Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Student Sponsor Partners
Job overview
The Director of Communication and Marketing at Student Sponsor Partners leads brand management and marketing efforts to increase the organization's visibility and support its mission of aiding disadvantaged students.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing media relations, executing marketing campaigns, overseeing digital and social media strategies, coordinating projects and vendors, supervising interns, and producing communications materials including the annual report.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, 10+ years of communications and marketing experience, expertise in social media and advertising, strong organizational and leadership skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and design software.
Work environment and culture
The organization values a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with its mission to support disadvantaged students, emphasizing professionalism, creativity, and innovation.
Company information
Student Sponsor Partners, founded in 1986, supports economically and educationally disadvantaged students in NYC by providing private high school education and mentorship through sponsors and mentors.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines strategic leadership in communications with hands-on management of diverse marketing channels and community storytelling to amplify the organization's impact.
Company overview
Student Sponsor Partners (SSP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to low-income high school students in New York City. They achieve this by pairing students with sponsors who provide financial support and mentors who offer guidance throughout the students' high school careers. Founded in 1986, SSP has a long history of helping students achieve academic success and personal growth. The organization makes money through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events, which are crucial for sustaining their scholarship and mentorship programs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize leadership in communications and marketing, highlighting experience in brand management, media relations, and digital strategy aligned with Student Sponsor Partners' mission to support disadvantaged students.
Focus on showcasing skills in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media advertising, vendor coordination, and content creation to demonstrate your ability to oversee comprehensive communications programs.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Student Sponsor Partners corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant nonprofit career boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the communications or marketing divisions at Student Sponsor Partners; start conversations by referencing recent organizational events, expressing admiration for their mission, or asking about the impact of recent campaigns.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'media relations,' 'brand management,' 'email marketing campaigns,' 'digital and social media strategy,' and 'vendor management' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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