Director of Communications & Marketing

Simon Kenton Council; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings match program

Phone & mileage reimbursement

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Simon Kenton Council in Columbus, OH, seeks a Director of Communications & Marketing to lead our marketing efforts, elevate Scouting visibility, and drive membership growth.

This executive role develops and executes comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, guiding brand development, community engagement, and program awareness for our region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications.
• 5+ years in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing and communications plans for the Council, enhancing website and social media presence.
• Manage advertising, promotional activities, and public awareness campaigns.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms with high-quality delivery.
• Supervise and develop a team of marketing and communications professionals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support events, initiatives, and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Team management

Brand development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications

Job description

Director of Communications and Marketing

About the Job

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for community engagement and brand development? Scouting America in the Greater Columbus community is seeking a Director of Communications & Marketing to lead our marketing efforts and elevate the visibility of Scouting in our region.

This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that support membership growth, program awareness, and community impact.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community by promoting the values and programs of Scouting. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with passionate professionals dedicated to youth development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic marketing and communications plans for the Council including enhancing website and social media presence
• Manage advertising, promotional activities, and public awareness campaigns.
• Ensure consistent messaging and high-quality delivery across all platforms.
• Supervise and develop a team of marketing and communications professionals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support events, initiatives, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications (required)
• Experience: 5+ years in marketing, communications, or related field
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills

Salary & Benefits

Offering a competitive salary range of $70,000-$85,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, a Match Savings program, plus compensation for authorized and approved business related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement.
• We also offer generous vacation and holiday observance package.