About this role
Join a Mission-Driven Team
If this sounds like you, this position may be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS
You Belong at Lutheran Social Services
Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.
HOURS: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
HOURLY: $18.00 - $20.00. Dependent on experience and qualifications.
LOCATION: Administration Office
BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
- PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) 3% match
- Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
- Dental and Vision plans
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Marketing Coordinator supports the agency’s mission and visibility by coordinating a wide range of marketing and communications tactics. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Director, this position designs promotional materials, manages day-to-day content creation and digital campaigns, and ensures consistent, engaging messaging across platforms. The role serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external vendors, supporting the successful execution of campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and highlight the impact of the organization.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
- Experience with social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite).
- Familiarity with website CMS platforms.
- Knowledge of email marketing platforms.
- Basic photography and video editing skills.
- Knowledge of file formats, layout best practices, and accessibility in digital design.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Design compelling visual assets for both print and digital formats, including fliers, brochures, ads, digital graphics, and presentations.
- Produce and manage social media content (graphics, copy, video) that reflects the agency’s voice, mission, and values.
- Coordinate paid digital advertising campaigns, especially within Meta platforms; manage budgets and performance tracking.
- Draft and distribute engaging email communications such as newsletters, appeals, event updates, and impact stories.
- Maintain website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with communication goals.
- Take and edit photographs and videos as needed.
- Support event promotion efforts by developing materials and coordinating with the broader development team.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communication studies, advertising, journalism, public relations or related field preferred.
- Candidates with a High School Diploma/GED or some secondary education with equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience creating and implementing paid digital campaigns and search engine optimization experience a plus.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crime.
- Requires valid auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
LSS Expectations & Core Values
At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:
Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.
Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
If you need accommodations filling out the application, please fill out the following form listing what accommodations are needed at LSS will address comments, questions or concerns.
Other facts
About Lutheran Social Service
LSS of SD is a statewide, multi-service non-profit human ministry organization.
Serving the state since 1920, LSS’s vision is that all people in South Dakota will be healthy, safe and accepted. At the heart of this vision is community collaboration, prevention and a continuum of 18 service lines dedicated to strengthening families and keeping children in their homes and communities.
LSS believes, and studies show, that when individuals are part of a strong, stable family, whether that is a traditional family or more unstructured natural supports, they are more likely to be successful—and this is woven into their mission throughout each service line.
Their wide range of services—including affordable and accessible mental health counseling, pregnancy counseling and adoption services, financial guidance, family stabilization programming, youth mentoring, residential services for children and youth, and alternatives to juvenile detention—enable a holistic approach to care and collaboration among service lines to best meet needs tailored to each individual, family and community.
We proudly serve people of all ages, faiths, races, and economic statuses, offering professional, confidential, and affordable services. LSS is active in various cohorts at both regional and national levels, staying at the cutting edge of best practices and innovative approaches in human services. Our services are licensed by the State of South Dakota and accredited by the Council on Accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accountability in all that we do.
What you'll do
- The Marketing Coordinator supports the agency’s mission by coordinating marketing and communications tactics, designing promotional materials, and managing content creation. This role also serves as a liaison between internal departments and external vendors to execute campaigns that raise awareness and drive engagement.
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