Community Strategist

Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and creative Community Strategist to strengthen our brand presence, manage partnerships, and deepen community relationships. This role is ideal for a marketing professional who thrives at the intersection of strategic planning, event execution, and grassroots community building. The strategist will play a key role in elevating Witherite Law Group’s mission across multiple platforms and markets. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Community Strategy & Execution 

• Develop and execute integrated community initiatives, programs and events that align with firm goals, target demographics, and community impact objectives. 
• Collaborate with internal creative, legal, and operations teams to maintain brand consistency across all materials and platforms. 
• Analyze partnership performance and deliver actionable insights using KPIs and ROI metrics. 

Community Engagement & Partnerships 

• Identify, build, and maintain strategic community partnerships (e.g., nonprofits, schools, local organizations). 
• Plan and manage sponsorship activations, outreach events, and educational programs that enhance the firm’s presence in key markets. 
• Represent Witherite Law Group at community events, fostering trust and visibility. 
• Develop strategies to support underserved communities while aligning with the firm’s mission. 

Brand Advocacy & Reputation Management 

• Contribute to the firm's community-focused thought leadership and PR initiatives. 
• Act as a liaison between the firm and the public, reinforcing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advocate. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, community outreach, nonprofit or public affairs (legal or service-based industry preferred). 
• Proven track record of developing successful marketing strategies and managing community initiatives. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Mailchimp, Canva, HubSpot). 
• Passion for social impact, community building, and client advocacy. 
• Ability to travel locally for events and activations. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.   
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.  
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.  May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.  
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs. 
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) 
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:  Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.