Manager, Marketing Communications - National Office (Remote)

YMCA of the USA; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the USA is seeking a Manager, Marketing Communications to develop and execute strategic communication plans. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing communication activities, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and a commitment to the YMCA's values.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Defined benefit plan (retirement savings)

Defined contribution plan (403(b) plan)

Life and disability insurances

Technology stipend

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience.
• Experience in developing and executing communication plans.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes daily communication activities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Partners with Director to develop strategic communications plans.
• Tracks communication collateral spending for operational departments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

We are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people.

Job Description

The Manager, Marketing Communications helps develop and execute strategic communication plans for Y-USA operational departments and practice areas, to achieve organizational goals and deliver important information and resources to Y-USA staff and local YMCA audiences.

YMCA of the USA is a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field is required
• Minimum 5-7 years of professional communications experience is required
• Experience developing and executing communication plans is required
• Experience developing content for various communication tools including websites, newsletters, brochure and blogs is required
• Experience creating content for and managing the production of marketing/communications collateral is required
• Excellent, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required
• Strong planning and organizational skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines is required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships is required
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment across all levels of the organization is required
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and proactively, and translate ideas into effective communication approaches and products, is required
• Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is required
  
  

Essential Functions

• Partners with Director, Marketing Communications to develop strategic communications plans for operational departments and practice leaders
• Convenes communications team stakeholders to contribute to strategic communication planning for operational departments and practice leaders
• Develops and executes daily communication activities in alignment with strategic priorities, such as: writing, editing, proofreading and developing marketing/communications collateral
• Provides regular communications counsel to operational departments and practice leads
• Collaborates with operational department team members and appropriate Marketing Communication teams to ensure communication materials and plans meet expectations for editorial quality and brand alignment
• Tracks communication collateral spending for operational departments to ensure projects remain within assigned budget
• Develops and posts operational departments’ content on LINK on an ongoing basis
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Marketing Communications or Vice President, Organizational Communications