Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of public relations and marketing campaigns, program promotion, and engagement efforts between the Coordination Program and up to 100 other institutions within the initiative
• Participate in teaching and coaching at online and in-person gatherings
• Provide support to institutions in the Coordination Program on matters related to marketing and communication/strategy
• Recommend short and long term goals and objectives to the Director
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the communication systems of the various initiatives
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the communication systems of the various initiatives
• Act as an internal consultant to bring attention and solutions to institutional priorities
• Assist with annual reports
• Generate innovative ideas to promote grant initiatives
• Help shape brand positioning and narrative while targeting audience
• Create market strategies to launch new and existing resources
• Assist the Associate Director on site visits with 50+ organizations (traveling to up to five organizations a year)
• Participate in staff meetings and retreats
• Attend and support the Coordination Program’s annual gathering
• Assist in designing of resources
• Lead special projects as assigned
• Supervisory responsibilities for student workers

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with preference given to Christian Ministries, Marketing, and Community Development emphases.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Experience with strategic marketing
• Experience coaching/consulting various organizations and individuals
• Experience in ministerial matters preferred

Required Skills

• Familiarity with various communication platforms.
• Ability to teach on matters related to Christian formation both online and in-person to individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to articulate complex messages to a diverse constituency.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the development, design, and execution of communication and marketing activities
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to represent the Coordination Program in a professional manner and foster positive working relationships
• Ability to be flexible and adjust strategies when necessary

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.