Director of Marketing and Communications

Director Of Marketing And CommunicationsCompensation: $110,000 - $140,000K DOE Status: Regular-Full Time/ ExemptThe Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for all external and internal communications for The Salvation Army Northwest Division and its Corps/Service Units. All efforts are geared toward fundraising and increased awareness of the organization. The position develops marketing and communication fundraising strategies and manages marketing and communications campaigns for direct and in-direct fundraising efforts. This includes but is not limited to, direct marketing, advertising, public relations, and media relations. This position must collaborate with colleagues, agencies, digital assets, and media partners to achieve its goals. This position organizes marketing and communications efforts through, but not limited to, direct marketing, advertising, public relations, collaborations with colleagues and agencies, and media partners. A successful Marketing and Communications Director will develop a robust knowledge and understanding of the organization's history and its mission to help further its presence in the community. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is creative, personable, and enthusiastic for non-profit work. The Marketing and Communications Director reports to the Director of Development.The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. The Northwest region of the US serves people with food, shelter opportunities, and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge Western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you to find your place to offer opportunities for people in needEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage relationships with marketing agencies for direct and in-direct fundraisingManage digital fundraising efforts for the DivisionManage budgets related to Divisional marketing and public effortsInterface with the donor relations department to receive information about fundraising efforts, income, expenses, and donorsIdentify and manage advertising opportunities for the Division and individual unitsDevelop internal and external communications campaigns for divisions and departments as needed; support implementationDevelop, maintain, and cultivate media relations throughout the DivisionManage and edit fundraising publications for other Salvation Army publications (i.e., The New Frontier), websites, and eventsAct as point person and provide communications counsel for crisis planning and communications of various types for the Northwest DivisionDevelop talking points and speeches for event speakersTravel and driving to various Northwest Division offices in the States of Washington, northern Idaho and eastern MontanaPerform other work-related duties as requested by the Director of DevelopmentExperience: BS/BA in Communications or related field A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in PR, marketing and corporate communications. Experience within non-profit organizations is a plus Excellent digital literacy skills and strong written/oral communication skills, all with an emphasis on communicating effectively to a wide range audience.Qualifications:Ability to work with a broad and diverse audience, including but not limited to client groups, Advisory Board members, City, State, and corporate groupsAbility to interface and collaborate with me