Job Summary: The Marketing Consultant will help lead the Creative Services at OSV for our customers, both internal and external. These services will fulfill customer needs, including, but not limited to marketing services for Catholic and Christian schools, marketing strategy for our customers, development of marketing and communications strategy as well working with customers to solve their marketing and communications needs. In addition, the Marketing Consultant will work directly with the sales team and customers as they solve for their reporting and communication needs. Essential Job Functions (*=Non-essential tasks): + Develop strategy for marketing communication for customers, with emphasis on integrated solutions. + Act as the agency account manager as needed for projects that require customer meetings from discovery to project kick-off to creative revisions + Create social media strategy, elements and guidance for customers, initially as a part of existing OSV products and services, potentially as a stand alone service + Create written content, design emails, circulate for approval and schedule for timely delivery in coordination with the marketing team + Support content marketing efforts for the company + Conduct phone or live interviews with customers to obtain success stories about OSV products. Track and maintain archives of all testimonials and stories. + Write content questions and conduct video interviews with customers + Follow up with internal/external customers on information required for your deadlines + Help with the creative development and idea generation for direct mail/communication materials + Manage short-term and long-term projects, creating deadline schedule and tracking milestones + Work with Design, Sales, Stewardship Services and Customer Service on public relations materials as needed + Participate on teams with Sales, Customer Service, Stewardship Services and other teams to develop communications pieces and full use of electronic and print communications channels. *Occasional travel is required *Other miscellaneous projects upon request *Other duties as assigned Requirements: Experience: + Three to five years related marketing communications experience required with demonstrated success in marketing strategy development + Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Communications or Journalism, related field or equivalent experience is preferred. + Success with managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced department. + Experience with or aptitude to learn how to operate video equipment and editing software. + Knowledge of photography for occasional photo shoots preferred. + Ability to conduct written and video interviews with customers. + InDesign knowledge a plus. + Previous proven computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. + Proficient knowledge of the teachings, practices, and traditions of the Catholic Church with the ability to apply that knowledge within a marketing framework. + Desire to work in a mission-driven environment. Education: + Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Communications or Journalism, related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Skills and Abilities: + Meet deadlines + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Well-organized and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced department + Self-starter with ability to work ahead of schedule + Analytical skills for reviewing and reporting results + Ability to work within Social Media networks + Ability to work with others and independently + Ability to relate to the customer in interviews + Manage up, making manager aware of project deadlines and tasks daily to ensure communication is on deadline + Be decisive, make timely decisions and communicate them effectively to the organization + Be innovative and a creative thinker + Bi-lingual preferred. Working Environment: + Incumbent will be working in an office environment + Position can be on-site, remote, or hybrid + Incumbent will be required to travel as they perform tasks at company events outside the office/building environment. + Incumbent will utilize the computer and phone for a large portion of their duties Supervisory Responsibilities: + None (Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.)