Description
City Rescue Mission is growing—and we’re expanding our team.
As our impact across Oklahoma City continues to grow, we are seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead our brand, storytelling, and engagement strategy at a pivotal moment in our organization’s growth.
About the Role
The Director of Marketing & Communications leads City Rescue Mission’s brand, messaging, and engagement across all channels. This role plays a key leadership function in shaping how our community understands our mission, our impact, and the people we serve. Through compelling storytelling, strategic media engagement, and digital leadership, this position ensures a consistent, people-centered voice that reflects dignity, hope, and transformation.
What You’ll Do
Lead and execute an integrated marketing and communications strategy supporting fundraising, donor engagement, and community awareness
Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Development to align marketing with campaigns and organizational priorities
Serve as liaison to the direct mail vendor
Oversee brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across platforms
Plan and produce mission-aligned content across digital, social, web, email, and print
Steward client and donor stories with care, accuracy, and trauma-informed language
Lead social media strategy, content calendar, and community engagement
Oversee media relations, press outreach, and speaking opportunities
Track and analyze engagement metrics to optimize reach and donor conversion
Support internal and external writing needs, creative assets, and campaign materials
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience using people-centered, dignified, and trauma-informed language
Experience managing and analyzing performance across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Strong project management, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional stewardship of an organizational voice with care, accuracy, and clarity
Flexibility, adaptability, and positive, collaborative attitude
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
Nonprofit, social services, or public sector experience preferred
Experience with website performance, analytics, and digital advertising
Familiarity with homeless services or trauma-informed environments
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to navigate through indoor and outdoor connecting areas within the City Rescue Mission campus
Ability to tolerate working at a desk for extended periods
Ability to tolerate a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
Ability to be flexible in scheduling, including occasional evening and weekend hours
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain high standards of quality
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Ability to travel within the Oklahoma City area
City Rescue Mission offers the opportunity to shape a growing organization’s voice while advancing meaningful, life-changing work.
