Marketing and Community Relations Manager

Marketing and Community Relations Manager

The Marketing and Community Relations Manager will help expand ARC Community Services' visibility, strengthen relationships throughout the community, and develop sustainable financial support for the organization's programs and services. This position will lead marketing and communications efforts, coordinate fundraising initiatives and events, cultivate relationships with donors and community partners, and identify opportunities to share ARC's mission and impact. The successful candidate will be a creative, self-directed relationship builder who can turn ideas into meaningful community engagement and support.

What You Will Do

Marketing & Communications
• Manage ARC's social media platforms and maintain a consistent, engaging online presence.
• Create and coordinate content that highlights ARC's mission, programs, services, accomplishments, and community impact.
• Develop marketing materials, newsletters, promotional campaigns, and organizational announcements.
• Coordinate stories, photographs, and videos while protecting client privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Maintain consistent organizational messaging and branding across communication channels.

Fundraising & Development
• Develop and coordinate fundraising campaigns and initiatives that support ARC's programs and organizational priorities.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and pursue in-kind contributions and other community support.
• Maintain donor recognition, stewardship practices, and work with accounting team to track fundraising activity and results.

Community Engagement & Partnerships
• Build relationships with local businesses, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Represent ARC at community events, networking opportunities, presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of ARC's services and the needs of the individuals and families served.
• Develop partnerships that advance ARC's mission, expand its community presence, and create opportunities for support.

Event Planning & Coordination
• Develop and maintain an annual calendar of fundraising and community engagement events.
• Coordinate event planning, budgets, venues, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, logistics, and promotion.
• Evaluate event outcomes, including attendance, expenses, net proceeds, and opportunities for improvement.

Organizational Development & Accountability
• Collaborate with ARC leadership to identify development priorities and align fundraising activities with organizational needs.
• Establish goals and track progress related to fundraising, sponsorships, donor development, events, and community engagement.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on results, upcoming activities, opportunities, and challenges.

• Manage projects independently, use resources responsibly, and follow organizational policies and approval processes.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

Experience
Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and coordinate projects, campaigns, or events.
Experience creating content for social media and other communication platforms.

Education
Associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Skills & Professional Strengths

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell ARCs story in a compelling and respectful way.
Proficient in designing and developing marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, newslette3rs, social media graphics, and digital communications that effectively support outreach and brand awareness.
Skilled in managing social media platforms, developing content calendars, creating engaging posts, monitoring audience engagement, and leveraging analytics to increase brand awareness and community outreach.

Creative, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong event-planning, relationship building, networking, and presentation skills.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership, staff, donors, and community partners.

Ability to use sound judgment when handling confidential information and stories involving the individuals ARC serves.

Mission Alignment
Commitment to ARC's mission and the individuals and families served by the organization.
Respect for the dignity, privacy, and lived experiences of people impacted by substance use, incarceration, trauma, and other barriers.
Ability to communicate ARC's work with compassion, professionalism, and an emphasis on positive community impact.

Compensation & Performance Expectations
Compensation will be established based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the scope of the position.
Performance expectations will include measurable goals for fundraising results, sponsorships, community partnerships, event outcomes, and marketing engagement.

What We Offer

✨ Purpose That Matters
Lead a program that transforms lives. Every decision you make, every moment you lead, will ripple out to create hope and healing for mothers and their infants.

🌱 Room to Grow
Your growth matters as much as theirs. We invest in you through ongoing training, professional development, and collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven team.

🤝 A Culture of Care
Join a community that values your expertise and empowers you to make a difference every single day. Here, your voice matters, and your leadership inspires change.

💎 Benefits That Support You
Enjoy competitive pay, generous time off, retirement plans, and the peace of mind that comes with working in a supportive environment.