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Digital Marketing Specialist

Benton Harbor, MI

OUR ORGANIZATION:  
Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.

OUR TEAM:

Our team is comprised of competent and caring business professionals who are innovative, resourceful, collaborative, and helpful in facilitating the branding, communications, public relations, and marketing needs of the Kinexus Group family of organizations.  This responsibility requires that we be service oriented relative to the marketing needs of all departments, while still telling the Kinexus Group story through a variety of communication channels.

We lead by example by holding true to a high standard of excellence that drives our marketing team to provide outstanding levels of support, service, and products. 

We offer a hybrid approach to work, which includes remote and in-person work days. We also offer exceptional benefits and a nationally recognized culture. While this role is flexible with optional remote work, there will be weekly meetings in Benton Harbor that will require on-site presence. Michigan based travel is expected as a component of the role (estimated at 15%).

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer, the Digital Marketing Specialist will spearhead engagement with Kinexus Group audiences and lead the digital marketing efforts on social media and e-marketing.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

The Digital Marketing Specialist is a key player within the Marketing Team, which supports all Kinexus Group subsidiary organizations. This individual will be given the tools and support needed to carry out and execute all the functions for the position to the best of their ability for all organizations. 

  • Design and implement social media strategies to align with business goals for Kinexus Group and the subsidiary organizations. The strategies would spread across multiple social media pages and outlets, including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
  • Generate, edit, publish and share engaging and authentic content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news).
  • Establish a regular cadence for e-newsletter communications based on each audience.
  • Share blogs, corporate communications, events, and media through social media and e-newsletters on behalf of Kinexus Group and the family of organizations.
  • Attend organizational events to take photos and videos. In some cases, post live footage of the events on various social media outlets.
  • Set specific objectives and report on ROI.
  • Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
  • Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics. Continuously refine effectiveness of digital communications activities.
  • In concert with the rest of the marketing team - suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness.
  • Stay up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, email communications, design tools and applications.
  • Support planning and execution of special events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good storyteller.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring legal requirements are met on all external communications.
  • A strong ability to adapt, prioritize, and execute projects at a fast pace.
  • Strong relationship development skills.
  • Eager to remain up-to-date and at the forefront of digital technology and social trends.
  • Ability to express organizational values and culture in a creative and authentic way.
  • Ability to handle a wide range of projects simultaneously with a variety of different teams.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and or experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit or other related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years professional experience in marketing, communications, relationship development or other relevant experience. (Videography and Photography skills are a plus.)
  • Experience with Canva and Sprout Social or similar social media management programs is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
  • While this role is flexible with optional remote work, there will be weekly meetings in Benton Harbor that will require on-site presence.
  • Michigan based travel is expected as a component of this role (estimated at 15%).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Flexible and open.
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits
  • Opportunities for Development, Growth and Giving Back

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

  • A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
  • Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
  • Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
  • Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
  • Exceptional benefits.
  • Be a part of transformational change in Michigan.

We have unique culture that requires individuals to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and/or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.

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