ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:

The Orange County Community Foundation combines giving strategy, community intelligence, enduring relationships, and heartfelt intention to amplify the power of giving and its profound result: greater good in Orange County, and beyond. We serve as a resource for individual and family philanthropists, facilitate grant and scholarship programs, and lead community-based initiatives. We inspire giving and connect people and resources to create sustainable impact, granting more than $1 billion since 1989 in Orange County, across the country, and around the world. OCCF’s team is an innovative, mission-driven group focused on recognizing promise, convening key players, and applying our unique capabilities to create momentum for good, together. As trusted strategic advisors, we promote stronger connections, encourage generosity, and provide exactly what is needed to fuel growth and guide good. We are tenaciously committed to ensuring that our donors, nonprofit partners, and beneficiaries feel truly understood. Deeply listening, investing time and energy conducting rigorous research, and fostering close personal relationships is how we cultivate understanding at every step. Our mission is to transform our community’s heartfelt intention into greater impact for good.

Overview of Position  

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for project management of all the organization’s marketing goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics (such as public relations, digital and print communications, events, advertising, social media, and digital media). Directs the development of marketing materials and services in support of programs and other marketing and communication needs, both internally and externally. Coordinates, measures, and evaluates the success of strategic and tactical marketing activities. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for fostering a positive and informed workplace culture. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, this position also works closely with the Special Events Manager.

Main Role and Responsibilities 

• Work cross-functionally with departments to plan, launch, and assess specific marketing objectives to ensure that accurate and timely information is being communicated to key constituencies. 
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure consistent brand standards so that all marketing materials accurately reflect the organization’s mission and values. 
• Participate in departmental strategic planning, business planning, and budget development discussions. Provide reporting and analytics as needed to meet objectives and KPIs. 
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar of marketing and communications content.
• Provide project management oversight to public relations and content creation vendors/partners, ensuring deliverables are on schedule.
• Create social media content, manage engagement, and track analytics for outreach to ensure a regular program of messaging consistent with our strategic objectives. 
• Create email and print content, distribute, and track analytics on a monthly or as-needed basis. 
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of internal communication content, including executive memorandum, intranet updates, and internal announcements, ensuring consistency in messaging and alignment with OCCF’s organization voice.
• Manage the WordPress website, serving as website administrator and working with multiple departments to ensure content is regularly updated and accurate, while strategically planning key website updates and revisions to ensure a smooth and effective user-experience. 
• Manage the design, production, and distribution of all marketing materials – both print and electronic, including but not limited to flyers, reports, presentations, collateral, business cards, and event invitations/mailers. 
•  Manage third party vendor relationships, including designers, printers, web developers, and digital service providers to ensure timeliness and high-quality deliverables. 
• Provide additional support for events and outreach activities, as needed, including on-site support, collateral creation, vendor coordination, and basic project management as directed. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree required—preferred degree in marketing, communications, business, hospitality, or related area of study. 
• A minimum of 3 -5 years of marketing experience, 5+ years preferred.
• Proven writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and conference calls and present programs and services concisely.
• Ability to be a team player which means executing jobs small and large, i.e., taking meeting minutes, developing and implementing marketing programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct support staff.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and report on KPIs.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of marketing tools and techniques including business-related social media and marketing automation software.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva preferred. 
• Experience with Salesforce is helpful. 
• Experience in WordPress website management and maintenance preferred.
• Proficient project management skills and the flexibility to prioritize multiple project requests simultaneously in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to OCCF’s mission and core values.

Compensation & Benefits

The ability to work for an organization with a phenomenal mission, positive team-oriented work environment, a competitive salary range is $75,000 - $80,000 (Exempt) and will be commensurate with experience as well as incredible benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision, 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic contribution by the organization, 2 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of PSL, 10 annual paid holidays and the opportunity for a 9/80 work schedule. The position will have the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Orange County Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.