Marketing and Social Media Coordinator

Description

Why consider joining Kitsap Humane Society?

Do you love animals and want to put your excellent marketing and communications skills to use for a good cause? Are you looking for more than just a job and a chance to make a difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

As the full-time Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, you will work in collaboration with a strong team of 74 staff and over 350 volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for thousands of animals every year. The Social Media & Marketing Coordinator will proactively manage KHS’s social media, web, and email communications and marketing. The position reports to the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator and the events, fundraising, and shelter teams.

Founded in 1908 and located in Silverdale, Washington, Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) serves Kitsap County and beyond as more than a shelter. Our mission is to provide positive, life-changing solutions for people and animals in need. We are committed to upholding an open admissions policy for stray pets, while maintaining an extensive adoption program, a low euthanasia rate, and excellence in our services.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

· Is a strong writer, editor, and communicator with solid photography, videography, video editing, and social media experience across various platforms. (Work samples required.)

· Able to generate progressive, engaging content for marketing/communications needs involving events, vet services, shelter operations, fundraising, and the capital campaign.

· Will create email newsletters and e-blasts and coordinate/develop digital content across platforms, including website, organic, and paid social media.

· Has a keen awareness of social media strategy, trends, and metrics.

· Assists with evaluating results of communications strategies and tactics.

· Expands awareness of Kitsap Humane Society, its services and programs, and its lifesaving mission in thoughtful, fun, and engaging means.

· Manages ongoing marketing sponsorships and partnerships.

· A team player able to work collaboratively and productively with volunteers, media, leadership team, and KHS staff to share the shelter’s story and develop thoughtful, informative, progressive, and impactful content.

· Displays positivity, friendliness, tact, and sound judgment in interactions with staff, volunteers, and the public.

· Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

· Interest and ability to work with shelter animals.

· Experience with MS Word, Excel, Constant Contact, WordPress, Hootsuite, TikTok, Facebook Business & Ads Manager, and various digital and social media platforms.

Requirements

What Do We Offer You?

• Being part of an organization with a mission to provide positive, life-changing solutions for people and animals in need and a vision that every adoptable companion animal has a home.
• Working for an organization that values of excellence in animal welfare, outstanding customer service, compassion, integrity, teamwork, collaboration, financial stewardship, and inclusion.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week @ $20-$21/hour
• Medical, Dental, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, $10,000 Group Life Insurance Plan and Employee Assistance Program 100% paid by employer for the employee's coverage (only on base plan for medical).
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, and participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan also available. 
• Accrued vacation hours, sick leave hours, and paid holidays.
• Bereavement paid time for family and pet.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.
• Being surrounded by cute furry and feathery friends.
• Grow your family with one free pet adoption per year.