Temporary Marketing & Communications Manager

Temporary Marketing & Communications Manager will lead full-time marketing and communications efforts for Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles onsite in Inglewood, CA.

Responsibilities

• Position GSGLA as a leading organization for girls and young women in grades K-12 among key target audiences.
• Cultivate and steward strong external relationships with industry professionals and vendors.
• Develop brand and data-driven stories and consumer campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
• Drive brand development and storytelling across internal and external channels with consistent messaging.
• Build a broad understanding of the Girl Scouts program to support media expertise.
• Translate how Girl Scouts benefits girls into marketing, events, brand, and communications strategies.
• Identify and pursue collaboration opportunities with organizations and individuals related to marketing, events, brand, and communications.
• Manage and align cohesive GSGLA messaging internally and externally while maintaining alignment with the GSUSA brand voice.
• Support the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications and Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications with annual strategic marketing and communications plans across traditional/print, digital, and broadcast channels based on performance goals.
• Evaluate strategy performance, provide recommendations, and implement improvements.
• Introduce innovation across offline and online communication vehicles and provide competitive insight on GSGLA communications and branding.
• Serve as a visionary marketing and communications expert for the broader GSGLA community to help ensure MarComm staff, greater GSGLA staff, Girl Scouts, and volunteers (when applicable) speak with one voice supporting girl ambition.
• Write content and create collateral for marketing, communication, and events channels.
• Ensure use of one brand voice across print and all offline/traditional marketing, communications, and events vehicles (including Product Program, GVE/Highest Awards, and GEM Program).
• Collaborate with MarComm colleagues and oversee the Marketing Associate in developing and maintaining digital marketing, communication, and events vehicles, including:
  • Social media channels and scheduling platform
  • Canva and Canto
  • GSGLA website and related microsites
  • Email publications and communications
  • In-house video and photo shooting and editing
• Support creation of written materials, presentations, and graphic or digital design for in-person, digital, and hybrid events.
• Ensure cohesion and brand alignment for signature events including Annual Meeting, Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, Gold Award Ceremony, Silver Award Ceremony, and She Leads, plus Product Program webinars/tutorials.
• In partnership with the Girl and Volunteer Experience (GVE) team, develop and lead the Girls Exploring Media (GEM) program for 50 Girl Scouts, including recruiting and readiness assessment, budgeting, event execution, program planning, and recruiting industry professionals and speakers.
• Coordinate GEM and chaperone participation at high profile quarterly and opportunistic events for both GSUSA and GSGLA.
• Manage outside vendors (photographers, designers, videographers/editors, events personnel) and oversee delivery of successful work products in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated, progressive experience in marketing, advertising, digital communications, graphic design, writing, and communications.
• High proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Experience Manager (or similar), plus HTML and web development/maintenance skills.
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, MailChimp, and Google Analytics (or similar) is a plus.
• Excellent business acumen and broad understanding of all facets of marketing and communications.
• Outstanding editing, proofreading, and written and oral communication skills; proficiency in copywriting.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in a goal- and action-oriented manner.
• Completion of the GSGLA mandatory supervisor training curriculum.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including communications skills (written and oral).
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building.
• Results-oriented with a passion for creativity.
• Flexibility to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events.
• Dedication to customer service in a volunteer environment.
• Effective decision-making with personal integrity and professionalism.
• Non-profit experience; experience in a Girl Scout organization is a plus.
• Valid California driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, and ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across a large geographical area.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, customer responsiveness, and strong project management.
• Excellent independent decision-making and strong resourcefulness.

Technologies

• Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office applications
• Adobe Experience Manager
• HTML
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• MailChimp
• Google Analytics
• Canva, Canto

GSGLA Employee Requirements

• Comply with state-mandated reporter training.
• Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned.
• Perform work in a mostly clean, comfortable, non-confined office-type setting, including time sitting at a computer and time standing or walking throughout facilities.
• May experience minor annoyances such as noise, odors, or drafts.
• Must travel via personal vehicle or public transport to various facilities throughout the region.
• May lift up to 15 lbs. periodically; if more is required, request assistance.
• Perform job duties safely without endangering health or safety of self or others.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Location: Inglewood, CA (onsite) | Schedule: Full-time temporary role | Compensation: USD 34–36 per hour | Minimum Experience: 5 years | Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related field)