Marketing Specialist

Opportunity Summary:

The Marketing Specialist, Every Child Tennessee (EC TN) will be the primary online voice for Every Child TN. This position will invite the community to come alongside foster families, youth impacted by foster care, families of origin, adults in custody, and those who care for them.

As the primary online voice for this initiative, the Marketing Specialist (MS) will lead the charge as we posture The Third Way of engagement in Tennessee. On a daily basis, the MS will develop online content, dialogue with followers online, craft monthly newsletters, innovate and lead a year-long communications strategy, manage relationships with our partner organizations, and invite community members into deeper engagement.

If you read this position description and are filled with a wholehearted, “YES! I’m in!” We would love to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

MOBILIZING COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON

• Identify and document how to work directly with Every Child field staff and community partners to understand initiative priorities, collect stories, and offer strategy and guidance on how to engage communities across Indiana.
• Participate in Every Child TN meeting with partners as needed to integrate and elevate the work happening in the field.

NEWSLETTERS

• Oversee the execution of an Every Child TN Statewide newsletter 1x/month on specified dates, as determined in partnership with the field team.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Strategy

• Lead and document strategy for the Every Child TN social media that complements the broad marketing plan put forth by the Marketing Cohort and enhances the goals of the field team.
• Innovate online reach strategies that demonstrate creativity, build brand awareness, and an understanding of where social trends are moving.
• Boost posts strategically that reach new audiences and maximize the appropriate social platforms for specific content.

Content

• Develop organic content and establish a pipeline for field staff to supplement stories, running all content through The Contingent’s social media filter.
• Connect with current volunteers, families served, and inquirers to gather content.

Reporting

• Provide weekly reports to The Contingent marketing team on the following: number of new followers, engagement indicators, areas of interest and focus online, and trends to watch, helping to develop the key measures to watch

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years demonstrated success in program coordination
• This role is ideal for someone with knowledge or lived experience re: the foster care system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with social media channels; Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Solid understanding of social media marketing and lead generation.
• Experience and proficiency with social media management
• The ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse, perpetually changing environment, while maintaining a calm and positive spirit.
• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect

Personal Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, and The Script.
• Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of people who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and an ability to work with a diverse group of leaders
• Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience excellence
• Ability to articulate a position on the importance of the faith community engaging vulnerable children, youth, and families

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents
• 19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, and parental leave
• 401(k) with a 4% (annual salary) match

Employment Terms, Accountability, and Compensation:

• Full Time (40hrs) exempt annual salary offered at a range of $45,000- $57,000 (estimated total compensation $55,000 - $67,000) doe
• Starting placement will not exceed this starting salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• This position is part of a collaborative matrix management framework
• This a hybrid position in Nashville, TN
• The Contingent has a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote and virtual workers
• We have team members located in multiple time zones. To facilitate collaboration, core hours for this position are 9-2 pm PST (7- 12 pm HST, 11-4 pm CST, 12-5 pm EST)
• This position will be expected to work within The Contingent’s hybrid work policy (2-3 days in the office, 2-3 days from home)
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

Anticipated Start Date:

June 3, 2024

Screening of applicant materials will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:

Those interested in this position must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest (Please include how you heard about the position)
2. Resume
3. Three references including: First and Last name, Role, A brief description of their relationship to you, and Contact Information (email + phone number where they may be reached)

**"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Contingent we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."

All employment at The Contingent is “at will” and may be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without prior notice or warning. Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of The Contingent. Upon hire, the employee agrees to undergo a 90-day probationary period, which provides additional structure, scheduled check in meetings and opportunities to receive and give feedback to and from the employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer