Marketing & Communications Director

Marketing & Communications Director

Work For Good! Salary: $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 annually (depending on experience and education) Location: Sioux Falls, SD Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4:30pm

Position Overview: Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Marketing & Communications Director to oversee the CHS marketing department by planning, coordinating, developing, and executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that enhance the organization's brand, mission, and outreach efforts. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every daycreating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4:30pm
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 annually (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

• Brand Strategy & Management
• Marketing Strategy & Campaign Development
• Organizational Communications & Public Relations
• Digital Marketing, Social Media & Content Development
• Project, Budget & Resource Management
• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related field required
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing & communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven success in developing & executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies
• Skills: Graphic design skills required in Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and understanding of Midwest region demographics is a plus. Strong digital marketing and social media expertise. Creative thinker with the ability to drive innovative marketing campaigns.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA. Join us at Children's Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.