Director of Marketing & Communications
About The Position
DRTC is seeking an experienced, innovative, and mission-driven Marketing & Communications Director to lead the agency’s marketing, communications, public relations, brand management, fundraising communications, and community engagement efforts. The role develops and executes comprehensive marketing strategies to increase awareness, strengthen community partnerships, support fundraising initiatives, and drive growth across DRTC’s programs, services, products, and business lines. The Director is a member of the administrative management team and works directly with the Executive Director/CEO to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. This position leads the Marketing & Communications Department, supervises marketing and communications staff and apprentices/interns, manages departmental operations and budgets, and provides oversight for agency events and fund development activities. The work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of marketing, communications, public relations, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge of branding, digital marketing, social media, website management, and public relations.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License required.
- Ability to pass OSBI, MVR, DHS Registry, and other agency-required background screenings.
- Must maintain eligibility under agency MVR guidelines.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Regular use of computers, communication tools, and office technology.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grant writing and grant management.
- Experience with CRM systems and marketing databases.
- Nonprofit, fundraising, or community engagement experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement annual marketing and public relations plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead strategic marketing initiatives across DRTC programs, services, and business operations.
- Promote brand awareness and maintain brand consistency across marketing channels.
- Manage media planning, advertising campaigns, social media marketing, email marketing, and digital outreach.
- Analyze campaign performance and provide ROI reporting, market research, and strategic recommendations.
- Serve as the agency’s primary marketing and public relations leader.
- Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, community partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Write, edit, proofread, and distribute press releases, media communications, and promotional materials.
- Identify and pursue community partnership and promotional opportunities.
- Ensure communications accurately reflect DRTC’s mission and commitment to serving individuals with disabilities.
- Oversee website content, functionality, and ongoing maintenance.
- Manage social media platforms and digital communications strategies.
- Maintain CRM systems, marketing databases, analytics, and reporting tools.
- Direct creation of marketing assets, including brochures, flyers, presentations, advertisements, and website content.
- Manage day-to-day Marketing & Communications Department operations and oversee departmental budgets and resource allocation.
- Train, mentor, and develop marketing staff; monitor department productivity, project timelines, and quality standards.
- Supervise the Digital Marketing Specialist, Communications Specialist, and MarComm apprentices/interns.
- Provide oversight for agency events, including annual awards programs and anniversary gala celebrations.
- Lead sponsorship development, event promotion, and community engagement efforts.
- Coordinate grant-writing activities and maintain relationships with funding agencies and grant-writing partners.
- Chair the Funding Development Committee and provide leadership, reporting, and strategic direction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement options.
- Paid time off.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
