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ConnectUP! Institute · 1 day ago

Communications Lead/Specialist

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

ConnectUP! Institute is seeking a Communications Lead or Specialist to manage their communications and marketing efforts. This role involves working with both internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance the organization's brand and services through strategic communication initiatives.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of an annual communications/marketing plan

Work closely with community partners to cross-promote information and opportunities

Work directly with Leadership and Programs Team to best position our brand & services

Manage communications materials from start to finish, which includes copywriting, graphic design and desktop publishing, choosing correct file formats and sizes, placing text and photos, and proofreading

Monthly 1-page newsletter content using established templates

Social media calendaring and content

Press releases (5-10/year)

Work with the support of Communications Coordinator

Ensure all external communications are high quality and deliver on brand voice

Work closely with the Executive Director to create an annual social media strategy, and to ensure social media works with overall communications strategy

Serve as primary liaison to our website administrator (contractor) to update content on CI website using the IT request platform

Meet regularly to report/inform the staff on how communications are performing

Manage data scorecard on marketing and communications performance

Work with the support of Communications Coordinator

Participate in team meetings and contribute expertise to the Programs and brand

Support special projects as needed

Be a strong steward of and representative for the CI brand across the community by adhering to the organization’s values

Participate in CI's social media presence and events as requested and appropriate; contribute to creating content to support the recruitment of high-potential entrepreneurs to the CI program

Support fundraising efforts as necessary, including attending fundraising events, speaking with donors, etc. in coordination the Development Officer

Support new and ongoing CI efforts as requested

Qualification

Communications plan managementContent creationMailchimpCanvaHootsuiteSalesforceWebsite managementSEOTime managementOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityProblem-solvingCollaboration