Strategic Communications & Marketing Consultant – K-12 Impact

Oshkosh United Way; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

WRS retirement

Wellness program

Accident/Critical Illness

Pet insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

CESA 6 is seeking a Communication and Marketing Consultant to tell school districts’ stories and help implement strategic plans. You will celebrate, inform and inspire diverse stakeholders for public and private K-12 districts and nonprofits serving youth, implementing marcom plans across paid, earned, shared or owned media.

You will collaborate with districts and agency teams to achieve goals, manage multiple projects in a hybrid environment, and maintain strong relationships while adapting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, graphic design or related field.
• At least two years work experience in marketing or communication (preferred experience in K-12 or higher education).
• Portfolio of Marketing and Communications and/or design work required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Strong customer service focus with commitment to build long-term relationships with districts.
• Growth mindset with dedication to professional development and continual learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and revise projects as needed.
• Ability to represent CESA 6 with integrity, humility, positivity and passion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CESA 6 agency and school district team members to achieve marcom goals and KPIs
• Meet deadlines while managing a variety of agency and district projects in a fast-paced and hybrid environment
• Audit communication/marketing needs and create strategic plans
• Execute strategic plans
• Write and edit content - press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts, video and radio ad scripts, website content, newsletters, annual reports and more
• Maintain social media content as needed
• Maintain website content as needed
• Take photos/video as needed
• Serve as primary contact with assigned districts
• Maintain strong agency/district/client relationships
• Attend meetings remotely and in-person on site as needed
• Commit to professional development and continual learning in evolving technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Content writing

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/public relations/marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

CESA 6 is seeking a Communication and Marketing Consultant to tell school districts’ stories and help implement strategic plans. You will celebrate, inform and inspire diverse stakeholders for public and private K-12 districts and nonprofits serving youth, implementing marcom plans across paid, earned, shared or owned media.

You will collaborate with districts and agency teams to achieve goals, manage multiple projects in a hybrid environment, and maintain strong relationships while adapting to