Director of Marketing and Communications

Truman Heartland Community Foundation  

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Application Deadline: November 15th 2024

Overview: This position directs the organization’s communication activities, including publications, newsletters, email marketing, direct mail, public/press relations, video production, creation/maintenance of website, social media, and production of the organization’s annual report. Also, provides staff support for our annual Toast to Our Towns Gala and our committee that plans and conducts the event. This position manages the expenses of the Gala; however, the sponsorships and ticket sales are the responsibility of the VP of Advancement. 

Reports to: President and CEO

Key Responsibilities

Support and Manage Marketing Activities:

• Work with staff team to prepare annual marketing budget based on strategic plan goals
• Coordinate and manage workflow with contractor providing creative design support
• Create and manage annual marketing calendar for marketing related activities and special events
• Serve as the primary copywriter and project manager for all print, online, email, direct mail and social media
• Create donor stories through interviews and photo shoot coordination
• Serve as staff photographer/journalist

Online Communications:

• Develop and implement a social media plan and editorial calendar
• Manage and update website content and serve as staff liaison to contract web designers
• Generate social media content and posts 
• Generate email marketing campaigns including monthly e-newsletters
• Track and assess electronic marketing activities

 Media Relations:

• Primary staff writer for all press releases and media pitches
• Collaborate with President/CEO in production and distribution of monthly columns to local news outlets
• Serve as primary media contact
• Provide assistance as requested to President/CEO

 Video Production and Audio-Visual Support for Special Events 

• Coordinate production of videos for Toast to Our Towns Gala working with video company
• Create and provide AV support for all events 
• Produce videos internally for website and social media

Marketing Support for Youth Advisory Council 

• Provide marketing support for Youth Advisory Council events and activities including the annual fundraiser, food drive, recruitment

Gala Planning and Execution

• Provide staff support to Gala Committee
• Coordinate event planning and execution
• Key point of contact between venue, vendors, and Foundation 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, graphic design, nonprofit management or related field.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience in nonprofit marketing and communications preferred. Experience in supporting and managing volunteers. Experience in managing events.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.  Experience in Constant Contact and web design is a plus. 

The selected candidate must have strong written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.  Must have good attention to detail, and proofreading skills. The candidate must be able to work occasional events outside normal business hours and lift 25-50 pounds.

The selected candidate must be proficient with social networking sites and have a track record of successful relationship-building with the online community by maintaining Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media accounts. 

Salary/Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience and range is $60,000 to $70,000. Health Insurance, 401-k retirement plan with company match, paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples to Phillip Hanson at hanson@thcf.org.  Only email applications will be accepted.  Writing samples may be mailed to 4200 Little Blue Parkway, Suite 340, Independence, Missouri, 64057. Applications without writing samples will not be considered.