Marketing Communications Coordinator

Marketing Communications Coordinator

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment
General Summary: The Marketing & Communications Coordinator position requires a working understanding of strategic and tactical marketing and communications skills. The position works within the Marketing Department, with a specific focus on the Safer Pathways Center (SPC). This role will take the lead on marketing initiatives for SPC, including social media, grassroots marketing, development of marketing pieces, and initial strategy with support of the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation. Critical to success in this role are effective design skills, solid written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, an ability to draft a social media plan (schedule/calendar), plan events and a dynamic "can do" spirit.
Performance Results Description The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values. Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing project and administrative support for a variety of internal and external marketing programs
Working with marketing team to produce and manage brand identity & other marketing initiatives, collateral and assets

both physical and digital
Planning & managing social media and website content production

including posting to social media platforms, and providing analytic summaries
The organization's major events are planned, executed and meet stated event objectives
Organization's social media strategy is executed as planned and the metric meets strategic goals
Solid support is given to planning and executing the marketing/communications plan
It is actively supporting the marketing and communications director with duties
Managing photography/videography (shooting & editing) assignments (including Podcasts)
Perform other duties assigned
Healthy vendor relationships are established and maintained
All materials for external consumption are accurate, consistent in format, design, content and are professionally presented with the organization's brand standards
Managing vendor relationships including print houses, advertising firms, web developers, etc
Templates and guides are up-to-date and readily available for dissemination to appropriate audiences
Maintaining schedules for a variety of marketing initiatives

including the Department's, marketing, social media, editorial, project and Zoom meeting calendars
Planning, organizing and promote organizational events

including setup and running in-person and virtual functions
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills

with high level attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities
Familiarity with social media, social networking, and email marketing
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Project planning and management and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging)
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere)
Digital photography and video editing experience
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events
Education and Experience:
Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, business or a related field required
2-3 years of experience in a marketing assistant or equivalent role
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans