Director of Marketing & Communications

About Montclair Capital Initiative Society (MCSI)

MCSI is a student-led nonprofit finance society focused on enhancing financial literacy, investment education, and career readiness among students. They provide hands-on learning through workshops, research projects, and collaborations designed to build skills in finance and professional development. The society emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, leadership, and innovation to support emerging finance professionals while offering mentorship, networking, and career resources.

Role Overview

The Director of Marketing & Communications holds a leadership role charged with designing and implementing MCSI's marketing, branding, and communication strategies. This position is dedicated to raising organizational visibility, enhancing digital platforms, and fostering engagement with students, partners, and finance professionals. The Director will lead efforts in digital marketing, promotional campaigns, brand consistency, and collaborate with leadership to meet organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication plans.
• Oversee MCSI's presence on digital platforms, including LinkedIn and other social media channels.
• Create high-quality marketing collateral, announcements, and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain uniform branding across all organizational communications.
• Support recruitment drives to boost student participation and membership.
• Work with executive leadership and committees to market events, workshops, and other initiatives.
• Participate in partnership and sponsorship outreach through strategic communication.
• Analyze engagement metrics to refine marketing strategies.
• Research trends related to student engagement, finance education, and digital marketing.
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategies to amplify MCSI’s public profile.

Candidate Qualifications

• Strong interest in marketing, communications, branding, and organizational development.
• Experience in crafting marketing strategies, orchestrating campaigns, or driving brand initiatives.
• Proficiency managing social media channels and digital communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with versatile content creation skills.
• Knowledge of digital marketing principles, audience engagement tactics, and analytics.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and LinkedIn analytics is preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management competence to juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a student-led leadership environment.
• Previous leadership roles in clubs, organizations, startups, nonprofits, or professional settings is an advantage.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Gain practical experience in marketing strategy, brand development, and digital content creation.
• Strengthen skills in social media management, nonprofit operations, leadership, and teamwork.
• Build a portfolio of marketing and communication projects.
• Network with students, professionals, and organizational partners.

Additional Information

This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position based in Montclair, NJ. It is ideal for students or emerging professionals seeking meaningful leadership experience and professional growth within a finance-focused nonprofit organization. Although the role does not provide monetary compensation, participants gain significant experience in marketing, leadership, and organizational management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is a proactive, innovative, and strategic marketer who is passionate about communication and organizational growth. The individual enjoys creating systems from scratch and aims to make a measurable difference within a growing student-driven finance organization.