Organization: Mayan Families
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 14 Apr 2017
Mayan Families is a growing and vibrant registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala through a wide variety of programs that focus on education and community development.We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager to manage and execute Mayan Families' internal and external communications strategy. Based in Guatemala, the Communications Team publicizes the work and mission of Mayan Families to a (mostly) English-speaking external audience via digital and print mediums including social media, email marketing, multimedia, and web.
This position requires a high level of organization, excellent writing and editing skills, and experience managing and executing digital marketing strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute digital marketing and online fundraising campaigns in coordination with development team
- Maintain Style and Branding Guidelines, and enforce media ethics guidelines
- Implement social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Manage email marketing, including preparing the monthly newsletter and developing/implementing email segmentation strategy
- Oversee and manage content development, including writing, coordinating, and editing blog posts
- Oversee and manage digital and multimedia creation, including photos, graphics, and video production
- Manage and update content and media on the Mayan Families website
- Research and cultivate new opportunities for external publication
- Oversee monthly reporting on all communications analytics, and implement optimization strategies based on industry best practices
- Coordinate logistics and oversee the work of all contracted or volunteer photographers, videographers, and interns
- Manage the Communications and Marketing Department budget
Requirements
- Native English, with excellent communications and writing skills
- Advanced Spanish, both spoken and written
- 2 years in a communications or marketing role
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
- Excellent understanding of Adobe Creative Suite programs, especially PhotoShop and InDesign
- Experience working for a nonprofit a plus
- Experience with WordPress and HTML
- Understanding of Google Adwords and best practice for SEO
The successful applicant must be prepared to relocate to Panajachel, Guatemala for a period of 18 months.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and available start date to communications@mayanfamilies.org. Please put "Communications & Marketing Manager" in the subject line.
