Careers at Missions Inc. Programs

Use your unique skills to make a difference.

For more than a century, Missions Inc. Programs has provided compassionate care and life-changing support to people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. As a nonprofit with eight distinct programs, we serve over 3,000 individuals annually across multiple sites in Plymouth, St. Paul, Columbia Heights, and St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Our main campus is located on the north shore of Medicine Lake in Plymouth. It offers a natural, peaceful environment where people can pause, heal, and gain strength for a new beginning.

If you're passionate about social justice, direct service, recovery support, or simply want to use your talents to make a meaningful impact—we invite you to join our team.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives.

Vision:
A world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity.

Our Core Values:

Affirm human worth
Foster self-determination
Value diversity
Seek social justice

Our Commitment to DEI & Equal Opportunity

At Missions Inc. Programs, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we serve. We’re committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We strive to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively uplift the voices of those who have been historically marginalized—including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people with disabilities—and embed equity and inclusion into all aspects of our work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equitable employment opportunities to all individuals—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Inclusion isn't just a value—it’s how we lead, how we work, and how we grow.

Communications Associate

Plymouth, MN

Full Time

Mid Level

Department: Administration Missions, Inc. Programs
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Location: Plymouth, MN (Hybrid possible)
Hours: FT 40 hours per week
Mission Statement:
Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where individuals are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person recognizes their inherent worth and lives with dignity, free from addiction and violence.
Our values include:

Affirming human worth
Fostering self-determination
Valuing diversity
Seeking social justice

Position Summary:
The Communications Associate is responsible for:

Electronic and print communications
Digital media.
Branding and marketing.

Position Responsibilities:

Branding & Marketing

Oversee brand standards, providing guidance and training to staff
Build a repository of organization materials
Ensure consistent messaging and branding for all organizational materials
Write content for and develop digital and print marketing
Develop strategies for and guide short video productions
Coordinate with program staff to support marketing aspect of events such as conferences, community events and outreach presentations. Provide tabling materials to ensure brand consistency.
Promote fundraising events through digital and print media
Continuously monitor and benchmark the effectiveness of our online work using analytical tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Insights etc.
Record, review and update communication strategies and plans

Digital Media

Oversee social media content on multiple channels and any new platforms you feel are necessary to further engage our audience and promote our services
Research, acquire, and schedule a variety of relevant content to post on these platforms with a schedule of engagement 2-3 times per week
Oversee and update website content on regular basis
Ongoing search engine optimization
Update all program details, page content and calendars as needed
Develop new pages for upcoming events or other needs
Create, edit and manage all online fillable forms

Advancement

Work cooperatively as part of Advancement team to achieve team and organizational goals.
Support team with content and format development for fundraising and event appeals including stories, themes, layout and printing
Capture stories about Missions Inc. Programs – residents, clients, volunteers and staff – through photos, videos, and writing

Electronic and Print Communications

Develop content including newsletters, annual reports, press releases, event promotional materials, program brochures etc.
Work with vendors for all printing and promotional needs
Oversee production of biannual print newsletters coordinating the project through print, mail and internal distribution
Collaborate with Advancement team to determine Monthly Mission e-newsletter stories and themes

Position Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Two or more years of experience with communications and/or marketing – nonprofit experience preferred
WordPress experience
CRM and database experience a plus
Social media strategy experience
Experience with email marketing platforms and analytics tools

Skills and Knowledge

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to create inclusive, respectful, and trauma-informed communications
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent design tools (Canva)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Storytelling and creative writing skills and the ability to write for different audiences and media
Eagerness to work with people from diverse racial, cultural and economic backgrounds

Other Requirements

Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to travel to multiple program sites when needed
Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of Missions, Inc.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $47,000 – $50,000/year (non-exempt) depending on qualifications & experience
Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance, 403(b), Employer paid life insurance, virtual care benefits, long-term disability, PTO, and 10 paid holidays.

Missions Inc. Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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