Marketing Manager

Job Title:  Marketing Manager

Department:  Marketing

Reports to:  Executive Director

Status:  Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000

ABOUT SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING

Springboard to Learning believes that meaningful, memorable learning experiences transform a child’s worldview.  It’s this belief that drives our mission to develop children’s abilities to think critically, create, collaborate and communicate.  We envision a day where all children are passionate, engaged learners who experience success.  For sixty years, Springboard to Learning has been the largest area provider of arts-integrated, authentic educational programs supporting literacy and teacher professional development, delivered through residencies, workshops and performances.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES/SUMMARY

The Marketing Manager is responsible for increasing public awareness of the organization in the community by implementing consistent message and brand and assisting the Chief Development Officer, supporting database and donor management. The Marketing Manager collaborates with staff in both the program and fundraising areas of the organization.

Marketing Manager Essential Functions

·       Writes and designs, coordinating with printers and handling distribution of all publications, including the annual report, newsletters, and other e-updates, statement pieces, remittance envelopes, educational and promotional event announcements, organization fact sheets, brochures and invitations. Also, coordinates printing and design for office supplies including letterhead, business cards, envelopes, and mailing labels.

·       Writes content, manages and updates website, including attachments and photos, to reflect current activities of the organization. Manages online search engine.

·       Manages all social media, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube etc.

·       Creates and sends public relations materials, including press releases to existing and potential constituents.

·       Manages the marketing for special events including the annual gala and other program culminating events.

·       Designs and produces ads and event flyers for both program and fundraising events.

·       Is a staff liaison to the Resource Development/Marketing Committee, and the Board of Directors.

·       Serves on the staff Leadership Team, providing strategic marketing direction.

·       Ensures brand consistency for Springboard to Learning.

·       Maintains print material and photo archive.

·       Manages the donor and event management software databases.

·       Manages donor correspondence related to donor gifts including but not limited to acknowledgment letters for philanthropic funds received.

·       Manages the grants calendar.

·       Represents Marketing at Board meetings

·       Recruits and supervises marketing interns, as needed.

·       Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       Experience with Word Press based websites and web design

·       Experience with Canva and Photoshop

·       Experience with Social Media

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Knowledge of graphic standards and logos

·       Experience writing and editing of grants

·       High attention to detail

Additional Job Information

Position Type:  This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work in a hybrid mode.  It qualifies for all Springboard benefit packages.  It requires a minimum  40-hour work week.  For additional information see the Employee Handbook.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please send the following information via email to HR@springboardstl.org:

(1)   A cover letter.

(2)   A resume, outlining your educational qualifications and professional experiences.

(3)   Names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional and three personal references.