Communications Manager

Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Annual Salary: $50,000 - $55,000, depending on experience

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work Location:

Indianapolis office, five days per week

The Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home Foundation promotes and financially supports the work of the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home in Lebanon, Indiana. The Foundation is seeking a dynamic and motivated Communications Manager to join our four-person team and play a key role in executing our communication strategies. If you have a passion and talent for writing and crafting compelling and engaging messages, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

• Execute comprehensive donor relations and marketing plans to promote the organization and its initiatives.
• Develop, write, and oversee content for various communications channels, including but not limited to multiple newsletters, appeal letters, donor correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, pamphlets, social media, email, and websites.
• Collaborate with the Foundation stakeholders to ensure all communications align with the organization's mission and values.
• Collaborate with staff at the Children’s Home to gather information and stories to be shared with Foundation constituents.
• Collaborate with outside graphic design and printing vendors.
• Review and proof donor communications.
• Contribute to writing and preparing grant proposals.
• Organize and execute one major donor event and smaller donor gatherings.
• Outreach to churches and organizations.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communications initiatives.
• Maintain and track an organized archive of all communication materials on SharePoint for easy retrieval and reference.
• Stay current with industry trends and news to inform and support the organization's communications strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media inquiries and serve as the Foundation's primary media contact to enhance the Foundation’s public presence.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications or marketing.
• Previous experience working for a social services organization a plus.
• High integrity and ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, especially Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools, especially Canva, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Knowledge of Word Press, SEO, and web analytics is a plus.
• Experience with media relations and public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with design software and graphic design is a plus.

• This is a full-time position.
• In office work in our Indianapolis location is required most days to complete work using a desk or laptop computer.
• Occasional travel to Children’s Home in Lebanon, IN.
• Occasional travel to area churches and organizations.
• Some in-person public speaking and group presentations are required.
• Occasional evenings and weekend work required.
• Occasional remote work.

• Up to 16 paid vacation/wellness days and 12 paid holidays.
• 401k match.
• Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) fully funded by the employer.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life and accident insurance are provided at no cost to the employee.

• What about the Children’s Home’s mission compels you to apply?
• How do you envision telling the story about the Children's Home?
• In your previous work, how have you focused your storytelling to inspire donors to give?