National Marketing/Communications Director

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is a virtual volunteer organization dedicated to supporting military service members, veterans, and their pets.
Responsibilities Strategy Develop creative marketing and communications strategies, plans, and approaches for various stakeholders.
Identify challenges and emerging issues; collaborate with National Headquarters on internal and external communication opportunities.
Serve as a resource on best marketing and communications practices for volunteers.

Brand Management Ensure brand consistency with the organization's style guide.
Oversee new brand development in collaboration with the Graphic Designer.
Act as a brand ambassador to the public and internal volunteers.

Collateral Oversee production of all print collateral.
Collaborate with the Graphic Designer on content, layout, and design.

Electronic Communications Plan the electronic communications editorial calendar with the Communications Manager.
Collaborate with the Blog Editor on potential articles for the organization’s blog.
Draft and review internal communication items before distribution.

Social Media Oversee the social media program.

Website Develop web strategy, new webpages, and ensure the website remains up to date with the Webmaster.

Media Relations Prioritize media opportunities for presentation to the Board and CEO.
Review talking points to ensure consistent messaging.
Act as media contact if no Media Relations Manager is available.

Staff Management Recruit and manage the National Marketing Team.
Mentor and train volunteers as needed based on skill levels.
Administrative Check the official email account daily.
Provide monthly updates to the CEO.
Prepare and submit the monthly \"Volunteer Service Hours\" report to the National office.

Desired Skills A passion for supporting military service members, veterans, and their pets.
Experience in writing and editing.
Knowledge of the organization's mission, purpose, operating procedures, policies, and guidelines.
Professional, organized, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Comfortable using MS Office Pro or Open Office, and communicating via internet, phone, and email.
Own a desktop or laptop computer.
Comfortable promoting the organization to family, friends, co‑workers, and military/veteran organizations.
Background in marketing, communications, or media relations preferred.
Commitment to at least one year in the position.
Estimated time per month: 35–40 hours.

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