Director of Marketing & Communication

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Wooster, OH

19h • $79,626 - $85,852 • Onsite

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will lead the department’s daily operations while developing and executing strategic marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives that advance The Village Network’s mission and organizational priorities. Working closely with the Executive Vice President, you will translate strategy into cohesive marketing and communication efforts, provide leadership to departmental staff, oversee integrated projects, and ensure consistent messaging across all channels. This role is essential to strengthening the organization’s brand, visibility, reputation, and community engagement while supporting growth and enhancing services for children, youth, and families. The Village Network wants to be a great place to work, and we are committed to being a trauma-informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other. As an employee of TVN, you will endeavor to learn and practice: Making physical and psychological safety a priority, Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution, Supporting each other, Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others, Working together collaboratively, Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied, Treating people with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong public relations and media relations experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of branding, marketing, digital communications, and social media strategy.
• Experience with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, and communication analytics.
• Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally statewide for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for departmental staff.
• Develop and manage department workflow, establish priorities, and ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plans that support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate integrated marketing and communications campaigns across print, digital, social media, and public relations channels.
• Develop and maintain an organizational communications calendar to coordinate messaging and campaigns.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, website content, annual report content, and other organizational communications.
• Develop proactive media strategies, cultivate relationships with local, regional, and statewide media outlets, and assist with crisis communication efforts as directed.
• Ensure consistent application of The Village Network's brand standards across all materials.
• Oversee organizational website content and digital communications strategies.
• Lead development of social media strategy and monitor performance analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee creative direction for graphic design, video, and photography.
• Coordinate marketing efforts supporting organizational programs, recruitment initiatives, fundraising activities, community engagement, and the National Consulting and Training Center.
• Prepare reports, analyze communication metrics, and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 272 hours (34 days) of PTO offered in the first year.
• 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees.
• Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses.
• Offering PTO Buybacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager