The Marketing Specialist will oversee marketing projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic goals. The role will involve project management, coordination with stakeholders and vendors, content creation across multiple platforms, as well as performance tracking and reporting. Copywriting skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments are essential.
Christ-Centered Culture- This means we regularly share our faith with others. The Great Commission is our mission, and our role is to equip and encourage others to do the same.
- We keep Christ central through active participation in and contribution to the spiritual growth of the organization, maintaining God-pleasing relationships with all co-workers, volunteers, donors, and partners.
- Every person, and position, is eagerly looking for opportunities to directly mobilize ministry through our volunteers and donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:- oversee marketing projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and align with KW’s goals
- coordinate with stakeholders and Marketing team to define objectives and gather feedback
- work closely with all departments and outside vendors to ensure project needs are provided
- research trends to develop and implement effective strategies that resonate with target audiences while staying relevant and achieving marketing objectives
- oversee the creation of content for various platforms including blog, website, social media, email, newsletter, printed materials, and others, ensuring it supports the Kingdom Workers’ brand, follows the approval process, is accurate, and adheres to brand guidelines
- develop and manage content calendars to ensure timely and consistent delivery of content across all platforms
- track and analyze content performance and audience engagement to generate reports and presentations, providing insights for continuous improvement
- propose and develop new content ideas and marketing strategies that drive value for target audiences and advance the Kingdom Workers brand and goals
- assist with special projects, including defining scope, developing materials, and implementation
- maintain and enhance procedures to improve efficiency and project management practices
- other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, and Characteristics:- must be a member in good standing with a church formally affiliated with the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference. For more information click here.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is desirable
- minimum 3-5 years of experience in marketing project management or a related field
- experience in content creation, copywriting, and editing for various platforms such as blogs, websites, social media, email, and print
- proficiency in using marketing tools and software, including project management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and analytics software
- strong analytical skills to track and report on marketing performance, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights preferred
- creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative marketing strategies that align with organizational goals
- familiarity with nonprofit marketing and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in promoting Christian mission-driven organizations
- ability to participate in a work environment that fosters open and honest two-way communication
- ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time, while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- must possess strong communication skills
- be comfortable with the use of technology and software platforms
- have proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others
Location and Travel Expectations:- position is based in Waukesha, WI
- position can be partially remote as approved by management
- ability to travel 30% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends
- ability to travel by road, air or other means as may be encountered in a developing country
- ability to happily spend time and work in remote areas
- valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required
- valid driver’s license required
Other Conditions:- frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
- frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- continually required to talk and hear
- occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions including outdoor exposure
- occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities or physical restrictions to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, duties, and requirements necessary to perform the primary functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
