Marketing Specialist

New Life Center•Fargo, ND

12d

About The Position

Reporting to the Advancement Director, the Marketing Specialist plays a vital role in supporting New Life Center's marketing, communications, and fundraising initiatives. This position is ideal for a creative, organized individual with strong attention to detail who can balance content creation, event support, and project coordination. The Marketing Specialist contributes to mission-related events, content development, and marketing initiatives by coordinating timelines, assets, and logistics in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and aligned with brand standards and mission values. At New Life Center, our work is grounded in our Christian mission and values. Each role contributes to the ministry and operations of the organization. We seek staff who are committed followers of Jesus Christ, aligned with our Statement of Faith, and who model our REAL values -- Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Loving -- in their work and interactions.

Requirements

Personal, evident, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Compassionate heart for those in need.
Willingness to serve others.
Desire to see the lost transformed by the love of Christ.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
At least 2 years of related professional and marketing experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Proficient with photography and videography, including editing workflows in Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, with the ability to deliver polished, publication-ready content that meets organizational brand standards.
Demonstrated ability to produce visual content that aligns with established brand standards, maintains consistency across platforms, and reflects a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with the organization's insurance carrier requirements, and provide proof of insurance, as required for the performance of job duties.
Capability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with various departments and key stakeholders.
Ability to adapt positively to ongoing changes and challenges.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and personal integrity.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, coordinate stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
Alignment with New Life Center's mission and ministry work, with the ability to receive feedback and direction in a collaborative, growth-oriented manner.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of event coordination and marketing principles, strategies, and tactics.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of Mission-related events, including logistics, budgets, timelines, and vendor management (e.g., negotiating contracts for venues, catering, supplies, and event production).
Collaborate with the Advancement Director and other key stakeholders to ensure events reflect the Mission's goals and values.
Work with the Advancement Director and Creative Manager to integrate marketing and communication strategies for event promotion and execution.
Support onsite execution of events, including setup, media capture (photo/video), and post-event follow-up.
Conduct post-event evaluations to assess outcomes and gather feedback.
Maintain accurate records of event budgets, attendance, and feedback.
Collaboratively support the Mission’s marketing efforts by assisting with content creation, copywriting, editing, formatting, spell-checking, and proofreading.
Manage New Life Center’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) by scheduling posts, maintaining a content calendar, responding to messages and comments, and supporting the development of engaging, mission-aligned content.
Capture and edit high-quality, brand-aligned photo and video content for use across digital and print platforms, with strong attention to composition, lighting, audio, framing, and storytelling standards.
Manage and maintain the organization’s YouTube channel, including uploading videos, writing descriptions, organizing playlists, and ensuring brand consistency.
Assist with the implementation of marketing strategies to enhance engagement and promote events.
Ensure all content aligns with the organization's brand voice, objectives, and guidelines.
Manage Google Business accounts by responding to reviews and monitoring feedback.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.
Represent New Life Center at community events and public gatherings to increase visibility and support.
Ability to travel between New Life Center sites as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of New Life Center.