Marketing Coordinator

Title Marketing Coordinator Reports To Chief Operating Officer Hours 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. Location This is a 100% in-person position based at our Mankato, MN office. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Position Summary This full-time position provides comprehensive and effective marketing and communications, design, and web coordination, as well as support for outreach, events, and general activities of the organization. Principal Accountabilities Designs and creates marketing and support materials and services, including print, digital, and social media. Manages the website and online webforms. Develops and implements Greater Mankato Area United Way’s marketing and communications materials for general activities, events, community outreach, campaigns, special projects/programming, both externally and internally. Demonstrates the organization’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Accountability and supports United Way’s mission of improving people’s lives. Major Functions & Tasks Perform marketing/communications activities and services. Create communications and marketing materials (print materials, flyers, newsletters, mailings, e-newsletters, email campaigns, social posts, videos, etc.), working with external parties as relevant. Manage marketing calendar for events and other activities. Manage social media calendar and content posting. Manage the Greater Mankato Area United Way website and coordinate with support staff as needed. Take photos and videos. Assist in media relations. Provide comprehensive coordination and follow‑through on all components of a project from start to finish. Represent United Way at community events, fairs, and expos. Assist in preparation and execution of events and activities. Make in‑kind requests for outside services. Coordinate RFPs and ordering of marketing and promotional materials, as needed. Assist in marketing needs for events, business development activities, and community initiatives. Engage sponsors, businesses, and community members to promote United Way’s mission and work. Support volunteer and impact communications. Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Experience in marketing, communications, social media, design, or similar role. Must have demonstrable design skills, with experience in Adobe InDesign preferred. Detail-oriented, creative, resourceful, willing to learn, and passionate about helping others. Good communicator excited to engage others in United Way’s mission to improve lives. Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Constant Contact (or similar email platform), website management, and social media management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Takes initiative and understands the comprehensive needs of a project. Ability to multitask and problem-solve. Works well both independently and collaboratively with the entire team. Ability to represent the organization and its work to the public. Physical Requirements Occasional lifting of items up to 30 pounds with a handcart. Job ID #hc232505 #J-18808-Ljbffr