Join in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!
Imagine a place where your MarCom expertise and desire to make a meaningful impact come together. Becoming the Director of Marketing and Communications at True Friends is the rewarding leadership experience you've been searching for. Come join our team and make a difference!
Schedule: Full time
Pay: $65,066 per year
Location: Hybrid, in person at each location (Eden Prairie, Annandale, and Maple Lake) as needed
True Friends Benefits
- Employee & Family Medical Insurance
- Employee & Family Dental Insurance
- Employee & Family Vision Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Retirement Savings Plan with Opportunity for 3% Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO – Annual Accrual of up to 20 Days to Start
- VTO- 16 hours of time off to volunteer
- 8 Paid Holidays per Year
- 2 Floating Holidays per Year
- Continued Education and Training Options
- CPR/First Aid and Other Certification Opportunities
- Organizational Events
- Cabin Rental Discounts
How You'll Contribute
- Develop, coordinate, execute, and manage projects; consult with stakeholders to determine the scope, delegate resources, communicate changes and progress
- Drive the execution of multi-channel marketing programs and initiatives including digital advertising, email marketing, and social media.
- Collaborate with other departments on any marketing and communications needs
- Lead and manage communication and public relations efforts, including media outreach, press releases, and crisis communication
- Identify the organization’s target audience and develop effective and appropriate communication materials
- Lead, manage, and evaluate department staff
- Hire and train department staff as needed
- Effectively manage timelines and Marketing & Communications calendar, coordinate deadlines and negotiate competing priorities
- Create and effectively manage departmental budget and resources
- Partner with various departments to lead a coordinated community outreach effort
- Drive innovative ways to increase awareness of key program initiatives and accomplishments
- Serve as the key Marketing and Communications representative for all executive and board-related interactions
- Review and edit writing and design of colleagues as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring To The Table
- College degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of work experience and education
- 5+ years of marketing leadership experience preferred
- 3+ years of employee management experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other design software
- Proven ability to develop strategic marketing plans, budgets, and resource allocation
- Strong, proven verbal and written communication skills
- Experience creating and articulating clear concepts and messaging for an organization
- Proven proficiency with website and social media management
- Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Current knowledge of emerging communication methods
- Proven business acumen with the ability to effectively manage budgets/expenses
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting timelines while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to effectively drive results
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
- Ability to pass organizational background check
About Us
True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel, and team building, serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, MN, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
