Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
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What you'll do
- Execute the ministry's marketing and communications strategy.
- Manage website content and social media.
- Develop newsletters, campaign materials, donor communications, and ministry resources.
- Maintain the annual marketing and fundraising campaign calendar.
- Coordinate photography, video, storytelling, and media opportunities.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
- Coordinate the Bill Morgan Memorial Golf Scramble, Annual Benefit Dinner, and other ministry events.
- Support locally hosted fundraising events such as Trivia Nights and church-led initiatives.
- Coordinate volunteers, vendors, sponsorship recognition, event communications, and logistics.
- Support church engagement opportunities and community presentations.
- Manage donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
- Coordinate recurring donor stewardship initiatives.
What they're looking for
- The ideal candidate combines strong marketing and communication skills with exceptional organization, initiative, and a heart for Christian ministry.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, event management, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
Location: Melber, Kentucky
Department: Development & Marketing
Reports To: Director of Development & Marketing
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary:
New Pathways for Children is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of the ministry's marketing, communications, donor stewardship, community engagement, and special events.
Working closely with the Director of Development & Marketing, this position will implement marketing strategies, manage communication initiatives, execute fundraising campaigns, coordinate ministry events, and strengthen relationships with donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys managing multiple projects, communicating with excellence, and helping tell the story of New Pathways in ways that inspire others to support the mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
Marketing & Communications
- Execute the ministry's marketing and communications strategy.
- Manage website content and social media.
- Develop newsletters, campaign materials, donor communications, and ministry resources.
- Maintain the annual marketing and fundraising campaign calendar.
- Coordinate photography, video, storytelling, and media opportunities.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
Community Engagement & Events
- Coordinate the Bill Morgan Memorial Golf Scramble, Annual Benefit Dinner, and other ministry events.
- Support locally hosted fundraising events such as Trivia Nights and church-led initiatives.
- Coordinate volunteers, vendors, sponsorship recognition, event communications, and logistics.
- Support church engagement opportunities and community presentations.
Donor Stewardship & Communications
- Manage donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
- Coordinate recurring donor stewardship initiatives.
- Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, and stewardship materials.
- Oversee the ministry's Tribute Giving program, including memorial acknowledgements and funeral home relationships.
- Support sponsorship recognition and fulfillment.
Development Systems & Project Management
- Manage department calendars, campaign timelines, and project workflows.
- Assist with grant research, proposal development, grant writing, reporting, and post-award administration.
- Maintain donor database accuracy and generate reports.
- Support fundraising campaigns and department projects.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate combines strong marketing and communication skills with exceptional organization, initiative, and a heart for Christian ministry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, event management, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Technology Experience
Experience with, or willingness to learn, the ministry's software platforms, including:
- Bloomerang CRM
- Google Workspace
- Canva Pro
- Squarespace
- Google Business Profile
- Meta Business Suite
- Presentation software
About New Pathways for Children
New Pathways for Children exists to minister to the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of children in a Christ-like atmosphere in order to bring them hope.
If you are passionate about Christian ministry, enjoy building relationships, communicating with excellence, and helping advance a mission that changes children's lives, we encourage you to apply.
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