Marketing Department Manager

Lambs Farm

  • Libertyville, IL
  • Today
  • $50,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Join Our Mission at Lambs FarmAt Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities, person-centered support, and a vibrant community where people can grow. Pasted markdownReporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee the Marketing Assistant, Special Projects Coordinator, and Special Events Coordinator while partnering across the organization to ensure marketing resources are strategically aligned with organizational priorities.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLibertyville, IL
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Join Our Mission at Lambs FarmAt Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities, person-centered support, and a vibrant community where people can grow. Our programs, businesses, events, and fundraising efforts connect thousands of people with our mission while creating opportunities for participants to build skills, independence, and meaningful community connections.Our Marketing team plays an important role in telling that story. From digital campaigns and community partnerships to fundraising communications, advertising, public relations, and events, Marketing helps ensure the Lambs Farm mission reaches the right audiences through clear, engaging, and consistent communications.Do you have a passion for developing impactful marketing strategies, building strong brands, and leading a creative team toward shared goals? Lambs Farm may be the place for you.SummaryWe are seeking a strategic and collaborative Marketing Department Manager to lead Lambs Farm's marketing and communications efforts and increase awareness of our mission, programs, businesses, fundraising initiatives, and community impact. This role will establish organizational marketing priorities, campaign strategies, brand standards, messaging, and performance goals while providing leadership and direction to the Marketing team. Pasted markdownReporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee the Marketing Assistant, Special Projects Coordinator, and Special Events Coordinator while partnering across the organization to ensure marketing resources are strategically aligned with organizational priorities. You will serve as the primary owner of marketing strategy, external communications, public relations, advertising, and brand governance.The RoleDevelop and implement Lambs Farm's overall marketing and communications strategy in alignment with our mission, strategic plan, fundraising priorities, and business objectivesEstablish annual and seasonal marketing priorities, campaign objectives, target audiences, messaging strategies, timelines, and performance expectationsDevelop and maintain an integrated marketing calendar encompassing organizational campaigns, fundraising initiatives, events, business promotions, publications, digital communications, and community outreachPrioritize incoming marketing requests and assign work based on organizational needs, deadlines, available resources, and team responsibilitiesProvide direction, coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership to assigned Marketing staffEstablish clear responsibilities across marketing strategy, digital execution, creative production, and event operationsDevelop department processes, workflows, standards, and project management practices that support timely and effective executionOversee the Marketing budget and recommend allocation of resources across advertising, printing, promotional materials, digital tools, vendors, and other marketing activities Pasted markdownDevelop integrated campaigns across social media, email, digital, print, advertising, public relations, and community channelsEstablish campaign objectives, key messages, calls to action, target audiences, distribution plans, and measures of successProvide content and creative direction to Marketing team members responsible for campaign executionReview and approve significant organizational marketing communications for alignment with brand standards, messaging, and strategic objectivesPartner with Development leadership on fundraising communications, appeals, Giving Tuesday, donor-facing campaigns, and major fundraising initiativesPartner with departments across Lambs Farm to promote programs, services, recruitment initiatives, events, and campus businesses Pasted markdownServe as the primary steward of the Lambs Farm brand, organizational voice, and external messagingEstablish and maintain brand standards and ensure consistent representation of Lambs Farm across communication channelsProvide direction on significant branding decisions, organizational campaigns, public-facing messaging, and major creative initiativesEnsure communications authentically and respectfully represent the dignity, strengths, experiences, and contributions of adults with developmental disabilitiesCoordinate the development and maintenance of brand guidelines and visual standardsEnsure marketing materials accurately represent organizational programs, businesses, services, and fundraising priorities Pasted markdownEstablish strategies and performance expectations for social media, email marketing, website content, and digital advertisingProvide strategic direction to staff responsible for routine digital execution, publishing, monitoring, and reportingReview digital marketing performance and use data to guide future strategy and resource allocationDevelop and maintain relationships with media outlets, community organizations, businesses, sponsors, tourism partners, and other external stakeholdersServe as a primary Marketing contact for media inquiries and coordinate organizational responses with executive leadership when appropriateIdentify opportunities for earned media, community awareness, partnerships, cross-promotion, and increased organizational visibilityDevelop press releases, media pitches, talking points, organizational statements, and other significant external communications as needed Pasted markdownManage relationships with advertising, website, media, and other external marketing agencies and consultantsEstablish advertising priorities, approve campaign direction, monitor deliverables, and evaluate vendor performanceCoordinate major website projects, technical updates, and agency-supported initiatives outside of routine internal website maintenanceEstablish and monitor performance indicators for campaigns, digital communications, advertising, community engagement, and other marketing initiativesAnalyze social media, email, website, campaign, event promotion, and advertising performance to identify trends and opportunities for improvementProvide marketing performance updates and strategic recommendations to organizational leadership Pasted markdownDevelop marketing and promotional strategies for organizational and fundraising events in partnership with event owners and other departmentsEstablish event audiences, promotional timelines, messaging, marketing channels, and campaign objectivesAssign digital and creative event-marketing deliverables to appropriate Marketing team membersParticipate in major organizational events as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends Pasted markdownTravel locally as needed for community engagement, media opportunities, vendor meetings, networking, and organizational events Pasted markdown QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related fieldThree to five years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related fieldPrevious experience coordinating the work of staff, vendors, agencies, or cross-functional project teams preferredDemonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaignsStrong writing, editing, storytelling, presentation, and organizational communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of social media, email marketing, digital advertising, website content strategy, public relations, and content marketingExperience using data and performance metrics to evaluate marketing effectiveness and guide decision-makingWorking knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva sufficient to review and provide direction on creative materialsStrong project management skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate multiple stakeholdersAbility to develop productive relationships with media, businesses, donors, sponsors, community partners, and internal teamsStrong professional judgment and ability to represent Lambs Farm effectively in external communicationsPassion for working with and supporting adults with developmental disabilitiesProficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding EnglishProficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-based platforms, digital communication tools, and marketing technology Pasted markdownAbility to work effectively in office, campus, community, event, retail, restaurant, and other public-facing environments as neededAbility to participate in periodic evening and weekend organizational eventsAbility to occasionally transport marketing or event materials weighing up to 25 poundsCompensationThe anticipated annual salary for this role is $50,000 per year.Disclaimer: As part of the pre-employment process, all employees at Lambs Farm are required to successfully complete background and registry checks and medical screenings. These measures are in place to ensure a safe and compliant environment for everyone involved. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Similar Jobs