US Marketing and Communications Director

Global Disciples; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Disciples seeks a Lead for the US Marketing & Communications Team to create synergy with the Partner Relations Team, communicating the vision and mission clearly and engagingly. The role focuses on branding excellence, quality media, and supporting major donor development in partnership with senior leaders.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, KPI tracking, and cross-team collaboration to raise national awareness and donor engagement for Global Disciples’ mission.

Qualifications

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and an active member of a Christian church.
• Significant experience in nonprofit communications and marketing.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, with a preference for a Masters’ Degree.
• Willingness and ability to travel within US for events, meetings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear, comprehensive communication strategy, clarifying positioning, brand recognition, and effectiveness.
• Oversee US marketing efforts, refine audiences, set KPIs with US President, and track them.
• Lead and develop the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure quality and effectiveness of materials and events.
• Collaborate with US Leadership Team to align strategies and create synergistic advancement media pieces.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Nonprofit communications

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/communications

Masters preferred

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS 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

• 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 maximise 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 maximise 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 organised 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.