Marketing & Communications Specialist

CHRIS 180•Candler-McAfee, GA

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Specialist plays a central role in ensuring CHRIS 180’s marketing and communications efforts are organized, aligned, and effective. This role leads marketing project management and workflow coordination across the organization while also supporting the development of clear, consistent, and mission-driven communications. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on organization and collaboration, brings strong attention to detail, and can balance execution with thoughtful communication. The Specialist ensures projects move forward efficiently while helping shape messaging that reflects CHRIS 180’s voice, values, and commitment to serving children, youth, and families.

Requirements

A minimum of an associate’s degree required in either Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Business
A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or project management
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners
Familiarity with Canva, adobe creative suite and project management tools (Asana, Teams, Monday.com, Trello, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, social services, or mission-driven organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day marketing and communications projects from intake through completion
Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met across internal teams and agency partners
Track deliverables across campaigns, events, and ongoing communications
Identify risks, bottlenecks, or competing priorities and proactively recommend solutions
Maintain organized systems for project tracking (e.g., Monday.com, Microsoft teams, or similar tools)
Contribute to the development of clear communications that reflect CHRIS 180’s voice and values
Capture content for photo/video content for digital storytelling across all platforms
Draft and edit content across channels, including email campaigns, newsletters, event communications, and internal messaging
Support the planning and execution of integrated content calendars (social media, email, campaigns)
Ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and accessible for diverse audiences
Collaborate with program teams to translate complex information into clear, audience-centered content
Review content for clarity, tone, and alignment with brand standards before distribution
Serve as the primary point of contact for marketing requests across the organization
Lead a structured intake process to gather clear goals, audience, timelines, and required assets
Help internal teams clarify and refine requests to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
Prioritize requests in partnership with the Marketing & Communications Director
Ensure all projects are properly scoped, and delivery expectations are clear before moving into execution
Act as a day-to-day liaison between CHRIS 180 and external contractors/agency partners
Ensure contracted/agency partners have clear briefs, timelines, and feedback
Track agency deliverables and ensure quality and consistency
Support the Director in managing workflow and expectations
Maintain organized files, templates, and asset libraries
Document processes and improve systems for efficiency and consistency
Support meeting coordination, agendas, and follow-ups related to marketing initiatives
Assist with reporting preparation and performance tracking