Strategic Communications Manager

Summary of Position

The Impact Team is responsible for securing the financial resources, public support, and awareness needed to advance the Coalition’s mission. Through fundraising, storytelling, and meaningful engagement, the team ensures the Coalition’s 25+ programs and services are widely known, accessible, and utilized, as we strive to achieve our vision:
For every child…A Place to Call Home.

The Strategic Communications Manager leads the creation and execution of print and digital marketing and storytelling efforts that elevate the Coalition’s mission, programs, and community impact. This role produces compelling content across newsletters, website, social media, and video; partners with program and support staff to capture authentic impact stories; and ensures all digital platforms remain current, on brand, and compliant with funder and accreditation requirements.

• Leads and executes organization-level digital and print communications strategy to raise awareness of the Coalition’s mission, garner new supporters, and achieve fundraising goals.
• Creates and compiles copy and supporting photos/graphics for the Coalition’s print and digital newsletters, e-blasts, website, and social media platforms.
• Graphic design of all Coalition print and digital marketing needs including newsletters, postcards, invitations, brochures, signage, sponsorship materials, social media graphics.
• Partners with other Impact Team members to create materials associated with the Coalition’s fundraising and awareness events.
• Takes a leadership role in partnering with program staff to capture, update, and authentically describe all programs and services; identifies profound impact stories to be included in grant proposals, website, social media, and other marketing materials. Records, edits, and uploads video content to social media platforms to support increased reach and community impact.
• Interviews internal and external stakeholders for impact stories, program and partner spotlights, and other marketing content.
• Partners with Extreme Recruitment Team, Family Enrichment and Volunteers Team, KSDK 5 On Your Side, and Vantage Credit Union to coordinate filming and airing of bi‑weekly "A Place to Call Home" media segment.
• Coordinates community calendar with Chief Program Officer and program staff to capture the Coalition’s impact in the community.
  
  Note:
  
  community events happen Monday – Sunday and occasional evenings are required. Flex time is available to offset events outside of core hours.
• Manages the Coalition’s website, including updating page content, adding events, and updating staff rosters. Implements search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.
• Coordinates with third‑party vendors to manage the Coalition’s print marketing needs, website development, digital advertising, photography, videography, and more.
• Maintains brand standards and voice when creating all written, print, and digital content.

• Completes daily activity log.
• Maintains an up‑to‑date Outlook calendar.
• Adheres to the Coalition’s Shared Values, Employee Code of Conduct, and Employee Code of Ethics.

• Other duties as assigned, with or without accommodations.
• Supports the Coalition’s mission – attends special events, training events, and other "all hands‑on deck" activities.
• Answers and responds to phone calls, emails, and inquiries regarding the Coalition services while in the office. Completes ongoing education and training as approved by or assigned by supervisor.

Supports other agency staff as necessary to meet agency goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or graphic design, and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. Experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong background in print and digital design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate across all organization…