Communications and Marketing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications and Marketing Manager will be responsible for executing the strategic communications and marketing initiatives. Under the direction of the Vice President of Communications and Membership the incumbent will beneficially promote CSWEs brand product and services. 

The Communications and Marketing Manager will serve as the communications specialist working with CSWE divisions to create and distribute engaging content manage digital platforms and build strong relationships with stakeholders. The incumbent will handle various administrative communications and marketing tasks and projects and will help implement communications strategies and plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                

• Collaborate with all divisions to set and meet communications and marketing benchmarks and goals; implement communications and marketing plans while aligning with deliverables established with other teams.
• Implement internal communication strategies that support effective use of cross organizational communication; manages content management systems (e.g. Trello Asana Hootsuite etc.)
• Contribute to the development of CSWEs annual strategic communications plans; coordinate with internal and external partners for effective implementation and execution.
• Collaborate with the VP of Communications and Membership with communication correspondence both internally and externally; provide guidance to executive leadership on concise messaging. 
• Develop execute and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns across various channels including digital print and events to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Curate and generate content for platforms including external sourcing copywriting visual media as well as email content infographics image libraries and news items; Copyedit all CSWE materials Web content etc.
• Develops engaging digital media content; manages social media platforms ensuring consistent engagement and audience growth.
• Manage content partnership and revenue stream with newsletter (CSWE Compass) and CSWE Career Center partners.
• Manages the process of content approval by using judgement to determine how content should be flagged for executive review or awareness; lead the review of the content to ensure messaging aligns with the messenger.
• Spearhead a story-telling driven content strategy that weaves together CSWEs work with personal stories of impact; content should include written material video and graphics and will be incorporated into website email and social media communications.
• Maintains communication with our audience on CSWEs online community Spark.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of videos graphic elements brochures fact sheets and logos.
• Manage all external design and multimedia partner relationships to include external designers photographers and videographers.
• Ensures the brand messaging is consistent across all communication platforms; ensures branding is consistent across all marketing materials.  
• Ensures accuracy timeliness and consistency with communications and marketing content and correspondence.
• Responds to all general inquiries concerning communications and marketing efficiently.
• Manages and oversees the Communications and Marketing Assistant; communicate assigned duties effectively and serves as a thought partner to ensure success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communication Public Relations or a related field preferred; Bachelors degree in any field is required.

• Five (5) years of experience in marketing communications public relations or a related field with proven ability to execute effective communications initiatives is required.
• Management and supervisory experience is required.
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communications skills is required.
• Excellent and effective editorial skills is required.
• Proven query analytical and report writing skills experience is required.
• Excellent attention to detail accuracy and timeliness of work completion.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills with the ability to strategically schedule and coordinate campaigns communications and projects.
• Proficiency with digital media platforms such as project management platforms content management systems customer relations management systems social medial management platforms digital asset management marketing automation digital community management or similar is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Experience using copy layout tools (e.g. InDesign Photoshop Canva) is preferred.
• Experience with graphic design is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once maintaining timelines and meeting deadlines.
• Provent ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year.

Additional Information :

The office is located in Alexandria Virginia.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter and your resume or CV by clicking the Im Interested button on the job posting. 

To be qualified an individual must have the requisite skills experience and education for the job and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The Council on Social Work Education provides reasonable accommodations to applicants upon request. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience ($80000 annually).
CSWE offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision PTO 403b retirement contributions and more.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
This position is primarily sedentary and is performed in an office setting. The physical demands of this position are limited to the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and bend stoop and carry materials. Occasional travel within the United States and work on weekends may be necessary. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. CSWE is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a pluralistic environment. We encourage applications from women minority groups veterans and people with disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time