Director of Marketing and Communications

Position Summary

Special Olympics Rhode Island is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced communications and marketing professional to lead the organization’s comprehensive MarCom strategy. This exciting leadership role will oversee all earned, paid, social, and digital media initiatives. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Marketing and Communications will develop and implement integrated marketing and public relations plans that effectively promote the organization’s mission and enhance public awareness.

Essential Function/Position Responsibilities

• Directs the statewide marketing and communications program.
• Ensures a consistent, accurate, and positive representation of SORI in all communications and public relations efforts, both internally and externally.
• Oversees and enforces brand and logo guidelines to ensure a consistent, accurate, and positive representation of SORI in all communications and marketing efforts, both internally and externally.
• Implements national campaign materials, including Integrated Direct Marketing Fundraising (IDMP).
• Coordinates the design and publication of printed materials, including but not limited to annual reports, newsletters, handbooks, advertisements, fact sheets, and event-oriented pieces.
• Directs all marketing, publicity, and media activities for all sports events, Torch Run events, and major fundraising events, including news releases, programs, on-site media, and advertising.
• Directs contracted photographer(s) and videographer(s).
• Curates and maintains the digital photo and video library for SORI’s promotional and educational needs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key media members to amplify messages and maximize impact for program and fundraising events.
• Assists with crisis communications efforts.
• Maintains SORI website and social media platforms (Facebook, X [formerly Twitter], LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Writes and designs bi-monthly statewide e-communications for SORI and quarterly e-communications Torch Run RI.
• Directs and produces SORI’s monthly Beyond the Medal podcast.
• Coordinates and produces promotional videos and video segments.
• Serves as a member of the Games Management Team for the State Summer Games, including but not limited to Opening Ceremonies and coordination with media partners.
• Attends national and regional conferences related to marketing, communications, and organizational representation.
• Manages the marketing and communications department budget and oversees strategic planning and goal setting.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration or a related field is required.
• 5-7 years of increasingly responsible work in marketing and/or communications related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and other marketing and graphics software.
• Experience with creative design for hard copy collateral and digital media.
• Proficiency in social media and website maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to represent the agency in a professional manner to both external and internal audiences. Must be able establish and maintain effective relationships with donors, community groups, volunteers and participants.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self -starter with demonstrated abilities to handle marketing promotions.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and utilize data to monitor effectiveness of marketing efforts.

Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000

Special Olympics of Rhode Island operates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Organization. SORI provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@specialolympicsri.org or visit http://www.specialolympicsri.org/.