Marketing and Communications Specialist

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to drive digital outreach, events, and community engagement in support of fundraising and agency programs. This full-time, onsite role in Manchester, CT collaborates across departments to craft consistent branding and compelling communications that advance the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage MARC’s social media platforms, website, and digital communication channels.
• Create and distribute engaging content, including social media posts, newsletters, press releases, blogs, email campaigns, photography, and video.
• Develop marketing materials and maintain consistent branding across all communications and events.
• Support fundraising efforts through donor database management, gift processing, donor acknowledgments, reporting, and sponsorship solicitation.
• Assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of fundraising events, agency programs, and community initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics, volunteer engagement, promotional materials, and on-site event support.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, businesses, and local organizations.
• Represent MARC at networking, advocacy, and community events to increase awareness of the organization’s mission.
• Track and analyze marketing performance metrics to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support communications, special projects, and agency-wide objectives.
• Performs other duties as designated by the Development Director.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism, or three years’ experience in marketing/communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Proven working experience in social media marketing and/or digital marketing.
• Knowledge of graphic design.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act quickly and remain positive and calm in a crisis.
• Ability to drive and have available a personal vehicle.
• Ability to organize, be flexible, maintain a neat work area, and work independently.
• Ability to learn new technology in a timely manner.
• Must be able to complete all essential job duties, minimum qualifications and physical efforts with or without a disability.

Technologies

• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Efforts

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and driving.
• Ability to stand, sit, use a telephone and use a computer.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to complete all essential job duties, minimum qualifications, and physical efforts with or without a disability.

Work Remotely

No