Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

About this role

Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

Location: Melber, Kentucky

Department: Development & Marketing

Reports To: Director of Development & Marketing

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary:

New Pathways for Children is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of the ministry's marketing, communications, donor stewardship, community engagement, and special events.

Working closely with the Director of Development & Marketing, this position will implement marketing strategies, manage communication initiatives, execute fundraising campaigns, coordinate ministry events, and strengthen relationships with donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys managing multiple projects, communicating with excellence, and helping tell the story of New Pathways in ways that inspire others to support the mission.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications
• Execute the ministry's marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage website content and social media.
• Develop newsletters, campaign materials, donor communications, and ministry resources.
• Maintain the annual marketing and fundraising campaign calendar.
• Coordinate photography, video, storytelling, and media opportunities.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
• Community Engagement & Events
• Coordinate the Bill Morgan Memorial Golf Scramble, Annual Benefit Dinner, and other ministry events.
• Support locally hosted fundraising events such as Trivia Nights and church-led initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteers, vendors, sponsorship recognition, event communications, and logistics.
• Support church engagement opportunities and community presentations.
• Donor Stewardship & Communications
• Manage donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate recurring donor stewardship initiatives.
• Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, and stewardship materials.
• Oversee the ministry's Tribute Giving program, including memorial acknowledgements and funeral home relationships.
• Support sponsorship recognition and fulfillment.
• Development Systems & Project Management
• Manage department calendars, campaign timelines, and project workflows.
• Assist with grant research, proposal development, grant writing, reporting, and post-award administration.
• Maintain donor database accuracy and generate reports.
• Support fundraising campaigns and department projects.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate combines strong marketing and communication skills with exceptional organization, initiative, and a heart for Christian ministry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, event management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Technology Experience
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, the ministry's software platforms, including:
• Bloomerang CRM
• Google Workspace
• Canva Pro
• Squarespace
• Google Business Profile
• Meta Business Suite
• Presentation software

About New Pathways for Children

New Pathways for Children exists to minister to the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of children in a Christ-like atmosphere in order to bring them hope.

If you are passionate about Christian ministry, enjoy building relationships, communicating with excellence, and helping advance a mission that changes children's lives, we encourage you to apply.