Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

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.