Job Description
Marketing - Full-time
Mission Statement: Motivated by the love of Christ, we promote abundant life by providing holistic services to women and men affected by unplanned pregnancy.
Position title: Marketing Coordinator
Position type: Temp to hire (full-time, hourly)
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Marketing Director
Basic function of position: The Marketing Coordinator develops marketing materials, provides communications support, and assists with maintaining consistency in the messaging of Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) to diverse audiences.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing/Communications
· Assists with the development of marketing materials (brochures, event invitations, newsletters, annual reports, etc.)
· Creates internal marketing pieces to advertise to AGR clients, volunteers, and partner organizations
· Coordinates marketing projects with external agencies and/or individuals when necessary
· Works with the Marketing Director and Executive Director to establish a yearly calendar of marketing projects
· Maintains the yearly schedule of marketing projects and communicates upcoming deadlines and projects to other AGR employees
· Works with the Marketing Director to maintain AGR social media accounts, create and send email communications, and update the AGR website
Other
· Provides support for AGR event planning and logistics
· Assists administrative volunteers as needed
· Promotes and attends all AGR events
· Participates in all required staff meetings
· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications for the Position
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design
Prior work experience: Past experience with marketing, graphic design, or administration preferred
Language proficiency
· English required
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable
Skills and abilities
· Strong organizational and administrative skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Some knowledge, with willingness to become proficient in, design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Creativity and high attention to detail
· Knowledge and experience in photography
· Ability to interact well with both individuals and groups from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds
· Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once, manage time well, and take initiative
Essential requirements
· Belief in the sanctity of human life
· Demonstrated emotional and spiritual maturity
· Committed Christian who faithfully attends a local church
· Full agreement with the AGR Statement of Faith and AGR Statement of Lifestyle
· Proven ability to respect diversity and confidentiality
Position Elements
Available guidelines: AGR Employee Handbook
Exercise of judgment: Works closely with the Marketing Director and Marketing team while still using independent judgment on projects
Nature and level of contacts: Employees, volunteers, donors, clients, and the general public
Supervision exercised: None
Time to perform full range of duties after entry into the position: Six months
Application Process
If interested, please email or mail a resume and cover letter to:
kbunce@alphagrandrapids.org
Attn: Kalie Bunce
Alpha Grand Rapids
1725 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
For questions, please call 616.459.9955.
Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.