Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

Join a Mission-Driven Team

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

HOURS: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

HOURLY: $18.00 - $20.00. Dependent on experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Administration Office

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at https://lsssd.org/careers/

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Marketing Coordinator supports the agency’s mission and visibility by coordinating a wide range of marketing and communications tactics. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Director, this position designs promotional materials, manages day-to-day content creation and digital campaigns, and ensures consistent, engaging messaging across platforms. The role serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external vendors, supporting the successful execution of campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and highlight the impact of the organization.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Experience with social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite).
• Familiarity with website CMS platforms.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms.
• Basic photography and video editing skills.
• Knowledge of file formats, layout best practices, and accessibility in digital design.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Design compelling visual assets for both print and digital formats, including fliers, brochures, ads, digital graphics, and presentations.
• Produce and manage social media content (graphics, copy, video) that reflects the agency’s voice, mission, and values.
• Coordinate paid digital advertising campaigns, especially within Meta platforms; manage budgets and performance tracking.
• Draft and distribute engaging email communications such as newsletters, appeals, event updates, and impact stories.
• Maintain website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with communication goals.
• Take and edit photographs and videos as needed.
• Support event promotion efforts by developing materials and coordinating with the broader development team.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communication studies, advertising, journalism, public relations or related field preferred.
• Candidates with a High School Diploma/GED or some secondary education with equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience creating and implementing paid digital campaigns and search engine optimization experience a plus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crime.
• Requires valid auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at https://lsssd.org/careers/

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.