Marketing & Communications Manager

Now Hiring: Marketing & Communications Manager

West St. Paul, MN | Full-Time | Hybrid Eligible | Compensation begins at $50,000 and is commensurate with experience, with opportunity for growth over time

If you enjoy the combination of design and storytelling with mission-driven work, then we have a place for you. At Guiding Star Wakota, we walk with women facing unexpected pregnancies, offering medical care, practical support, and the steady reassurance that they are not alone. We’re hiring a Marketing & Communications Manager to help make that mission visible: in print, online, and in person. If you know how to shape a message that moves people to action, this is your chance to make it count.

What You’ll Do

Create and Manage All Core Communications:

– Design branded print and digital materials using Canva, InDesign, or similar tools

– Write and format quarterly newsletters, brochures, flyers, and donor updates

– Capture and edit photo and video content using tools like InShot or CapCut

– Develop social media posts and reels (primarily Facebook and Instagram)

– Oversee content and layout of our annual Impact Report

– Use AI tools like ChatGPT to support drafting, repurposing, and refining content across platforms

Lead Donor Messaging Across Platforms:

– Write and schedule donor emails using Mailchimp or Salesforce

– Build thank-you messages, campaign updates, and event invitations

– Support seasonal fundraising campaigns using platforms like GiveSmart

Coordinate Strategy and Partnerships:

– Track performance metrics to monitor reach, growth, and engagement

– Work alongside development, programming, and leadership to align communications

– Act as our primary liaison with Choose Life Marketing for project coordination and branding

Tools You’ll Be Expected to Use

– Canva, InDesign (or similar design platforms)

– InShot, CapCut (or comparable short-form video tools)

– Mailchimp, Salesforce (basic working familiarity is sufficient)

– GiveSmart, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

– ChatGPT or other AI tools for content ideation, first drafts, repurposing, or polishing

Why This Role Matters

You’re not just filling a communications position. You’re helping women see that they are seen. You’re helping donors understand the heartbeat behind our work. Every word, image, and design you create becomes part of a larger invitation, to choose life, to support hope, and to believe that beauty still persuades.

What You Bring

– 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or design (nonprofit background welcome)

– Strong visual design instincts and a clean, professional aesthetic

– Excellent writing ability, especially for donor-facing materials

– Familiarity with social, email, and print communication formats

– Working understanding of tools listed above, even if not at expert level

– Self-starter mentality, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines

– Must be fully aligned with our Catholic, pro-life mission and comfortable working in a faith-based setting

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and 2–3 samples of your design or writing work (e.g., social post, newsletter, email campaign, flyer) to Rosemary at Rosemary@Wakota.org. At least one writing sample and one visual design sample preferred.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.