Director of Communications & Marketing

Early Childhood Service Corps is seeking a part-time Director of Communications & Marketing to strengthen ECSC’s public presence and support member recruitment and fundraising goals. This hybrid role is based in Denver, CO (must live in the Denver Metro area), with a flexible schedule and a $25–$35/hour pay range. You will report to the Executive Director and help shape how ECSC tells its story across digital channels, media outreach, and mission-driven events.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy aligned with ECSC’s mission, programs, and annual goals.
• Define target audiences, set measurable objectives, and track performance metrics across all channels.
• Partner with leadership to align communications with organizational priorities, including recruitment and fundraising campaigns.
• Manage organizational email communications through NEON LLC, including newsletters, donor updates, and impact reports.
• Design and maintain automated email campaigns to engage supporters, acknowledge gifts, and nurture donor relationships.
• Personalize messaging to improve open rates, engagement, and donor retention.
• Own a strategic social media plan across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, growing engagement and awareness.
• Create, curate, and schedule timely, on-brand content that stays mission-aligned.
• Monitor analytics and community engagement, then adjust strategy based on performance data.
• Plan and execute community events, presentations, workshops, and awareness campaigns, including support for the annual ECSC Gala & Fundraiser.
• Lead communications and logistics for fundraising and awareness initiatives from concept through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate with internal teams, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Craft and communicate ECSC’s narrative to build emotional connections with supporters, donors, and the broader community.
• Produce narrative-driven videos, including planning, filming, editing, and publishing.
• Identify and capture compelling stories of impact from clients, volunteers, and community members.
• Serve as the brand steward, ensuring marketing materials and public-facing content are consistent in visuals and tone.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and review/approve internal and external materials for brand alignment.
• Design visual content for print and digital channels, including social graphics, event materials, brochures, flyers, annual reports, and campaign assets.
• Maintain and update the ECSC website.
• Write and edit high-quality content across platforms, including blog posts, newsletters, campaign copy, program descriptions, and donor appeals.
• Keep an editorial calendar to plan, coordinate, and publish content consistently throughout the year.
• Manage media relations by writing and distributing press releases, pitching local and regional outlets, and responding to media inquiries.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, community partners, and public stakeholders.
• Support public perception through proactive and responsive communications strategies.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related role, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, CRMs).
• Graphic design proficiency, particularly Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with video production, including filming, editing, and distribution.

Tools you’ll use

NEON LLC, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), WordPress, Squarespace, Google Analytics, Meta Insights, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Stipend & 104K option
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Work setup: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80220. Must live in the Denver Metro area.

Employment type: Part-time (up to 30 hours a week) / Exempt. Pay rate: $25–$35 an hour.