Marketing and Communication Coordinator

Description

Bethany for Children & Families is looking for a Marketing & Communication Coordinator!

The Marketing & Communication Coordinator plays a key role on our Development Team, working closely with the Director of Development & Communication to bring our mission to life.

In this role, you’ll plan, create, and execute marketing strategies that spotlight our programs, amplify our impact, and support fundraising efforts. From crafting compelling stories to managing digital content and campaigns, you’ll help grow community awareness, strengthen donor relationships, and keep our brand voice consistent and engaging.

You’ll also collaborate with the Development team to support fundraising initiatives and overall organizational growth.

This is a full-time position, with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week.

 The hourly pay range for this role is $25.96–$29.33, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits That’ll Make You Smile

We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of others. That’s why we offer:

· Vacation time

· Sick time

· Holiday pay

· 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contributions

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance (100% employer-paid!)

· Group Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer-paid!)

· Options for extra voluntary coverage like Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and more.

· Educational Aid program to support your professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As our Marketing & Communication Coordinator, you’ll help bring our mission to life and expand our reach in the community through creative storytelling and strategic communication.

1. Grow Our Community Presence
You’ll elevate awareness of our organization by:

• Creating compelling content for print, digital, and social media platforms.
• Capturing and sharing meaningful stories and testimonials (with permission) that highlight our impact.
• Taking photos and videos of clients and staff, and posting engaging social media content—including at least two videos each week.
• Managing and updating our websites to ensure accuracy, functionality, and strong, consistent branding (with at least two updates weekly). 
• Planning and maintaining content calendars, while tracking and analyzing performance metrics.
• Designing and producing our quarterly external newsletter, coordinating with print vendors as needed. 
• Creating brochures and other marketing materials that clearly tell our story.
• Producing an internal newsletter to keep staff informed and connected.
• Collaborating with partners like OnMedia or other agencies to promote programs and services. 

2. Support Fundraising Efforts
You’ll play an active role in strengthening our financial resources by:

• Assisting in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns.
• Helping coordinate special events and fundraising activities.

3. Pitch In Where Needed
Like any great team member, you’ll also take on additional projects and responsibilities as they arise.

Requirements

The Marketing and Communication Coordinator shall have:

• An associate’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and/or grant writing.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills, with excellent attention to grammar and detail.
• Experience with desktop publishing tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. (Experience with Canva and Wix is a plus.)
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse communities.
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies, including donor outreach, proposal writing, direct mail, and events.
• Experience creating effective and engaging marketing materials.
• The ability to meet all regulatory requirements for employees of Child Welfare Agencies, including completion of required background checks. (Illinois and Iowa registries, State Police, FBI, and related clearances)
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current vehicle insurance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We can’t wait to meet you! Apply today and become part of a team that’s all about protecting children, strengthening families, and building brighter futures in our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.