Senior Marketing & Communication Specialist
Description:
Do you have fireworks of creativity while longing for the right opportunity to maximize your expertise? This is an opportunity to share your creativity with a team of fun, energetic, collaborative, and inspired colleagues passionate about the youth and families we serve. As a member of the Berkshire Farm Center marketing and communications team, you will be empowered to bring your passion, ideas, and expertise to educate and inspire others to unite with our mission. If this sounds like you, join us!
Working in Marketing and Communications, this role collaborates closely with the Vice President of Development and Marketing, the Agency’s statewide Foster Care, Development, and Human Resource teams, and external marketing and communication partners. This position is empowered to bring creativity and authenticity to manage projects, social media platforms, identifying and developing plans for brand awareness and growth, creating communication plans aligned with goals, identifying KPI’s for measurement as well as recommendations for continuous improvement. This person will bring their passion for learning new and trending ideas to the collective table while simultaneously demonstrating their content strategy, goal planning, data analytics, and implementation skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in communications and/or marketing. Experience managing multiple publications simultaneously is preferred.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and implementing marketing, communication, and public relations plans, including digital marketing campaigns. Thorough understanding of marketing elements including traditional, content, and digital marketing and experience with marketing data analytics and tools.
- Ability to use social media and website content management systems and improve/maximize SEO efforts on an on-going basis.
- Demonstrated project management skills including prioritization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Experience working with CRM databases, website hosting platforms, and graphic design programs. Constant Contact, WIX, Canva, InDesign and Photoshop experience are preferred.
- Participation and membership in the American Marketing Association (AMA)
- Content Marketing and Digital Marketing certifications a plus
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule occasionally when there are time sensitive needs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required.
- Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse populations.
Exceptional work schedule and benefits including, but not limited to the following:
Flexible work schedule to support work life integration
Ability to work remote as part of a hybrid work model
Professional development assistance to obtain and maintain certifications
Paid membership for the AMA and other job specific association dues/fees
Healthiest Employer Award Winning Agency for 4 Years – Offering Wellness Package & Gym Membership discounts, etc.
Generous Time Off
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts), etc.
403(b) Retirement Plan
Diversity & Non-Discrimination at Berkshire Farm Center
Berkshire Farm Center is strongly committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It is a priority and one that is integral to our mission. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures. We are also committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation considerations in the application process and our on-going work environment to individuals with disabilities that request such accommodations. We will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any category protected under the law. Opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. We are also subject to state and federal laws, and support efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for positions. We will also comply with all State, Federal, local laws, and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Experience
Required
- 3 - 5 years: Experience in communications and/or marketing. Experience managing multiple publications simultaneously is preferred.
Preferred
- Must light weekend and night availability in case time sensitive material.
- Participation and membership in the American Marketing Association (AMA)
- 2 - 3 years: Experience working with CRM databases, website hosting platforms, and graphic design programs. Constant Contact, WIX, Canva, InDesign and Photoshop experience are preferred.
- Ability to use social media and website content management systems and improve/maximize SEO efforts on an on-going basis.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and implementing marketing, communication, and public relations plans, including digital marketing campaigns. Thorough understanding of marketing elements including traditional, content, and digital marketing and experience with marketing data analytics and tools.
Education: Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location