Michigan Black Business Alliance · 2 days ago
Director of Marketing and Communications
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
7+ years expThe Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) is the leading voice for Black entrepreneurship in Michigan. They are seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead and unify the organization’s marketing and communications efforts, ensuring clarity and consistency in their messaging and storytelling.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and own MBBA’s overarching marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment across programs, advocacy, partnerships, and external affairs
Establish and steward MBBA’s brand voice, messaging pillars, and narrative framework
Create annual and campaign-level marketing and communications plans with clear goals, audiences, and success metrics
Oversee and execute marketing and communications initiatives across digital platforms, email, web, print, and other channels as appropriate
Bring consistency and discipline to content creation, campaign execution, and messaging across departments
Identify gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies in current efforts and implement solutions
Serve as a strategic partner to department heads, providing guidance and direction on marketing and communications needs and translating them into effective plans
Provide guidance and guardrails to internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with MBBA’s brand and priorities
Act as an internal consultant on messaging, positioning, and audience engagement
Determine needs and manage relationships with third-party vendors with accountability for quality, alignment, and outcomes
Set clear expectations, creative direction, and quality standards for vendors
Serve as MBBA’s internal authority on marketing and communications decisions
Develop systems, processes, and standards that support scalability and long-term stability
Advise executive leadership on marketing, communications, and brand-related decisions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or brand leadership
Experience leading and managing internal creatives and/or external vendors responsible for creative deliverables
Demonstrated experience building or centralizing marketing and communications functions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong strategic thinking skills and a willingness to be hands-on, especially in growth or transition phases
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to translate complex work into clear, compelling narratives
Deep commitment to racial equity, economic justice, and supporting Black entrepreneurs
Preferred
Familiarity with Detroit, Michigan, or similar community-centered ecosystems
Benefits
Mileage and Travel Reimbursement for work-related travel throughout Michigan
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with organizational support to help you build long-term financial security
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid, Nationally Recognized Holidays
A mission-driven workplace committed to equity, innovation, and lasting impact in the Black business community
Company
Michigan Black Business Alliance
Change starts here.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.8MKey Investors
New Economy Initiative
2023-06-22Grant
2023-03-20Grant· $0.8M
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