Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Responsibilities

* Create, implement, and manage the corporate M&C plan.

* Coordinate and collaborate with senior staff to create and guide program-specific outreach.

* Serve as liaison with local and regional media outlets; write and send press releases, coordinate press conferences, and develop media engagement opportunities.

• Maintain The Arc’s website content to assure that it is consistently clear, concise, and always ‘on brand’.
• Create event flyers, sponsor packages, etc., in accordance with The Arc’s branding and graphics standards.

* Curate a photo and video library of The Arc’s mission moments and training courses

* Represent The Arc at community awareness and fundraising events.

* Provide training and support for senior staff and Board Directors as corporate ambassadors.

* Create and manage fundraising and awareness event logistics to include volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, and in-person, day-of support.

Qualifications

* A minimum of 3 years’ directly related, hands-on experience.

* Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications, and public relations activities.

* Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of large-scale events.

* Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational marketing skills.

* Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, marketing collateral, social media, and digital media.

* Experience in WordPress, Adobe Photo Illustrator, In-Design, Publisher, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Facebook, Google Ads, Twitter, and/or related applications and social media platforms.

* Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.

* Exceptional oral and written communications skills and attention to detail (English proficiency required; bilingual Spanish a plus).

* Exceptional attention to detail with strong time management and organizational abilities.

* Compassionate, mission-driven, and aligned with the values of The Arc’s commitment to serving diverse and neurodiverse populations.

Education Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations or related field.

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to remain stationary and to move about for extended periods of time in an office environment and at off-site events.

* Must be able to communicate constantly and effectively with staff, vendors, and the community at large telephonically, in-person, and virtually.

* Must be able to lift and move 30 pounds.

* Must have a valid, unencumbered Driver’s License.

Safe, Secure, and Compliant Workplace Requirements

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Final candidates must successfully pass pre-employment criminal background checks and reference checks.
• The Arc of Loudoun is a Drug-Free Workplace which reserves the right to mandate unannounced and regular drug and/or alcohol screening tests.

Are you a supportive and encouraging, hands-on Marketing and Communications Professional who takes great pride in your expertise and integrity? Are you a relationship builder who is detail-oriented, responsive, and reliable? If you have a passion for people and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic human service organization, this role may be the job for you!

The Marketing & Communications Manager will independently create, coordinate and execute all content to publicize the organization’s activities, mission moments, initiatives, and information through direct mail, organizational collateral, event collateral, newsletter, websites, social media, videos, blogs, advertising, and other available marketing mediums.

At The Arc of Loudoun, we strive to bring about a just, equitable world for people with disabilities. We work to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with disabilities while advocating for, educating, serving, and supporting those individuals and their families. We are deeply dedicated to being a community of excellence and equity that contributes to the enrichment of diversity of thought and perspectives throughout the Washington DC region.

The Arc of Loudoun is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to celebrating our differences and building a truly diverse team that’s dedicated to working with, and on behalf of, people with disabilities of all kinds.

The Arc of Loudoun is committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment built on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Our employees are our most valuable asset, embodying a wealth of diverse skills, experiences, and talents that drive our culture, reputation, and success. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

The Arc of Loudoun strictly prohibits any form of unlawful employee discrimination, harassment, or bullying.