Marketing and Communications Manager

Indyhunger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Alliance of YMCAs seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the rural 5-2-1-0 social marketing and statewide communications strategy across Indiana's 64 rural counties. The role develops culturally relevant messaging and drives visibility for the statewide coalition.

The successful candidate will manage campaigns across digital and print channels, coordinate with local YMCA staff, and report to the State Director of Rural Health. Strong writing and analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Public Health, or related field.
• 3–5 years in marketing or communications, preferably in public health or nonprofit.
• Experience developing social marketing campaigns and messaging frameworks.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for public health guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of rural 5-2-1-0 social marketing campaigns nationwide.
• Develop culturally appropriate messaging for Indiana's 64 rural counties.
• Manage timelines, creative assets, and distribution across digital and print channels.
• Track reach and engagement; report results for grant reporting and PR use.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public Health

Social Media

Graphic Design

Campaign Analytics

Content Writing

Storytelling

Education

BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Graphic Design Software

Social Media Management Tools

Job description

SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Manager is a grant funded responsible for leading the design and execution of the RHTP grant's statewide social marketing and communications strategy, most notably the rural 5-2-1-0 campaign promoting healthy eating, screen time, physical activity, and reduced sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. This position develops culturally relevant messaging for Indiana's 64 rural counties and drives visibility for the statewide coalition. The Manager reports to the State Director of Rural Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY DELIVERABLES

Campaign Strategy & Execution

• Lead the design and execution of the rural 5-2-1-0 social marketing campaign communicating actionable guidance on healthy eating, screen time, physical activity, and sugar-sweetened beverages.
• Develop culturally and regionally appropriate messaging and materials for use across Indiana's 64 rural counties.
• Manage campaign timeline, creative assets, and distribution across digital, print, and community channels.

Statewide Communications

• Execute communication strategies that support statewide coalition engagement and visibility, in partnership with the Coalitions and Partnerships Manager.
• Develop content highlighting program impact, partner spotlights, and participant stories (with appropriate consent) for grant reporting and public relations use.
• Coordinate with local Y marketing staff to ensure consistent branding and messaging across sites.

Measurement & Reporting

• Track campaign reach, engagement, and effectiveness metrics; share results with the Evaluation Manager for inclusion in grant reports.
• Monitor trends in social marketing and public health communication best practices.
• Perform other duties/assignments as needed at the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Public Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in marketing or communications, preferably in a public health or nonprofit setting.
• Experience developing and executing social marketing campaigns; familiarity with 5-2-1-0 or similar public health messaging frameworks a plus.
• Skilled in content creation, digital/social media management, graphic design tools, and campaign analytics.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate public health guidance into actionable, accessible messaging.
• Ability to tailor messaging for diverse rural communities across Indiana.

Completion of all position-specific and mandatory YMCA training within specified deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires frequent statewide travel, including to rural communities, partner sites, and program events across Indiana, sometimes requiring overnight travel. The noise level in the office work environment is typical of a normal office; noise levels during site visits may be moderate to occasionally loud.