Marketing & Events Manager
- Full-Time
Organizational Overview
Upward Bound House (UBH) is dedicated to ending the cycle of intergenerational family homelessness. We compassionately provide a continuum of services ranging from crisis housing to permanent housing and homelessness prevention. With over 30 years of experience in family homelessness, UBH is a leading services provider, contributing to and advocating for lasting solutions to end family homelessness. UBH provides a fast-paced environment that values empowerment, collaboration, diversity, relationships, efficiency and communication. UBH provides a supportive, caring and merit-based environment for team members and is vested in their growth and development.
Position Summary
UBH seeks a bright and highly-motivated individual with excellent critical thinking ability to join our growing Development Department. The Marketing & Events Manager plays a vital role in supporting our 2024 revenue goal of $11 million. This person will be responsible for building a marketing and communications plan that raises the visibility of UBH and engages with new donors and partners, in addition to managing a few fundraising and community events throughout the year. Prior experience working on a wide range of marketing functions including branding, communications, advertising, email marketing, digital marketing, website and content creation is preferred. ** Please note this position is full-time in the office in Santa Monica and does not offer hybrid work flexibility at this time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Marketing & Communications:
Lead marketing and communications in order to increase awareness of UBH while keeping our community of donors and volunteers updated on the impact of their contributions.
- Build a comprehensive external marketing and communications plan.
- Create and manage communications materials and templates, including but not limited to website, social media, electronic newsletters, presentation decks, and event scripts.
- Manage the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of marketing assets for external audiences such as individual donors, community partners, volunteers, corporations, and foundations.
- Update marketing materials as needed using Canva and other design programs.
- Create a social media strategy and strategic content calendar that raises awareness of UBH, building meaningful relationships with community and drives donations.
- Create and post social media content in coordination with various departments.
- Assist with copywriting and content development for print, web, and social media communication.
- Track online engagement and success with various audiences and platforms over time.
- Lead online giving campaigns such as our year-end appeal and Adopt-a-Family program.
- Ensure all visual communication adheres to brand guidelines and reflects UBH mission.
- Maintain and update UBH website.
Event Management:
Lead the design and execution of two signature fundraising events per year; a 5k community race and a fundraising dinner for major donors . In addition, play a key support role for staff and community events.
- Plan and manage all aspects of two signature fundraising events per year, including but not limited to: venue and vendor contracts and negotiation, recruiting and managing volunteers, managing guest lists and registration, monitoring budgets, ordering supplies, securing permits, and all other pieces related to the event.
- Assisting Chief Development Officer in securing event sponsorship.
- Drive social media strategy and execution for each event.
- Solicit event feedback from guests, volunteers and vendors in order to improve future events.
- Assist Program Team in organizing a few family events per year.
- Be the point-person for third party fundraising events, providing materials and staffing when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
- A minimum of three years’ marketing, communications and event planning experience, preferably supporting a nonprofit development/fundraising
- A genuine belief in the important role marketing and communications plays in supporting the nonprofit sector.
- Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and various social media platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking ability with a focus on providing solutions.
- Builds strong rapport with staff, board members, donors and volunteers.
- Available for occasional work on weekends and
RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
- Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times.
- Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.
- Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.
- Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
- Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
- Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
- Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
- Work with average supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Employment eligibility verification
- Current California driver’s license and State-required insurance and a driving record acceptable to the organization and/or its insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Successful completion of background
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