Freedom Communities - Marketing and Communications Manager

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Marketing and Communications Manager Freedom Communities - Charlotte, NC Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried, Nonprofit Sector Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships About Freedom Communities Our mission at Freedom Communities (FC) is to drive holistic family and community transformation through innovative programs and real estate investments in the Freedom Drive Corridor. At Freedom Communities, we believe every family has the potential to thrive. We are a place-based organization; limiting our geographic service area allows us to go deep and work holistically, addressing the interconnections of a person's housing, education, mental and physical health, employment, and network of support. With a tagline of "family-centered community transformation," we invest simultaneously in families and infrastructure, so that as families transform, their community does too. Join a collaborative team that values operational excellence, strategic alignment, and deep community impact. Position Summary We're seeking a creative and strategic Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our organization-wide marketing efforts. This role will elevate Freedom Communities' visibility, deepen engagement with volunteers and donors, and support fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with experience in managing vendors and a passion for community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
3-5years of experience in marketing, communications, or social media.
Strong writing and storytelling skills.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Canva.
Experience managing vendors and coordinating across departments.
Photography skills and comfort with digital tools.
Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative

Responsibilities

Co-develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan.
Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms and materials.
Position Freedom Communities as a thought leader through storytelling and strategic messaging.
Writes, produces, and manages all organizational communications, including digital communications, press releases, website copy, and print communications.
Manages relationships with printers and other vendors.
Leads the creation and execution of communications plans for events across platforms.
Lifts up Freedom Communities' brand in the community by establishing and ensuring adherence to brand standards and style guidelines across the organization.
Manage relationships with external vendors (graphic designers, printers, video producers).
Partner with internal teams to align messaging and support program goals.
Create donor and volunteer communications (campaign messaging).
Assist in grant research and proposal writing.
Support the use of the volunteer management system (Bloomerang).
Manage content calendar across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn (3-5 posts/week).
Monitor engagement metrics and refine strategies to optimize reach.
Collaborate with partners to expand digital presence.
Use scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite) and provide performance reports.
Staff photographer.
Effectively manages Freedom Communities website, handling content, functionality, and SEO.
Facilitate the media relations for the organization, including proactive pitching of stories.
Creates designed collateral, including newsletters, annual reports, and event invitations
Design graphics for use across digital platforms.
Coordinates video vendors for the organization's marketing and communication needs.