Communications & Marketing Specialist at Vanguard Development Collective

About the Role:Vanguard Economic Development is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications & Marketing Specialist to elevate the organization’s storytelling, brand voice, and public engagement. This person will manage marketing campaigns, content calendars, and communications strategies that amplify the impact of our entrepreneurship and small-business programs.What You’ll DoDevelop and manage communications plans aligned with program milestones and outcomesOversee brand storytelling, newsletters, and social media content calendarsCoordinate press, media, and community partnershipsManage vendors (graphic designers, videographers, printers, etc.)Support the design and distribution of marketing and program materialsCollaborate with the internal team to capture success stories and key metricsWhat We’re Looking For3–5 years of marketing, communications, or public-relations experienceStrong writing, editing, and content-management skillsExperience creating digital and print materialsFamiliarity with community or economic-development storytelling is a plusGoogle Workspace proficiency (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)Self-starter who thrives in creative, collaborative environmentsWhy Join UsAt Vanguard Economic Development, we believe in the power of storytelling to drive inclusive growth. You’ll help shape how our mission is seen and shared while contributing to meaningful economic impact across the communities we serve.