Brand & Communications Director, Growth & Impact

Paycom - ATS; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan – 12% employer contrib

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance – 2x salary

Education fund – $2,500/year

Complimentary Y membership

Job summary

YMCA of the Foothills is seeking a strategic Director of Marketing & Communications to elevate the Y’s visibility, brand, and impact across digital, print, and media platforms. The DMC will lead integrated marketing efforts to increase awareness, engagement, and fundraising, reporting to the CEO and partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires oversight of campaigns, media relations, annual reports, stakeholder communications, and crisis communication planning while preserving brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and communications team and collaborate with department leaders to drive growth and engagement.
• Develop, execute, and evaluate integrated campaigns across print, digital, social, and community outreach channels.
• Protect brand integrity and ensure adherence to YMCA brand standards and reporting requirements.

Skills

Storytelling

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Website CMS (Wix or similar)

Social media management tools

Job description

YMCA of the Foothills is seeking a strategic Director of Marketing & Communications to elevate the Y’s visibility, brand, and impact across digital, print, and media platforms. The DMC will lead integrated marketing efforts to increase awareness, engagement, and fundraising, reporting to the CEO and partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires oversight of campaigns, media relations, annual reports, stakeholder communications, and crisis communication planning while preserving brand