Marketing Coordinator - Homes for Our Troops

Are you looking to give back and feel good about the work you do?  Is flexibility and a great benefits package important to you?  Well, you’ve found what you’re looking for right here at Homes For Our Troops!

Homes For Our Troops is looking for creative, energetic and passionate individuals to join our team!  Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the nonprofit industry, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Here at HFOT, we  offer Full Time employees competitive pay and benefits including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Flexibility, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel.  HFOT contributes up to 80% of Full Time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, HFOT offers a flexible work schedule. Generally, HFOT’s hybrid approach is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time working in the HFOT office in Taunton, MA and about 50% of their time working from home, if the employee’s role and job responsibilities are suited to such an arrangement.

We believe in a collaborative work environment with versatile leadership, great teammates, and a purposeful Mission of building specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. We’re proud to have a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator. 

Note:  Although HFOT offers a flexible work schedule, this position requires work in the Taunton, MA office location two or more days per week.

Position Summary:  
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for enhancing HFOT’s public relations efforts by managing and executing external outreach through media relations, event promotion, and social media content. Additionally, the Marketing Coordinator provides administrative support to the Marketing team to ensure effective operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing media plans both nationwide and at the local level to promote HFOT projects in the community.  This includes but is not limited to:  print advertising, digital advertising, editorial content in local publications, etc.
• Drafts and distributes weekly press releases for HFOT Veteran build events via media software, email, and phone.
• Works with media outlets to promote events and develop story ideas highlighting the organization’s mission. Coordinates interviews, podcasts, radio spots, and print features for leadership and Veterans.
• Manages and creates social media content, ensuring consistent monitoring and optimization across all platforms. Develops and executes social media campaigns aimed at enhancing brand visibility, engaging our audience, and driving traffic to our digital channels. Collaborates with other departments to establish a comprehensive and effective social media strategy.
• Seeks and leverages organic advertising opportunities on local and national levels.
• Assists in collating marketing materials as needed.
• In conjunction with the Marketing team and other departments, assists in creating and managing marketing communications campaigns focused on national outreach in support of HFOT’s revenue generation strategy.
• Assists Senior Marketing Associate in coordinating trade shows by identifying, assembling, and organizing requirements; establishes contacts; develops schedules and assignments.
• Assists in coordinating other special events as needed.
• Creates and/or maintains SOPs, checklists, and other documentation for clear communication and optimized processes. Performs administrative duties for the Marketing Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Compatibility with the HFOT culture:  HFOT is a dedicated, loyal, and cohesive team, led by skilled and versatile leaders, focused on excellence, ethical conduct and the quality of the services we provide.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising or a related field.
• Strong writing, organizational, research, and oral communication skills required.
• 1-3 years of experience using social networking sites, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, to convey marketing messages.  Must demonstrate a solid understanding of the current trends and functions of each platform.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and strong ability to multi-task required.
• Project management experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Ability to generate content consistent with the HFOT mission and terminology.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills who is comfortable speaking with donors, supporters, and the public.
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other related programs required.
• Works well with diverse groups.
• 1 to 3 years of experience coordinating events.
• 1 to 3 years of PR experience.

• Work is generally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift objects weighing at least 25 lbs., sit for long periods, and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Employees will constantly have close visual contact with a computer.
• Approximately 10% travel required– this may include occasional overnight or weekend travel.

Salary
Commensurate with experience

Job Benefits
Homes For Our Troops offers Full Time employees a superior benefits package including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of full-time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

Company Profile
Location: 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Web Site: https://www.hfotusa.org

Equal Opportunity Employer
Homes For Our Troops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.

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