Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio (BHGH) is seeking a mission-driven, results-focused professional to join our team as a full-time Marketing Specialist. The Marketing Specialist coordinates all aspects of the communication and marketing presence of Boys Hope Girls Hope, including website and social media. Reporting to the Director of Development & Marketing, this vital role creates alignment around messaging for all stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and the Scholars that we serve. This role is integral in making meaningful connections that amplify the BHGH story, creating opportunities for deeper engagement with target audiences, and expanding the Boys Hope Girls Hope community. One of the most unique aspects of this Marketing role is the opportunity to develop authentic ways to celebrate and acknowledge key stakeholders through stewardship activities.
Responsibilities
- Marketing 40%
- Manage BHGH digital platforms (websites, social media, etc.)
- Engage BHGH stakeholders via digital and print marketing: social media, newsletter, print collateral, website, videos
- Design fundraising event collateral including invitations, programs, signage and digital platform
- Manage relationships and deliverables from external marketing partners
- Maintain a comprehensive marketing and photo file on the BHGH drive
- Stewardship 40%
- Collaborating with leadership team, develop and implement specific ways to thank and share the impact of gifts made by BHGH’s benefactors and volunteers
- Create innovative, dynamic ways to demonstrate the impact of giving to targeted audiences
- Assist leadership team with management of donor stewardship activities and special projects as needed.
- Communication 20%
- Create fundraising appeal themes, messages and collateral to support donor and stakeholder engagement, cultivation activities and special events
- Design presentations and reports for program outcomes, fundraising events and special projects
- Manage integrity of BHGH brand and messaging guides to staff and stakeholders
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a Marketing and/or Communications area of study
· One to three years’ relevant internships and/or entry level experience
- Nonprofit sector work experience preferred
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in coordinating creative marketing initiatives
Critical Criteria
- Excellent computer skills; proficient with WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and all Social Media platforms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Passion for the mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope
Compensation and Benefits
This salary is very competitive with excellent benefits including group medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and 125 Flex Benefit plan
Qualified candidates may apply at bhgh.me/apply
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio was formally incorporated in 1986. Since our doors opened over thirty years ago, Boys Hope Girls Hope has expanded from a single home serving five boys to a unified Campus of Hope with three residential homes, a robust out-of- school-time program (Academy) and a Post-Secondary Support & Scholarship program serving each Scholar for an average of 10 years.
During the 2022-2023 program year, Boys Hope Girls Hope is providing transformational opportunities to
8 Residential Scholars + 137 Community Based Academy Scholars (6th-12th Grade) + 45 Post-Secondary Collegians & Fellows.9619