Marketing Coordinator

Job Description Bring your creativity to a role where your work makes a meaningful difference in the community. As a Marketing Coordinator at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, you’ll create engaging digital and print content, support promotional campaigns and events, and help connect people with programs that change lives. If you are a creative, organized marketing professional who thrives on variety and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Job Objective: The Marketing Coordinator supports the Director of Marketing in the planning, coordination, and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives that promote the Salvation Army Kroc Center's programs, services, and mission. This position assists with the development of print and digital marketing materials, website and social media content, promotional campaigns, events, and other communications projects. The Marketing Coordinator works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to help ensure timely, consistent, and brand-aligned communications. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment. What You Will Do Support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing, communications, and promotional initiatives that advance The Salvation Army Kroc Center's mission. Create, design, and distribute print and digital marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, newsletters, advertisements, program guides, signage, graphics, and other branded communications. Maintain and update the Kroc Center website, social media channels, digital signage, and other communication platforms with timely, accurate, and engaging content. Provide marketing support for events, programs, promotions, community outreach, and fundraising efforts through graphic design, photography, videography, and creative project coordination. Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and community partners to develop marketing materials that align with organizational branding standards. Organize and maintain marketing assets, including graphic templates, digital files, and photo libraries, while assisting with project tracking and reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Multimedia, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Background checks required; all results will be reviewed. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment. Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising, publishing, journalism, or a related field. Experience producing print and digital marketing materials using current graphic design software. Basic photography and video production experience preferred. Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Canva, and Microsoft Office, with experience creating professional print and digital marketing materials. Familiarity with website content management systems and basic web editing; knowledge of HTML/CSS and video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, vendors, and community partners. Experience using standard office, photography, and multimedia equipment to support marketing and communications initiatives. A commitment to supporting the mission of The Salvation Army and the ability to work effectively in a Christian ministry environment. Physical Requirements Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds. May require bending, squatting, walking, and standing for extended periods. Travel As required. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment. Will require some weekend and evening work. Equal Opportunity Statement The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. Benefits Free College courses through Indiana Wesleyan University. HealthcareBenefits include: medical, dental, vision, hearing, flexible spending accounts, AFLAC, voluntary life insurance, pension contributions (currently 5.25% of earnings) beginning the first quarter after one year of employment, vesting after five years of re‑employment (full vesting after ten years), and a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan with no organizational match. Paid Time Off: sick days accrue after one full calendar month; vacation accrues after one full calendar month. Personal day granted this year and subsequent years. Paid holidays are effective immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr