Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist

Turn creativity into community impact. Thrive West Central is seeking a collaborative, resourceful Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist to help tell the stories behind the people, programs, and partnerships strengthening West Central Indiana. This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging marketing professional who enjoys creating engaging content, connecting with people, and seeing their work make a visible difference.

Position at a Glance

Employment type: Full-time, non-exempt


Location: Terre Haute main office


Salary: $35,000–$50,000 annually


Schedule: Generally 8:00 a.m.–4:30/5:00 p.m., with occasional evening meetings and community events


Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

What You’ll Do
You will bring Thrive’s mission to life across digital, print, and in-person channels. Your work will help community members understand available resources, celebrate program outcomes, and connect with the people and partnerships moving West Central Indiana forward.

Create and publish engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters, blogs, and other communication channels.


Interview staff, program participants, clients, and community partners to develop authentic stories and impact features.


Design brochures, flyers, graphics, presentations, event materials, and other branded communications.


Support photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia projects.


Help plan, promote, and represent Thrive at outreach activities, educational programs, public functions, and community events.


Monitor digital engagement, track results, and recommend practical ways to expand reach and strengthen audience connection.


Partner with teams across the organization to identify communication needs and maintain consistent brand messaging.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.


Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to communicate professionally with varied audiences.


Basic familiarity with social media, digital communications, and creative tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video-editing software.


Strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.


A genuine interest in storytelling, community engagement, public outreach, and mission-driven work.


Ability to work occasional evening meetings or community events.

Preferred

One to three years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, community engagement, or a related field.


Experience with graphic design, photography, videography, digital storytelling, social media account management, website content systems, or email marketing platforms.

Why Join Thrive?
At Thrive West Central, a job can become a career with purpose. You will join a team committed to solving complex challenges, serving people well, and building collaborative partnerships that improve quality of life and economic prosperity across the region.

Health, dental, and vision insurance


Health Savings Account


401(k) with employer matching


Vacation and sick leave


Life insurance


Mileage and cell phone reimbursement


Wellness planning and access to a health clinic


Professional development opportunities


Discretionary bonus opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a creative communicator who wants to grow your skills while helping communities thrive, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your résumé and any relevant writing, design, social media, photography, or video samples that demonstrate your work.

We will begin actively reviewing resumes after 10/19/2026.

Thrive West Central is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the Agency’s background-check requirements.