social media strategy and brand presence
• Support marketing and promotional efforts for events, including the Annual Conference
• Assist in development of multimedia projects and provide on-site communications support
• Provide content and editorial support to the director on large-scale publications
• Other duties including minimal administrative support

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Social media management

Video production

Creativity

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Self-motivation

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Suite

Email marketing platforms

Job description

The Council of Michigan Foundations seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead content development and storytelling from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reporting to the director of communications, you will manage CMF's weekly editorial process and oversee email marketing for events.

You will elevate CMF's social media presence, support multimedia projects, and provide on-site communications at events such as the Annual Conference. Collaboration with diverse teams is essential.