Marketing and Communications Specialist

Raise the Future is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to write, publish, and coordinate campaign content that helps people connect with programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and produce stories, newsletters, presentations, and campaign materials.
• Create layouts and graphics using Canva or comparable tools.
• Maintain the social calendar, publish approved content, and monitor engagement.
• Build, test, and send newsletters, program announcements, and fundraising emails.
• Publish routine website updates, including youth recruitment content, events, and training information.
• Handle front-end website updates and coordinate back-end development and complex technical requests with the website vendor.
• Manage incoming requests via the MarCom inbox and Monday.com.
• Confirm scope, track deadlines and approvals, and communicate timelines.
• Gather stories and photos, verify facts and permissions, and represent youth and families with dignity and care.
• Support basic website SEO with guidance from the Director of Communications.
• Support public relations by researching story ideas, drafting pitches and media materials, updating media lists, and tracking coverage.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications, including approvals for outreach and handling sensitive inquiries.
• Manage Google Ads campaigns.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in marketing or communications, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and demonstrated skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to create clear materials that follow brand guidelines using Canva or a comparable design tool.
• Hands-on experience with a website content management system to update pages, links, images, and event listings.
• Experience with email marketing and publishing social media content.
• Ability to manage projects independently, communicate timelines clearly, and work with colleagues across locations.

Technologies

• Canva
• Monday.com
• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• Google Search Console
• Meltwater

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising, media relations, or media monitoring.
• Experience with tools such as Monday.com or Meltwater.
• Familiarity with Google Ads, Google Analytics, or reporting dashboards.
• Familiarity with basic website SEO or Google Search Console.
• Basic skills in HTML/CSS, photography, or video editing.

Compensation & Location

• Las Vegas, NV (onsite)
• USD 50,000 - 58,000 per year

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & vision insurance
• 100% paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and childcare
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401k with matching contributions & immediate vesting
• Flexible work arrangements available on case-by-case basis
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs
• Paid Parental Leave

Application Materials

• Submit your resume and a portfolio link.
• Include examples that show writing and editing, such as a newsletter, story, email campaign, or social media content.
• Cover letter is optional.

What We Offer

• Four (4) weeks of PTO
• 10+ paid holidays per year
• 30 paid days off per year
• Flexible work arrangements available on case-by-case basis