Marketing and Events Coordinator

How to Apply:

• Email cover letter/cover email, resume, and references to Julie Anderson-Kerr at jkerr@bridgercare.org

Description of Position:

• The Marketing and Events Coordinator organizes and implements communications and outreach efforts in coordination with the Development Team and reports directly to the Development Director, who incorporates administrative team feedback with respect to the Marketing and Events Coordinator’s performance review.

Hourly Rate and Benefits:

• Wage Range: $28.60-$42.90
• 36-40 hours/week (flexible), no weekends or on call!
• Bridgercare offers a strong benefits package, valued at $28,320 a year for this position:
• 11 paid holidays
• Over 3 weeks paid time off per year that starts to accrue immediately after hire  
• Health insurance covered in full for most plans
• dental and vision insurance
• 3% IRA employer contribution
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Bridgercare is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• For more information visit:https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing and Communications

• Develop, implement, and update communication and marketing strategies to effectively reach key demographics in our community in coordination with Development Team.
• Maintain and create relationships with marketing partners.
• Develop on-brand and effective messaging, video content, and imagery which raises public awareness of Bridgercare’s mission and services to a variety of target groups (patients, supporters, donors, community agencies, MSU, schools and the community at large).
• Seek out and utilize a variety of creative communication and marketing strategies to engage the groups above.
• Approve and oversee creation of public-facing social media and blog content, ensuring alignment with Bridgercare’s mission and brand standards.
• Serve as a key decision-making partner for public-facing communications channels, including social media, website, blogs, and printed materials under the direction of the Development Director.
• Monitor social media analytics and trends and modify strategy accordingly.
• Maintain a dotted line relationship with the Social Media and Outreach Assistant, providing guidance, content direction, and subject matter expertise. Collaborates on content planning and supports prioritization of work in coordination with the Development Director.
• Coordinates the design, implementation, and outcome measurement of statewide social media campaigns, including testing reach, resonance, and accuracy of information related to birth control, sexual and reproductive healthcare, and the Montana Family Planning Title X network.
• Analyzes communications performance and reports on outcomes, audience engagement, and message effectiveness to inform future strategy.
• Oversee and maintain website content and maintenance under the direction of the Development Director.
• Acts as the primary designer for physical materials that cover fundraising and communication needs of the Development team
• Assist all departments in the development of branded, promotional, and educational materials.
• Coordinate with Spanish speaking staff and translation services to create accurate and inclusive, branded Spanish marketing and outreach materials.

Events and Community Outreach

• Serve as project manager for large events put on by the Development Team (Sweet Tooth Ball and Variety Show).
• Acts as the primary designer for physical and digital materials for large events.
• Implements and serves as the in-house expert for all technology for large events.
• Oversee the implementation and planning of community outreach events to further relationships with clients, donors, and supporters.
• Build relationships and expand knowledge of Bridgercare’s mission in the community by promoting projects, supporting community partners, and participating in general outreach efforts.

Other

• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with current and future corporate and event sponsors.
• Serve as internal expert, primary contact and trainer, as needed, for external-facing marketing and event technology platforms including event registration and engagement tools, website design and analytics tools, and social media platforms.
• Participate in story gathering for publicity and also as a way to connect with staff colleagues.
• Help writing thank you letters.
• Provide support to Executive Director, Operations Director, and Medical Director with tasks as needed.
• Be a resource to colleagues for information in your area of expertise.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Development Director.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Behave professionally at all times and manage conflict quickly, directly and respectfully.

2. Depending on individual’s skillset, develop and execute press and media outreach strategy.

3. Depending on individual’s skillset, coordinate advocacy efforts with partners and volunteers.

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES:

• Commitment to Title X program goals and philosophy.
• Works effectively and sensitively with a diverse and limited resource population.
• Works calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Works in a team and shares responsibilities and duties.
• Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Sets priorities, is organized and a self-starter.
• Is friendly, empathic and communicates clearly orally and in writing.
• Treats staff, patients and community members respectfully.
• Efficiently navigates technology.
• Preserves privacy and confidentiality.
• Receives client complaints and assist in providing timely resolution.
• Is comfortable with soliciting and developing new relationships with donors and stakeholders. Contributes to a positive, functional workplace culture.
• Practices and models Bridgercare's Group Norms:
• Listen to understand rather than listening to speak.
• Make the covert overt.
• Practice genuine openness to differences of opinion. Make no assumption of intent.
• Extend grace for mistakes and learning.
• Speak directly from your own perspective.
• Be open, not attached to outcome.
• Ensure everyone has the information needed; ask questions if you feel uninformed.
• Recognize power differentials exist.
• Slow down. Stop when communication gets knotted up.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in marketing, communications, social media, event planning, outreach, or related field.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends approximately 10 – 20 % of the time.
• Ability to travel throughout Bridgercare’s service area (Gallatin, Madison, and Park counties).
• Total work time involving travel = about 10 % of the time.
• Ability to reliably travel for work-related duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• If driving for work, must maintain a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance meeting Montana minimum liability statutory requirements.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

• Hybrid Eligible Position
• This position must be staffed by someone who lives in or near Gallatin Valley because they are regularly attending in person events as a key part of their job. Many daily tasks for this position are collaborative with individuals across many teams, which can be made easier by working regularly in the office. Many administrative tasks, social media management, emails, blog writing, etc can be done from home.
• 25-50% hybrid eligible

How to Apply:

• Email cover letter/cover email, resume, and references to Julie Anderson-Kerr at jkerr@bridgercare.org

Pay: $28.60 - $42.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person