Marcom Specialist

Founded in 1970, Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) is an independent, nonprofit emergency assistance agency in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in our local community. We provide financial aid, food, case management, referrals, and other support, helping to stabilize families and support their goals of self-sufficiency.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a talented Marketing Specialist to support a wide range of initiatives aimed at building awareness of Sunnyvale Community Services and driving engagement with our agency. The Marketing Specialist will play a key role in executing integrated marketing strategies, including email campaigns, social media, printed newsletters, web presence, events, and more. The Marketing Specialist will report to the Marcom Program Manager and will work closely with all facets of the agency. This is an hourly position and some week end and overtime may be required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support all marketing initiatives including digital media (social media, email campaigns, web development), print media (newsletters, direct mail), video production, events, and other tasks as needed.
• Execute Social Media campaigns and report results
• In cooperation with program staff, write client success stories
• Respond to general inquiries or messages sent to SCS email aliases or Social Media accounts.
• Responsible for general website content updates
• Manage multiple and concurrent projects, keeping them on schedule and within scope.
• Work closely with key outside vendors in support of marketing programs.
• Lead coordination of internal and external meetings and events, including, but not limited to, site selection and room block management, catering, audio-visual/other technology, printing and supplies, and researching and securing contracts from relevant vendors
• Support the planning, coordination, and arrangements for in-person meetings and events, including coordination of pre- and post-event tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field from an accredited university
• 2+ years’ experience managing all aspects of large and small events, developing engaging content for social media platforms, and developing successful email marketing campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience in writing short-form copy and long-form content
• Superior organizational skills
• Proficiency with graphic design programs such as Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop a plus.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search Console, YouTube Analytics, and Facebook Analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in working in the nonprofit sector
• Northern California Bay Area candidates only
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong editing skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Physical requirements

Often required to sit in a stationary position, and repeated use of wrists, hands, and fingers for typing, writing, and holding objects (pens, pencils, phone, etc.).

Environment will be indoors with a normal office environment amount of noise, with occasional increased noise if in warehouse.
Ability to lift or move 10-15 lbs. occasionally unassisted

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and Sunnyvale Community Services.

Work Location: One location