Clarify Your Brand
Grow Your Revenue
Multiply Your Impact
OUR STORY
A Different Kind of Advertising Agency: Profit + Purpose
Grove9 is a strategic branding, marketing, and digital ad agency in Wichita, KS.
We help grow the good by empowering on-mission marketplace leaders and nonprofit organizations with strategic marketing, insightful research, branding expertise, and proven results.
What’s with our name? It’s all about mission. Whether it’s helping foster kids find forever homes or financial planners foster generosity, we are inspired by our clients’ missions and the way they embody the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Hint, there are nine of them.)
OUR TEAM
Strategists Aligned by Purpose
Disciplined in equal parts marketing strategy and creativity, Justin’s drive to create impact fuels everything he does. He’s passionate about leading our team and clients toward ongoing success and sustained growth. Before founding Grove9, his professional journey included time building brands at Associated Advertising Agency, various nonprofits, Pathway Church, and independent consulting. Justin’s love of missional marketing is rivaled only by his devotion to his family, coaching volleyball, singing Jimmy Buffett songs, and a good cup of coffee.
Lynn’s countless curiosity, leadership, and love of data help our team solve client needs and deliver results. With her three-decade proven marketing track record, it’s clear to see how much she values doing work that matters. She has been instrumental in fostering success for Exploration Place, EmberHope Youthville, Wichita State Foundation, Sedgwick County Zoo, Star Lumber, and more. In addition to seeing purpose-driven clients grow, Lynn loves seeing her plants and her faith grow, traveling anywhere, and spending time with her family.
With a strong background in nonprofit marketing, education, and banking, Christina brings 30 years of insightful thinking, organization, and creativity to the table. Under her watch, Exploration Place, Commerce Bank, and Bishop Carroll High School saw strong advances in marketing, communications, and public relations. She has served on several community boards and is active with her church. She was also named AMA Wichita Nonprofit Marketer of the Year and Wichita Business Journal’s Women Who Lead – Marketing. Christina enjoys traveling, preferably near the ocean, savoring a good cup of coffee, and spending time on her back patio with family and friends.
Megan’s creativity, faith, and passion for connecting with others make her an important part of the team. She brings 10 years of experience, dedicated to bettering the community. Megan engaged with nonprofits at Wichita State University, promoted health and stability initiatives at United Way of the Plains, and drove mental health marketing efforts at Prairie View, Inc. Inspired by her love for Jesus and passion for serving others, Megan thrives on fostering relationships and leaving a positive impact on everyone she encounters. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, tending to her plants, and playing volleyball and board games.
Join Us – Current Opportunities
If you have a heart for impact and a desire to use your talents to grow the good, come work with us.
Opportunities include graphic design, copywriting, web design, social media, and more.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, email us at [email protected].
We are seeking a passionate, dynamic Digital Marketing Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse range of digital marketing responsibilities:
35% PPC Digital Advertising Management: You will be responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of our PPC advertising campaigns. Your duties will include campaign planning, keyword research, campaign optimization, A/B testing, budget allocation, and performance reporting.
25% SEO Website Optimization: Responsibilities include utilizing tools to conduct SEO audits, optimizing website back-ends, developing and implementing link-building strategies and front-end content to ensure the effectiveness of overall SEO efforts.
20% Website WordPress Site Build: You will be responsible for managing and building WordPress websites. This includes creating and updating full website builds and landing pages, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the website remains user-friendly and up-to-date with the latest design trends.
10% Digital Onboarding of Clients: You will ensure a smooth onboarding process for our digital clients. This includes presenting digital strategies, setting up and managing accounts, managing hosting and security, and providing ongoing support as needed.
10% Maintain Digital Tools and Apps: You will be tasked with the upkeep and smooth functioning of all our digital tools and apps under the Grove9 umbrella. This includes regular monitoring, troubleshooting any issues, implementing updates, and ensuring that all platforms are secure. You would also be responsible for coordinating with different teams to guarantee cross-platform uniformity and seamless user experience. The goal is to ensure seamless interaction for our clients across all our platforms.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, skilled multi-tasker with a passion for digital marketing. You should have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in a similar role. While not a mandatory requirement, candidates with Google certification will have an added advantage. Apply today to join our team.
Our Code
MARKETING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WE THINK BEFORE WE TELL
We believe success always starts with strategy.
THERE’S POWER IN PARTNERSHIP
STORIES MATTER
We believe every organization is unique and has a powerful story to tell. We help you find it, refine it, and build your brand on it.
GOD GETS THE GLORY
We believe that all we are, and all we have, is from God. He’s the author of creativity, strategy, and transformation. We are humbled and grateful to be stewards of those gifts for our clients. Read our Core Values and Statement of Faith here.
