Cardinal Services Inc of Indiana is hiring: Marketing Communication Specialist i

Location, Hourly Rate & Schedule
Location: Allen County, IN

Hourly Rate: $28.20

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8a-5p

Job Summary
The marketing communications specialist is responsible for creating compelling content that highlights consumer success stories and promotes the purpose of Easterseals Community Network and its subsidiaries. This role involves writing and designing marketing materials, maintaining websites, social media channels, and coordinating media relations. This position requires strong writing, design, and organizational skills to effectively engage diverse audiences and enhance the organization’s visibility and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Research and write consumer success stories and testimonials for use in marketing materials, fundraising appeals, donor stewardship activities, and internal and external communications with various audiences for Easterseals Community Network and its subsidiaries

Plan, write, edit and/or design materials to promote the organization, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, annual reports, newsletters, video scripts and presentations

Coordinate photo and video shoots

Maintain library of marketing materials, photos, videos and stories

Write news releases, distribute them to area media, and post them on Easterseals Northeast Indiana WordPress website

Respond to media inquiries

Update Easterseals Northeast Indiana WordPress website on regular schedule in addition to as‑needed updates

Create and post monthly blog on Easterseals Northeast Indiana WordPress website

Create, schedule, and post engaging social media content

Manage digital signage at the entrance, including the design, creation, and updating of relevant, engaging content for display.

Track and analyze website and social media data to achieve goals for audience growth and engagement

Maintain brand standards for usage of logos, names, colors and other elements that support the identity and reputation of Easterseals Community Network and its subsidiaries

Draft, format and distribute quarterly email to subscribers through MailChimp

Assist development team with events as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Must be 18 years of age

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or related field.

Experience with professional use of social media

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience with WordPress for website content management

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and Photoshop

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while working independently

Ability to perform light to moderate lifting when needed

Possession of valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of auto insurance

Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and other required screenings

Work Environment & Conditions

The marketing communications specialist is an on-site office role at the Easterseals Northeast Indiana Fort Wayne office.

Some travel within Easterseals Community Network’s regional footprint is required.

Duties are typically performed during business hours; however, events or project schedules may require flexibility outside of normal hours.

Physical Requirement: Employee will work in an office setting and remotely and may experience some light lifting when assisting with events.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Employee, Child, or Family options)

Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Employee Referral Bonus

Holiday Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

EEO/ADA Compliant

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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