Summary
Description
About the CELL
The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing public safety through education. Through our exhibit, speaker series, and training programs, the CELL empowers individuals and communities to better understand, identify, and prevent security threats.
Purpose of the Role
The CELL is hiring a Marketing & Communications Manager to help tell our story, increase visibility for our programs and events, and strengthen engagement with key audiences. This is a hands-on role for a strong writer, thoughtful storyteller, and organized project manager who can turn organizational priorities into clear, compelling communications.
The Marketing & Communications Manager will lead day-to-day communications and marketing execution across content strategy, event and program marketing, digital communications, public relations support, and brand-consistent materials. This role works closely with senior leadership, program staff, development colleagues, and external vendors.
This is a hybrid position based in Denver, with regular in-office and event-related responsibilities. Visit TheCELL.org/join-us/opportunities/ for more information.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage content that communicates the CELL’s mission, impact, programs, and community relevance
- Write and edit newsletters, articles, impact stories, website copy, event copy, and stakeholder communications
- Create marketing plans and promotional timelines for major events, programs, trainings, and initiatives
- Manage digital communications, including email marketing, social media, website updates, audience engagement, and analytics
- Support media outreach, public relations opportunities, community visibility, and thought leadership efforts
- Coordinate with designers, photographers, printers, web vendors, and other external partners
- Maintain brand consistency across digital, print, event, and partner-facing materials
- Help improve communications workflows, templates, timelines, and reporting
Qualifications
- Required
- 5–8 years of communications, marketing, public relations, or related nonprofit experience
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Experience with email marketing platforms and digital communications tools
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to move projects from planning through execution
- Preferred
- Nonprofit experience
- Event marketing experience
- Media relations or public relations experience
- CRM experience such as Salesforce, Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge, or similar platforms
- Basic graphic design knowledge and comfort coordinating with creative vendors
- Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEO, and website performance tracking
- Demonstrated interest in public safety, community safety, civic education, global security issues, and the CELL’s mission
Benefits
- Positive, mission-driven organizational culture
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- HSA/FSA accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous time-off policies: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military Leave
- Opportunities for professional development and team-building activities
Application Process
Submit your cover letter and resume through www.tinyurl.com/ApplyForMI. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note: All candidates must pass a background check. The Mizel Institute d.b.a. CELL is an equal opportunity employer.
