Senior Marketing & Events Specialist

About the job

Civilla is seeking an experienced Marketing and Events Specialist to join our team. You’ll use your experience in marketing, events, and communications to grow Civilla’s programs while advancing our mission to spark institutional change. 

A successful candidate is able to take strategic direction and lead the execution of complex projects while staying closely connected to internal and external stakeholders. You’re able to see opportunities in people, stories, and data to advance Civilla’s communications strategy and can develop innovative approaches, pitch new strategies, and execute campaigns that build on those opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Design, manage, and execute all marketing, lead generation, and communications campaigns for Civilla’s free and paid training programs for government staff. 
  

• Develop and lead programming and logistics for Civilla-hosted webinars and in-person events, managing participant recruitment and helping to foster relationships with government, nonprofit, and community stakeholders.
  

• Write and design compelling on-brand communications across social media and newsletters, evaluating performance to grow audiences and engagement. 
  

• Research and secure targeted conference and speaking opportunities, coordinating and executing all event details. 
  

• Develop communications strategies and materials for media relations and public announcements, supporting community partnerships and local relationship building.

what we’re looking for

• mission-alignment - A passion for using your skills to advance systemic change in institutions and advocate for people who rely on public services. Ability to craft narratives that center impacted communities and approach storytelling through an equity lens, engaging with issues of race, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and justice.
  

• great writer and storyteller - Comfort working across a range of mediums (from engaging subject lines to punchy social media copy to briefs for senior stakeholders). You have an eye for details, audience, and platform, and know how to tailor your writing.
  

• strategic management - Using a product mindset with the ability to set direction for and execute key workstreams, manage up for input, and coordinate across stakeholders to deliver on a shared vision.
  

• marketing and communications- 5+ years’ proven experience in content marketing, communications, or PR. A well-rounded generalist fluent in both product and service marketing, skilled at crafting strategies and stories that generate understanding, support, and momentum for programs. Skilled at pitching stories, preparing spokespeople, and tailoring messages across mediums and audiences.
  

• creativity, innovation, and idea generation - Dreaming up bold, original ideas and seeing possibilities where others see limits. Transforming unconventional approaches into standout moments that inspire impact. Making bold ideas shine on a smart, efficient budget. 
  

• execution + continuous improvement - Proactive, organized, and able to plan and deliver projects. Looks for opportunities to improve processes, test new approaches, and refine Civilla’s communications.

what we value

We’re seeking a leader who align with Civilla’s principles and values. Our culture is rooted in twelve organizational principles and our work is grounded in a set of values that reflect our dedication to our mission:

• optimism - We remain open to the immense potential of our institutions to do good.

• curiosity - We continuously seek new inputs that can grow our context about what is possible.

• empathy - We view human-to-human connection as the foundation of our work.

• all In - We regard showing up and seeing work through as essential for leading change.

compensation + benefits

• cash compensation

  • Base salary: $73,800 - $82,500

  • Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus 

  • Total cash compensation: $81,100 - $90,800 (base salary + maximum bonus)

• Health Insurance: High quality health insurance (includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance).

• Parental Leave: Sixteen weeks of full pay and benefits for births, adoptions, foster care, or court placements.

• Wellness Stipend: $600 annually to support health and fitness goals.

• Technology Stipend: $600 annually to support a high-quality work environment.

• Time off: 48 paid days off per year.

details

• Structure and Timing: This is a full-time position based in Detroit that is scheduled to start January 2025.

• Come as you are. Civilla is firmly committed to building a diverse team that is reflective of the communities we serve. We value your unique experiences and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, minorities, people with disabilities, system-impacted people, veterans, and people of all ages to apply.

• Civilla is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

• Sponsorship. Civilla cannot sponsor applicants for work visas or work visa transfers at this time.

• Background checks. Our contracts with government agencies require that we perform background checks on all Civilla team members. If you are invited to the third interview for this position, we will request your consent to perform one. We will not be able to move forward with your candidacy if you are presently indicted by a government entity for the commission of any crime involving theft, dishonesty, fraud, or assault, or have been convicted of any of the following within the last three (3) years:

  • Fraud in connection with obtaining or performing a public contract;

  • Violation of federal or state antitrust statutes;

  • Commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; and/or

  • Commission of assault.