Marketing and Communications Senior Manager

Marketing and Communications Senior Manager

Department:
Development. Reports to the Vice President of Development. FLSA Status – Exempt Classification – Full Time UWW Code.

Position Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Senior Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote the organization’s mission and impact, build awareness, and foster donor support. This position utilizes the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia‑Flagler Counties’ website, e‑newsletters, print materials, social media platforms, and other marketing tools to effectively communicate the organization’s work. The Senior Manager will maintain relationships with local media and create compelling content that drives the organization’s brand awareness.

Teammates should exhibit core competencies: mission‑focused, relationship‑oriented, collaborator, results‑driven, and brand steward.

• Develop creative and engaging content for marketing and communication tools such as print materials, website, e‑newsletter, press releases, social media, and promotional items.
• Work effectively with other departments to achieve goals and communicate with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other departments and outside vendors to complete marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and photo/video resources.
• Manage public relations with media contacts.
• Research and implement industry best practices to improve marketing effectiveness, processes, and content.
• Review analytic reports to measure and share results, improving the success of marketing initiatives.
• Support leadership in establishing, implementing, and evaluating a strategic marketing plan and annual calendar.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, interns, and consultants to elevate brand awareness.
• Manage brand and public image.
• Implement new and existing projects and initiatives as decided within each department.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing systems to advance the vision of CF and UWVFC.
• Initiate new ideas and improve efficiencies in the Operations department and the organization.
• Embrace a team mentality and work together with others to achieve goals.

• Participate in professional groups such as the Florida Public Relations Association.
• Actively seek out opportunities for professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Team player with the ability to work with leadership to achieve organizational goals.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills needed with the ability to communicate with key stakeholders, peers, and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills and digital literacy (minimum of Microsoft and Adobe software programs).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and use of an insured motor vehicle.

Work is carried out in a controlled, agreeable environment as generally represented by normal office conditions. Employees may be required to assist with or attend various off‑site events scheduled in evenings and/or weekends. These events may require several hours on your feet and assistance with heavy lifting and carrying.

Direct Reports – None

Maximum Annual Salary – $50,000

Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia‑Flagler Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the organization’s policy to abide by all laws pertaining to fair employment practices and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap or disability, or marital or veteran status.

Date last reviewed: 7/3/2025