Marketing and Communications Manager

Position Summary
The Marketing & Communications Manager owns the Story, everything the public sees. This role leads GO FAR's
brand presence, storytelling, and public communications, ensuring that every donor, sponsor, family, and
community member clearly understands GO FAR's impact and feels inspired to support its mission.
This position partners closely with the Events & Operations Manager, relying on the event calendar and event
details to plan content and coverage, and works closely with the Executive Director on overall messaging and
brand strategy.

Core Responsibilities
Brand & Storytelling
• Own GO FAR's brand presence and ensure consistency across all channels.
• Develop and lead GO FAR's storytelling strategy.
• Plan content calendars around GO FAR's programs and events.
Digital & Social Media
• Lead social media strategy and content creation.
• Manage website updates and content.
Content Production
• Coordinate photography and video for events and programs (bringing personal equipment/skills is a plus,
though not required).
• Lead graphic design for GO FAR materials and campaigns.
Donor & Sponsor Communications
• Produce newsletters and donor-facing communications.
• Manage sponsorship fulfillment and deliverables.
• Support donor stewardship through storytelling and impact communications.
Fundraising Support
• Write and manage grant proposals in support of GO FAR's fundraising goals.
Media Relations & Community Engagement
• Manage media relations and public communications.
• Support community engagement through outreach and storytelling.
Collaboration
• Meet weekly with the Events & Operations Manager to align content and coverage plans with the event
calendar.
• Work closely with the Executive Director on overall messaging and brand strategy.

Core Competencies
Marketing & Brand Strategy • Content Creation • Social Media Management • Graphic Design • Photography &
Video Coordination • Grant Writing • Donor Communications • Media Relations • Storytelling • Collaboration •
Creativity • Project Management

Position Impact
The Marketing & Communications Manager shapes how the public understands and experiences GO FAR. By
owning the organization's brand, content, and storytelling, this role builds the donor and community connection
that fuels GO FAR's growth and ensures GO FAR's impact is seen, understood, and supported.

Compensation Structure
This position is structured around approximately 8–10 hours of work per week on average across the year, at an
annual rate of $16,500. Hours will fluctuate seasonally, with increased engagement required during race
preparation periods and reduced hours during off-peak seasons.