U.S. Marketing & Communications Director

Global Disciples; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Global Disciples is seeking a dynamic leader to head the US Marketing & Communications Team in Lancaster, PA, aligning with the Partner Relations Team to communicate the organization's vision and mission clearly. The role emphasizes branding quality across all media and serving with top US leadership to develop major donor support.

The position requires crafting strategic communication plans, managing budgets, KPIs, and cross-team collaboration to strengthen national presence and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and an active member of a Christian church.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, with a preference for a Masters’ Degree
• Significant experience in nonprofit communications and marketing
• Willingness and ability to travel within US for events, meetings, etc.
• Ability to communicate, with passion, a case for supporting near-culture missions and the approach of Global Disciples
• Outstanding relational, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, initiator who is organized. Able to relate detail to the overall picture
• Ability to work with a team to develop and implement a strategic plan
• Effective use of multiple communications mediums to engage intercessors and donors
• Microsoft Office software experience. CRM database experience, Salesforce preferred. HubSpot experience also helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear, comprehensive communication strategy, that clarifies our positioning, enhances brand recognition and increases our effectiveness in communication
• Responsible for strategizing, executing, and overseeing all US marketing efforts
• Develop a clear, comprehensive marketing strategy that refines target audiences and target markets
• Together with US President, determine the marketing and communications department’s KPIs and regularly track them
• Supervise the Marketing & Communication Team in ways that maximize their potential, ensuring quality and effectiveness of materials produced and events planned
• Lead in setting Annual Review and Plan of Action (ARPA) goals then develop and implement strategies to fulfil those goals
• Develop marketing and communications budget and track spending
• Communicate the vision and mission of Global Disciples in compelling ways so increasing numbers of people are actively engaged in praying, giving financially, volunteering, etc.
• Seek to maximize the creative gifts, energy, and abilities of the Marketing & Communications Team to raise awareness of Global Disciples nationally and broaden the scope of our influence
• Serve as a Public Relations spokesperson and advocate for Global Disciples
• Oversee the development of communication pieces, publications, and digital media to ensure it all accurately reflects our Global Approach and DNA – and brings glory to God
• Work with the Program Leadership Team to ensure that stories and photos are available and organized to document how God is at work in and through the discipleship-mission training, small business development, and LEAD training
• Generate funds by increasing donor leads through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, mission marketing, marketing communications, advertising, and public relations
• Gather information on target audiences and target markets and apply learning to future projects
• Work collaboratively with Partner Relations to schedule, plan and implement signature and public events to communicate vision and engage partners
• Work closely and collaboratively with the US Leadership Team to develop strategies and communication-media pieces that create synergy for advancement
• Work closely with the US Leadership Team to reach cross-team goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Relational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the US Marketing & Communications Team in a way that creates synergy with the Partner Relations Team in communicating the vision and mission of Global Disciples clearly and in engaging ways. Be attentive to branding and quality of all mediums of communication. And serve with the US President, and the Senior Vice President of Stewardship & Advancement in developing major donors.

GOALS

This job exists to effectively execute the Marketing & Communication strategy for Global Disciples in the US through leadership of the Marketing & Communications Team and collaboration with the US Leadership Team in supporting the work of the organization.

1. Develop a clear, comprehensive communication strategy, that clarifies our positioning, enhances brand recognition and increases our effectiveness in communication

2. Communicate the vision and mission of Global Disciples in compelling ways so increasing numbers of people are actively engaged in praying, giving financially, volunteering, etc.

3. Generate funds by increasing donor leads through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, mission marketing, marketing communications, advertising, and public relations

4. Work closely and collaboratively with the US Leadership Team to develop strategies and communication-media pieces that create synergy for advancement

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop a clear, comprehensive communication strategy, that clarifies our positioning, enhances brand recognition and increases our effectiveness in communication

• Responsible for strategizing, executing, and overseeing all US marketing efforts
• Develop a clear, comprehensive marketing strategy that refines target audiences and target markets
• Together with US President, determine the marketing and communications department’s KPIs and regularly track them
• Supervise the Marketing & Communication Team in ways that maximize their potential, ensuring quality and effectiveness of materials produced and events planned
• Lead in setting Annual Review and Plan of Action (ARPA) goals then develop and implement strategies to fulfil those goals
• Develop marketing and communications budget and track spending

2. Communicate the vision and mission of Global Disciples in compelling ways so increasing numbers of people are actively engaged in praying, giving financially, volunteering, etc.

• Seek to maximize the creative gifts, energy, and abilities of the Marketing & Communications Team to raise awareness of Global Disciples nationally and broaden the scope of our influence
• Serve as a Public Relations spokesperson and advocate for Global Disciples
• Oversee the development of communication pieces, publications, and digital media to ensure it all accurately reflects our Global Approach and DNA – and brings glory to God
• Work with the Program Leadership Team to ensure that stories and photos are available and organized to document how God is at work in and through the discipleship-mission training, small business development, and LEAD training

3. Generate funds by increasing donor leads through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, mission marketing, marketing communications, advertising, and public relations

• Gather information on target audiences and target markets and apply learning to future projects
• Work collaboratively with Partner Relations to schedule, plan and implement signature and public events to communicate vision and engage partners

4. Work closely and collaboratively with the US Leadership Team to develop strategies and communication-media pieces that create synergy for advancement

• Work closely with the US Leadership Team to reach cross-team goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and an active member of a Christian church.
• Passion for the mission and work of Global Disciples and alignment with its statement of faith, goals, purposes, and objectives.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, with a preference for a Masters’ Degree
• Significant experience in nonprofit communications and marketing
• Willingness and ability to travel within US for events, meetings, etc.
• Ability to communicate, with passion, a case for supporting near-culture missions and the approach of Global Disciples
• Outstanding relational, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, initiator who is organized. Able to relate detail to the overall picture
• Ability to work with a team to develop and implement a strategic plan
• Effective use of multiple communications mediums to engage intercessors and donors
• Microsoft Office software experience. CRM database experience, Salesforce preferred. HubSpot experience also helpful.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, PA 17603