--- title: Marketing & Communications Director description: Children's Home Society of South Dakota is hiring for the Marketing & Communications Director role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/marketing-and-communications-director-at-childrens-home-society-of-south-dakota-01a1cc03-4383-7acc-865b-e9304f284f52 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Children's Home Society of South Dakota as Marketing & Communications Director in Sioux Falls, SD. Pays $89.2K–$111.5K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uv3vce.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Children's Home Society of South Dakota | | **Location** | Sioux Falls, SD | | **Salary** | $89.2K/yr - $111.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Children's Home Society of South Dakota. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Children's Home Society of South Dakota. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $86,000 – $139,000 a year (median $113,000). ## Description **Work For Good!** **Salary:** $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 annually (depending on experience and education) **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Schedule:** Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4:30pm **Position Overview:** Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Marketing & Communications Director to oversee the CHS marketing department by planning, coordinating, developing, and executing comprehensive3 marketing and communication strategies that enhance the organization's brand, mission, and outreach efforts. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work. **Benefits of Employment at CHS:** - **Work-Life Balance:** Monday thru Friday; 8am to 4:30pm - **Comprehensive Benefits:** Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans. - **Financial/Education Assistance:** Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees. - **Competitive Compensation:** $89,169.60 to $111,467.20 annually (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises - **Generous Paid Time Off:** Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community. - **Retirement Plans:** Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service. - **Referral Bonuses:** Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees. **What You Will Do:** **Brand Strategy & Management** - Define and establish the CHS brand, core values, mission, and organizational identity. - Develop and maintain CHS brand guidelines and design standards outlining the appropriate use of organizational graphic elements, including logos, colors, fonts, and other visual assets. - Establish standardized design formats and templates for organizational stationery, cards, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, event materials, print collateral, merchandise, advertising, and videos. - Oversee CHS and Children's Home Foundation (CHF) website adherence to established brand standards. - Ensure all organizational marketing and promotional materials maintain a consistent brand identity and represent a positive image of CHS. **Marketing Strategy & Campaign Development** - Develop and implement a comprehensive, results-driven marketing strategy aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals to increase CHS brand awareness. - Create and manage marketing campaigns and initiatives that promote all CHS programs, Foundation, and Administration. - Develop marketing strategies that strengthen community awareness, increase engagement, promote organizational services, and support fundraising efforts. - Evaluate marketing opportunities and identify innovative approaches to strengthen organizational visibility and outreach. **Organizational Communications & Public Relations** - Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive internal and external communications plans that produce clear, consistent, and concise messaging aligned with the CHS brand and organizational mission. - Review and approve organizational announcements and communications to establish and maintain a consistent tone and voice across all communication channels. - Provide oversight and collaborate with the Media Relations Manager to cultivate relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and community partners to generate positive media coverage and facilitate media opportunities. - Oversee crisis communications and collaborate with external consultants or subcontractors responsible for developing crisis communication plans and providing guidance during challenging situations to protect the organization's reputation. - Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on strategic communications, special projects, and requests requiring the development of presentations, talking points, written materials, and other executive support resources while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. - Oversee the development, writing, editing, design, production, printing, and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual organizational publications. **Digital Marketing, Social Media & Content Development** - Oversee the organization's digital marketing strategy, website presence, and social media platforms to strengthen online visibility, engage supporters, and support fundraising initiatives. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media strategy and monthly content calendar for CHS and the Shelter for Family Safety, coordinating contributions across departments and programs. - Monitor social media platforms and ensure timely, appropriate responses to inquiries, comments, and messages. - Collaborate with the content team to develop compelling, relevant, and mission-driven content for marketing materials, press releases, newsletters, website updates, and other communication channels. - Review, edit, and approve website content, graphics, social media posts, and other digital materials for accuracy, quality, and engagement. - Manage the GOOD WORKS Portal and ensure information is accurate, current, and regularly updated. - Direct staff and external vendors in the development and production of videos, presentations, website graphics, and social media content. **Project, Budget & Resource Management** - Oversee marketing and communications projects from initial concept through completion, utilizing Basecamp to manage project intake, priorities, assignments, workflows, and deadlines. - Coordinate internal staff and external vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on schedule, and within established expectations. - Develop, manage, and monitor the marketing and communications budget, overseeing and approving appropriations and expenditures to ensure resources are allocated effectively. - Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and resource utilization to ensure marketing and communications initiatives align with organizational priorities. **Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement** - Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the marketing and communications team, fostering a collaborative, creative, and results-oriented work environment. - Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development opportunities for team members. - Ensure team priorities, responsibilities, and resources are aligned with organizational goals and departmental objectives. - Analyze the effectiveness of marketing and communications initiatives through performance metrics and reporting. Provide regular updates and recommend improvements based on data insights. - Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative marketing practices to continuously improve the organization's marketing, communications, and production capabilities. **Education:** - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related field required **Experience:** - Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing & communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. - Proven success in developing & executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies **Skills:** - Graphic design skills required in Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and understanding of Midwest region demographics is a plus. - Strong digital marketing and social media expertise. - Creative thinker with the ability to drive innovative marketing campaigns. **Physical Demands and Work Environment:** Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. Extended periods of sedentary work required. Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA. Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time. Apply today!  ## Skills - Digital Marketing - Communication Strategies - Social Media Strategy - Graphic Design - Outreach - Basecamp - Press Releases - Supervision - Presentations - Adobe Creative Suite - Performance Measurement - Printing - Microsoft Excel - Editing - Typing - Social Media Content Creation - Confidentiality - Content Calendar Management - Microsoft Word - Strategic Communication - Microsoft Outlook - Media Relations - Brand Identity - Brand Guidelines - Marketing Strategies - Tone of Voice - Presentation Skills - Journalism - Social Media - Media Coverage - Fundraising - Coordinating - Newsletters - Leadership - Public Relations - Crisis Communications - Microsoft PowerPoint - Brand Standards Compliance - Communication - Executive Support - Writing - Brand Awareness ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Marketing & Growth jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [PR & Communications jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth/pr-and-communications?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Director of Communications jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/marketing-and-growth/pr-and-communications/director-of-communications?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [South Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6942 jobs - [Sioux Falls, SD](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-dakota/sioux-falls?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2204 jobs ## Related pages - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [South Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6942 jobs - [Sioux Falls, SD](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-dakota/sioux-falls?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2204 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)