Marketing and Communication Coordinator Job at Lauren's Institute for Education

At Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), we believe in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, support, and compassion. We're looking for an enthusiastic and Marketing and Communication Coordinator to join our team, people who want to build meaningful connections and grow in a mission-driven environment that values equity, belonging, and collaboration.

Benefits and Pay:

• Starting salary: $45,000-55,000, non-exempt
• Monday through Friday 8AM-4PM
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• And More!

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate organization’s social media under the direction of our leadership team and other appointed advocates
• Ensure consistent branding of organization’s promotional materials
• Facilitate updates to marketing materials as needed
• Ensure organization’s mission and culture are captured in all communication
• Facilitate testimonials and interviews as needed
• Manage the content calendar to ensure timely and consistent delivery of materials
• Design reports, brochures, graphics and other materials in accordance with branding guidelines
• Facilitate organization’s website under the direction of our leadership team and other appointed advocates
• Assist with communication and branding for organization’s recruitment, both for employees and services.
• Assist with marketing and facilitating organization events and large meetings
• Assist with fundraising, community outreach and job fairs as needed
• Assist with design for organization’s apparel and other branded items
• Assist with staff headshots
• Assist with any public news stories or other publications involving the organization
• Assist with creation of presentations as needed
• Organize all organization media and ensure proper releases for use are maintained
• Develop reports periodically for key metrics and provide insights to optimize strategies
• Ensure appropriate language and integrity of special needs population
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and disclosure statement regarding criminal record signed by applicant
• Provide three (3) references (forms provided)
• Knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to carry out the requirements of the position
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Project Management Skills and creativity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and digital marketing tools

Physical Demands:

This position requires a combination of routine administrative activity and occasional physical tasks. Employees must be able to:

• Sit, communicate, and remain attentive to surroundings for extended periods
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, kneel, or reach as part of daily responsibilities
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds when assisting consumers with mobility, transfers, equipment, or program materials
• Push or move items up to 50 pounds, such as wheelchairs, furniture, or supplies
• Maintain adequate vision (close, distance, and peripheral) to complete job-related tasks safely and effectively

At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.