Overview
Marketing/ Creative Specialist Jobs in Sulphur Springs, TX at D6 Inc
SUMMARY
The Marketing and Communications Manager works with the Senior Officers and the rest of the Fund Development staff to
implement fundraising initiatives. This position provides support to the CEO and supervises the Donor
Management Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as a YWCA leader by actively promoting the YWCA’s mission, inspiring a shared
vision, modeling YWCA’s ethics and values, encouraging others to be their best, embracing
innovation and looking forward toward the future of the YWCA
Sets and models standard for and monitors conduct of supervised programs to ensure that
position competencies and YWCA policy, ethics, and values are fully implemented.
Develops work plans and assigns priorities for staff in alignment with agency strategic plan.
Actively participates in Leadership Team, staff meetings, and scheduled internal trainings
Ensures staff compliance with continuing education requirements.
Works with Human Resources to recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, support, discipline and
evaluate program staff.
Works with Fund Development staff to execute all aspects of the Annual Celebration Luncheon,
Glam that Gives, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month along with other smaller events
throughout the year. This includes but not limited to securing event venues and appropriate
permitting, pre-event distribution of marketing and advertising materials, kick-off events, delivery
of sponsor benefits, and contracting with vendors under the supervision of the CEO.
Fearlessly asks for donations on behalf of the YWCA
Serves as agency liaison to the Associate Board and staffs events/meetings as needed
Researches grants for the CEO and assists in the writing and compiling of accompanying
data/documents and delivery of grants
Partners with the Donor Management Coordinator to design agency communications, including
e-news and the annual report
Manages the Grant Database to ensure timely submission of all proposals in coordination with
the CEO
Writes and curates engaging, mission-focused content for agency social media, including but
not limited to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Tracks progress towards annual fundraising goal
Oversees production of all marketing materials for events and promotions
Performs general administrative responsibilities including but not limited to data entry, events
committee meeting and grant application preparations
Partners with the Donor Management Coordinator to prepare and maintain accurate
records/data reports to evaluate and manage events
Solicitation of event sponsors and securement of in-kind donations of goods and services
Implements and tracks contacts with community partners when the YWCA is the beneficiary of
gifts or proceeds from an event
Works to build a connection to the YWCA through the process of soliciting gifts, communicating
effectively, and recognizing community partners to ensure maximum fundraising effectiveness
and to facilitate sustainable donor relationship
This is a general description of responsibilities and is not inclusive of all job duties; other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Commitment to YWCA vision, mission, and values
Commitment to work effectively with diverse people
Proficiency with database management software and Microsoft office applications
Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people openly and effectively
Ability to effectively build and maintain trusting relationships within the organization and the
community
Ability to set and maintain healthy professional boundaries
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Excellent writing skills: ability to write compelling narratives, clear reports, and produce error’free business correspondence
Ability to adapt and manage change throughout an event
Detail orientated with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage time effectively to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time
Ability to train/coach, support, partner with and supervise staff
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
Emotional Intelligence and self-awareness
Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position supervises the Donor Management Coordinator. As a supervisor, this position is
responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies
and applicable laws. These responsibilities include staff development, training, supervision,
consultation, and performance evaluation. This position designs and develops the roles of supervised
staff and directs and redirects their works, as needed. This position resolves staff conflicts and/or
challenges as they arise.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
A combination of two to four years education or experience in special events and/or fund development.
Experience in non-profit fundraising preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must have the ability to transport self in and around Pierce County. If that includes driving own
vehicle then must possess current and valid driver’s license and insurance
Must be comfortable driving vehicle’s other than own for events, including U-Haul trucks
Acceptable criminal history record
Completion of Domestic Violence Victim Services training within first year of employment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 40 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become loud at events
Title: Marketing/ Creative Specialist
Company: D6 Inc
Location: Sulphur Springs, TX
