Marketing & Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : The Marketing and Communications Specialist leads the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of Santa Maria’s marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives to advance the organization’s mission, visibility, and growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• In collaboration with the CEO and CDCO, develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications plan aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide strategic counsel to leadership on messaging, brand positioning, and market engagement.
• Identify and implement emerging marketing technologies and platforms to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication of Santa Maria’s mission, vision, and values across all audiences.
• Participate in professional development and benchmarking to identify best practices and strengthen communication strategies.

Branding, Identity, and Content Development

Public Relations and Media Relations

Marketing and Development Collaboration

Team Leadership and Operations

Education / Experience :

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Marketing from four-year college or university; and three years of relevant work experience.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.