Strategic Communications & Events Leader

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager in Madison, WI to lead integrated strategies across marketing, communications, public relations, and events. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to raise awareness of programs, fundraising, and community impact.

You will manage campaigns, media relations, content creation, and branding, while supporting donor communications and major fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or Business Administration preferred.
• 3 years of community engagement, volunteer management, public relations and event planning experience.
• Equivalent training/experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes marketing, communications, PR, and event strategies.
• Serve as primary communications and media relations contact for Dane County.
• Create and distribute content for social media, website, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Manage website, social channels, and digital communications.
• Lead annual fundraising campaigns and donor communications.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Public relations

Event planning

Content creation

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's in Communications

Tools

CMS

Social media platforms

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager in Madison, WI to lead integrated strategies across marketing, communications, public relations, and events. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to raise awareness of programs, fundraising, and community impact.

You will manage campaigns, media relations, content creation, and branding, while supporting donor communications and major fundraising efforts.