Overview
Marketing & Communications Manager Jobs in Las Vegas, NV at Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Title: Marketing & Communications Manager
Company: Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position: Marketing & Communications Manager
Job Status: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Development Director
Compensation: $55,000 – $62,000 annually
Organization Information
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society (HCWS) specializes in spay and neuter services to reduce overpopulation, prevent unnecessary euthanasia, and improve animals’ quality of life. We bring together advocates, rescues, and other organizations devoted to animal welfare in Southern Nevada to address overpopulation and animal suffering. With more than 25 years of specialized experience, our spay/neuter, vaccination and microchipping services reduce shelter intake, prevent excessive euthanasia, and improve quality of life for animals in our community.
Job Summary
The Marketing & Communications Manager (MCM) will assist in being a very important and compassionate “voice” for a high-impact, long-standing nonprofit organization. They will lead HCWS’s marketing and communications, working with the Development Director (DD) to create and execute strategies that advance the organization’s mission, grow awareness, and drive donor and community engagement. The MCM will be proud to own the day-to-day management of HCWS’s digital presence, content strategy, and brand.
This role requires an outgoing, enthusiastic communicator who is comfortable engaging with a wide range of people and building meaningful connections. They must be confident adapting to the ever-changing world of digital marketing and bring a passion for creative storytelling and animal welfare. This role is a hands-on, execution-focused position with primary emphasis on digital content, storytelling, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Digital Communications
- Create and execute a content calendar spanning social media and email
- Create compelling, on-brand social and educational content (graphics, photos, videos, copy) reflecting HCWS’s voice
- Plan, write, and deliver email newsletters and campaigns
- Oversee and optimize website content, ensuring pages are current and accurate
- Develop and manage fundraising campaign materials in coordination with the DD
Storytelling & Community Engagement
- Lead HCWS’s community storytelling program — proactively identifying, capturing, and amplifying the stories of clients, animals, volunteers, and staff
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, media contacts, and aligned organizations to extend HCWS’s reach and visibility
- Coordinate and represent HCWS at community outreach events, clinic open houses, and partner convenings
- Draft press releases, media pitches, and talking points; serve as a first point of contact for routine media inquiries in coordination with the DD
- Support donor stewardship efforts through impact communications, thank-you content, and recognition materials
Marketing Strategy & Performance
- Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan aligned with HCWS’s needs
- Manage and grow HCWS’s digital marketing channels, including social media, email, and web
- Manage and optimize the HCWS Google Ad Grant account, including campaign development, keyword strategy, and performance reporting
- Track, analyze, and report key marketing metrics to translate to actionable recommendations for the leadership team
- Identify opportunities to expand HCWS’s visibility and brand presence through new channels, partnerships, and community engagement
Brand & Visual Identity
- Help steward and maintain the HCWS brand, ensuring consistency across all materials, platforms, and external communications
- Design and produce print and digital collateral (flyers, social graphics, signage, annual report, etc.) using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Maintain and organize the HCWS digital media library
Supervision & Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with program, clinic, and development staff to gather content and ensure consistent messaging
- Participate in organizational planning processes, contributing marketing perspective to strategic and fundraising conversations
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of HCWS’s mission and communications goals
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to manage multi-channel programs
- Strong writing and editing skills across formats (social, email, web, print)
- Proficiency with social media platforms with an instinct for creating content that excites and connects with audiences
- Experience planning and managing content calendars across multiple channels
- Experience with email marketing platforms
- Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite; ability to produce polished, on-brand visuals
- Comfort with marketing analytics; able to pull, interpret, and present data to improve results
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage others and translate real experiences into compelling content
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine passion for animal welfare, public engagement, and the HCWS mission
Preferred
- Experience managing Google Ad Grant accounts
- Video production and editing skills
- Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
- Working knowledge of SEO and content optimization best practice
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or contractors
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Other Information
This is a full-time, in-person position based at HCWS’s Las Vegas facility, with occasional evening and weekend availability required for community events. The work environment is a busy animal welfare clinic; candidates must be comfortable working near animals and in a high-energy setting. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally for event setup and materials transport.
Compensation and Benefits
- Standard schedule is 40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends may be required
- Health/vision/dental, life and short-term disability insurance offered to full-time employees
- PTO after completion of 90-day probationary period and paid holidays
- 401(k) with matching offered after completion of 6 months
- Continuing education opportunities
- Discounted veterinary services
Want to Stand Out?
Include with your resume any marketing work you’re proud of to [email protected]. This can include a personal website, marketing campaigns, a portfolio, writing samples, social media content, edited videos, or other relevant projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
