Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from RISE
Job overview
The Marketing & Communications Specialist at RISE supports the Director of Marketing and Communications and the External Relations Team to promote the nonprofit's mission and expand its reach through storytelling, social justice advocacy, and marketing efforts.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves creating and scheduling content for social media, newsletters, and blogs, managing marketing materials and digital campaigns, maintaining the website, organizing marketing assets, supporting event promotion and coordination, and handling various marketing and administrative tasks to meet departmental goals.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have at least 3 years of professional experience in marketing or communications, strong writing and organizational skills, familiarity with social media, email marketing, and content management systems, and basic computer skills. Preferred skills include graphic design, CRM systems, website platforms like Squarespace, SEO knowledge, and experience in nonprofit or advocacy settings.
Work environment and culture
RISE values social justice and supports individuals with lived experience in the justice system, emphasizing a mission-driven, flexible work environment with occasional evening and weekend hours and travel requirements.
Company information
RISE is a nonprofit focused on supporting currently and formerly incarcerated individuals through employment readiness, character development, entrepreneurship, and reentry planning to break cycles of incarceration.
Team overview
The Marketing & Communications Specialist works under the Director of Marketing and Communications and collaborates with the External Relations Team to advance RISE's mission.
Job location and travel
The role requires travel, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance; flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected.
Unique job features
The position is unique in its focus on social justice and storytelling within a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated individuals, with an emphasis on proactive support and community impact.
Company overview
RISE is a global leader in providing innovative educational technology solutions, focusing on personalized learning experiences for students of all ages. They generate revenue through subscription-based models, licensing their software to educational institutions, and offering premium content and services. Founded in 2010, RISE has rapidly expanded its footprint by partnering with schools and universities worldwide, emphasizing the importance of adaptive learning and data-driven insights to enhance educational outcomes. Their commitment to leveraging technology for educational advancement has positioned them as a pioneer in the edtech industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in marketing, communications, and social media management, emphasizing your skills in content creation, event promotion, and digital campaigns aligned with nonprofit missions like RISE's.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Sheets, CRM systems, and website platforms like Squarespace, as well as your knowledge of SEO strategies and organizational abilities.
Apply through multiple channels including RISE’s official corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with marketing and communications team members at RISE on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent campaigns or expressing your enthusiasm for RISE’s social justice mission to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'content creation,' 'social media management,' 'event promotion,' 'SEO,' 'CRM,' and 'nonprofit marketing' to ensure it passes initial screening filters.
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