Strategic Communications & Events Lead (Hybrid)

Capital Region Community Foundation; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Community Foundation is seeking a Communications and Events Manager to lead internal and external communications, including social media, and to plan and coordinate events. This full-time, salaried role emphasizes superior writing skills and overseeing contractors to ensure high-quality, on-brand communications.

Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing and at least 5 years in communications, marketing, or public relations, ideally within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years in communications/marketing/public relations, preferably nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal and external communications, including social media.
• Plan and coordinate events and oversee related contractors.
• Write and edit communications content with superior writing skills.
• Collaborate with team to ensure consistency across media channels.

Skills

Superior writing skills

Social media strategy

Graphic design software

Event planning

Media relations

Microsoft Office

Brochures/annual reports

Website management

Collaborative

Detail-oriented

Driver's license & travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

The Community Foundation is seeking a Communications and Events Manager to lead internal and external communications, including social media, and to plan and coordinate events. This full-time, salaried role emphasizes superior writing skills and overseeing contractors to ensure high-quality, on-brand communications.

Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing and at least 5 years in communications, marketing, or public relations, ideally within