Manager, Marketing Communications - National Office (Remote)

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to youth development seeks a Manager, Marketing Communications. This critical role involves crafting communication strategies that enhance engagement across various YMCA departments, ensuring staff and community members receive vital information. Candidates should possess extensive communications experience and a commitment to YMCA values in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Technology stipend

Qualifications

• 5-7 years professional communications experience required.
• Experience developing content for communication tools such as websites and brochures.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans.
• Create and manage marketing/communications collateral.
• Maintain strong client relationships across the organization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Planning

Organization

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Education

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

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.

• 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