Manager Marketing Communications Manager

Would you like to work with a dynamic team of coworkers? Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference? Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a radically inclusive Queer space based in the Lehigh Valley. We foster Queer joy & liberation. Providing innovative programs, services and experiences for our LGBTQ+ siblings through connection, education, culture, and healing, while prioritizing the most marginalized populations throughout Pennsylvania.
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is seeking to hire a Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications to drive social media and creative design of BSC. This individual must be a creative, experienced self-starter with an understanding of LGBTQ+ people and business media marketing. This position reports to the Deputy Director.
PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications
SUPERVISES: Associate Communications & Marketing Coordinator & Interns
STATUS: Exempt Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; generally, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday, with schedule adjustments as needed per program necessity. Mondays are WFH, with additional days optional. However, this is not a virtual position.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Center's Marketing/Communications plan as well as the Center's vision of integrated branding, visualized data, and engaging promotional and development materials. Additional responsibilities include planning, organizing and directing social media, creative design projects and the on-going creative support for all departments.
The Sr. Manager will utilize expertise in the design of infographics and promotional and development materials, position works ensure that data is presented visually in formats appropriate for a variety of audiences, including public health professionals, funders, and LGBTQ community members.
This position works collaboratively as part of the development & communications team; the position reports directly to the Deputy Director. Interdepartmental communication is also an important piece of this position as communication materials will include the creation of social media graphics, health promotion materials, program promotion materials, pride artwork, and development-related projects (events, gala, etc.).
The Manager must work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure our mission, vision and values are aligned with their work. It will be important that the position holds or gains a thorough understanding of the center's history.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: All of the responsibilities listed below are considered essential functions of this position. Additionally, this position is expected to ensure that the core operating values and the strategic direction of the center are adhered to. Consult and advise key staff on best approaches to strategic communication channels using visual communication techniques and products. Design and produce templates, infographics, dashboards, brochures, posters, interactive media and other data visualization that engage internal and external stakeholders. Act as on-staff designer and execute in-house design projects in order to provide advanced levels of design for all formal communication materials including designs for collateral, videos, social media, web and data visualization. Plan, direct and execute multi-faceted communication campaigns based on internal and external communication needs of the Center. Managing, planning, directing, controlling and implementing marketing and communications plan/strategy with an aggressive communications program in the media markets including social media with an emphasis on BSC programs, media advocacy and support for fundraising events; Provides leadership and oversight for planning, executing, and evaluating projects according to timelines and budgets. Tracks project milestones, provides status reports, and ensures projects are on track to meet grant/funder requirements and deliverables Support ongoing website maintenance, including reviewing event content and posting general updates. Manage the print and production process for all creative, including soliciting bids, preparing files and ensuring finished work meets quality standards and defined budgets. Managing inventory and maintenance of hardware and software required for production and visual asset management. Identifies tool requirements and supports creative services needs of the department. Create and adhere to quality assurance and best practices in data visualization and graphic design. Engage with diverse stakeholders on visual projects that support the Center's overall mission. Collaborate with programs and departments as needed to coordinate common branding aspects across all platforms to ensure consistency, quality and compliance. Manage multimedia production to support communication across internal and external channels, including events, executive communication, press materials, digital properties, social channels and interactive websites. Attend staff meetings, and training as required by the Center. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, graphic design or a related field and a minimum of three years' experience, non-profit experience a plus, as well as a portfolio of communications materials; and/or commensurate years of experience with a proven track record may exempt degree. Excellent communication skills, ability to handle multiple projects under deadline pressure, be detail and results-oriented; Demonstrative experience with creative design aspects related to website, social media and marketing including print; Knowledge of the latest advances in effective use of Internet technologies; Media relations experience, including media sponsorship negotiation and pitching to local TV, print and radio on an on-going basis. Strong Adobe Creative Cloud suite skills. Previous experience in data visualization (3+ Years) HTML/ CSS knowledge is a plus, but not required. Knowledge of NationBuilder CMS is a plus, but not required. Working knowledge of DSLR cameras. Ability to work within Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). Understanding of the programmatic and development needs for an LGBT Community Center. Ability to think strategically and "out of the box" to create effective visuals that meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police, and FBI criminal background checks are required for this position. Spanish Language spoken and written proficiency is preferred but not required. Prior experience in engaging historically underrepresented and marginalized communities including LGBTQ+ community members and those living with HIV. Position requires use of agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles or access to independent transportation. Valid driver's license required & proof of motor vehicle insurance (for use of personal vehicle) Preferences Previous experience working at a community-based non-profit organization Spanish-language spoken and written proficiency Benefits/Compensation This full-time position offers a salary range of $49,000-$52,000. Salary offered will be commensurate with applicants experience. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center offers rich benefits, credit union access, paid personal time, four weeks of vacation and 15 paid Holidays. Excellent working environment in downtown Allentown, PA within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafes, arts and culture organizations, and more.
Frequently cited statistics show that women, transgender and non-binary people, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, as well as other historically excluded populations apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. In addition, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a ban-the-box organization. We look forward to your application.
The position is open immediately, please email your résumé, a responsive cover letter, a writing sample as ONE document in PDF format to: .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Experience:
Marketing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute:
Allentown, PA 18101 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:
Allentown, PA 18101: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person