SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager to join our growing team in Mill Valley. Reporting to the (soon to be hired) Development Director and CEO, the Marketing Manager’s responsibilities include spearheading our marketing and communications outreach, and directing SHE-CAN’s annual gala as well as smaller events leading up to the gala. In addition, reporting to you will be a Marketing Coordinator and some of our Development & Operations Coordinators’ time/responsibilities.

About SHE-CAN

SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) is a global non-profit organization that builds female global leadership in post-conflict countries. We help passionate young leaders win scholarships to U.S. colleges and universities, provide leadership training, and pair them with U.S. mentor teams who help them thrive in college and launch change-agent careers at home. To date, we have helped 119 young women from Rwanda, Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala win $31M+ in full scholarships at top U.S. colleges.  

When fully staffed, the organization has 15 full-time employees, one part-time, and four in-country Coordinators. There are seven members of the Board of Directors.  The annual budget in FY 2022/23 was $1.8M, and FY 2023/24 will be $2.5M. SHE-CAN’s annual gala raised $1.3M last year. SHE-CAN has 600 mentors and over 100 volunteers across the U.S. SHE-CAN has established formal relationships with 12 top U.S. colleges that provide full-ride scholarships for our scholars. For more details, visit our website at www.shecan.global.  

Responsibilities:

With the direction of our Development Director and support of our Marketing Coordinator responsibilities include:

• Communications: Direct the communications program including e-mail newsletters, social media, annual report, and annual fundraising appeals. 

• Public Relations: Help build visibility of the SHE-CAN program and brand by securing traditional and new media publicity. 

• Revolution 2.0: Serve as Event Director for our annual gala, Revolution 2.0. Manage event contracting with external vendors, develop and execute event timeline, and work with Development team & CEO on event messaging and communications.

• Events: Manage 4-8 small fundraising cocktail/dinner parties per year as well as SHE-CAN’s Community Meeting, Virtual Commencement, and other parties as assigned.

• Management: Fully manage one Senior Marketing Coordinator.

Top Priorities

1. Excellent Writer:  Adept at crafting compelling narratives

2. Media Savvy: Successful at creating effective marketing and PR materials that result in growing awareness and prestige. 

3. Event Savvy: Skilled at planning and executing small and large events. 

Required:

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in design management with a proficiency in Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or a willingness to learn

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a similar field

• 5-7 years professional experience

• Previous management experience

Benefits and Compensation

Hours: This is a 40-hour-a-week, salaried position, Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:30. Remote work is optional on Monday and Friday; Tuesday-Thursday are in-person at our Mill Valley office. Note: The in-person aspect of this job is non-negotiable. Candidates must live in the San Francisco Bay Area within a reasonable commute time of our office. The in-person aspect of this role is essential for effective collaboration. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, but we strive to keep this to a minimum.

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from $75 - $80K annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Our benefits package includes free parking, 15 days of annual paid time off, flexible days and recovery days after significant events to ensure employees return fully recharged. We offer Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) where SHE-CAN provides a monthly healthcare tax-free reimbursement of $200 and an IRA savings plan through Icon Savings Plan. Additionally, employees receive a $50/month phone stipend, along with access to professional development opportunities to support their growth and career advancement.