Marketing Coordinator

The Opportunity

The 10,000 Degrees Marketing Coordinator is an integral part of the 10,000 Degrees mission to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to positively impact their communities and the world. At 10,000 Degrees we believe that education is the foundation of a just and equitable society. Students and their families as well as schools and local leaders each play a critical role in educating the next generation and strengthening the economic vitality and social health of our communities. The students we serve are 100% from low-income communities; 89% Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, and People of color; and 85% first generation students.

The Marketing Coordinator works closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to produce, coordinate and manage multiple projects primarily for the development department (80%) with additional design support across all 10,000 Degrees departments (20%).

Responsibilities

In-House Graphic Design

• Design, preparation and distribution of on-line and print materials, such as posters, invitations, flyers, etc.
• Work closely with various internal teams to develop and supply internally designed materials in support of marketing and communications campaigns for departments including development, programs and new markets.
• Brand Officer: ensure brand look and feel is conveyed consistently through all 10KD assets.

Digital Management and Outreach

• Design and manage consistent, accurate and timely email campaigns, website updates and social media outreach.
• Continually assess user experience of email and website, as the organization grows and evolves, to maintain consistent message and brand

Vendor Collaboration

• Manage start to finish relationship with external printing and promotional vendors
• Coordinate design with external marketing and design vendors.

Project and Material Management

• Manages inventory of marketing and communication materials, and monitors and responds to material requests.
• Leverage project management tool (Monday) to streamline and communicate progress on all marketing requests.

Brand Management

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement branding strategies
• Design and produce branding materials that can be used throughout the organization

Website Management

• Maintain and manage websites content, using various tools including HTML and content management software, as well as web hosting
• Respond to and troubleshoot website issues
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization’s standards.
• Create and redesign web pages to align with brand strategy and organization’s needs.

Event Coordination

• Design, produce event materials and assets
• Promote events through social media and email campaigns

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to 10,000 Degrees’ mission, values, and goals
• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred
• Experience in a marketing/communications role a plus
• Graphic design experience and proficiency with graphic design programs required (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Social media and website (WordPress, HTML/CSS) experience preferred
• Experience with project management software and email communication tools a plus (Constant Contact)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
• High level of professionalism: promptness, preparedness, professional appearance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to establish priorities and multitask under pressure and on deadline.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative and the ability to work independently
• Willing to learn and be self-reflective
• History of working effectively as part of a team

Location

This position is currently a hybrid role and you will be expected to come into our San Rafael office on occasion. However, the majority of this position will be remote.

How You’ll Help Us Achieve Our Mission

One of 10,000 Degrees strategic goals is to significantly grow and sustain financial support. Broadening our impact across the Bay Area will depend on increasing the effectiveness of our fundraising and communication efforts. The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in helping to achieve this vision. They will work closely with Marketing and Development to design compelling, on-brand materials to enhance all of our communication campaigns aimed to raise our visibility among target audiences.

Compensation Package:

• The compensation for this position is competitive with other similar positions at nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.
• This is a full-time, nonexempt position, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• 15 days paid vacation plus holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional development, including conferences, seminars, webinars, and trainings