Manager - Marketing and Communications

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

The Communications Manager leads mission-driven storytelling for the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation and AES Schools, engaging donors and stakeholders through compelling narratives that advance scholarship support for parochial and private schools. Working closely with the advancement and scholarship teams, this role promotes the mission, programs, events, and student and alumni achievements of AES and TTEF, and oversees internal and external communications across all channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferable in Marketing, Journalism or Communications (or equivalent experience).
2+ years relevant marketing experience, digital and print, in the nonprofit or for-profit sector. An understanding of nonprofit fundraising and primary/secondary education a plus.
Excellent storyteller, with the ability to engage various constituencies to elicit powerful testimonials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Detail oriented, flexible and willing to participate in all aspects of TTEF. Occasional evening and seasonal hours required (events).

Nice To Haves

Creative graphic design and photography skills a plus.
An understanding of nonprofit fundraising and primary/secondary education a plus.

Responsibilities

Offer creative opportunities to enhance marketing efforts that promote the missions of TTEF and the AES schools by visiting schools and engaging donors, students and other stakeholders.
Produce digital and print content for key publications, including the TTEF Annual Report, AES newsletters, impact reports, and donor stewardship materials.
Manage the development and distribution of TTEF & AES electronic communications.
Oversee the design and production of advancement and scholarship materials, including invitations, advertisements, and customized donor communications.
Create content in partnership with the marketing team at the State Treasurer’s Office to promote MOScholars tax credits and scholarship awards.
Provide copywriting support for advancement, and scholarship teams, including appeals, family communications, and event materials.
Create and curate content for TTEF social media channels.
Develop event marketing materials and collateral in collaboration with the Executive Director, Senior Director of Advancement, and Director of Donor Engagement.
Maintain and manage the annual communications calendar for TTEF and AES Schools.
Track performance of development communications (email, campaigns, donor response, engagement metrics).