Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications

Lifelong Health For All; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation (3 weeks first year)

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Mass transit subsidy

15 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Lifelong Health For All in Seattle seeks a Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications to advance the organization’s brand and mission across audiences. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop integrated campaigns, drive fundraising initiatives, and increase philanthropic support while amplifying Lifelong’s visibility.

The role requires 5+ years in marketing/communications, strong writing for donors, leadership skills, and a passion for Lifelong's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in marketing/communications or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal channels.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing and communications projects from concept to completion with cross-functional teams.
• Write donor-centered copy for fundraising appeals and campaigns to support revenue goals.
• Coordinate with corporate volunteers to deliver engagement opportunities highlighting Lifelong's mission.
• Lead content initiatives to amplify Lifelong’s brand and mission across audiences.
• Build and manage social and email calendars to engage stakeholders and attract supporters.
• Collaborate with fundraising/development to execute campaigns that boost visibility and revenue.
• Develop high-quality marketing materials with creative teams and program leadership.
• Coordinate with external agencies to drive press coverage and media relations.
• Support internal communications and executive communications initiatives.
• Occasional evenings/weekends and travel as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ethical fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Marketing & Development Officer, the Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications plays a key role in advancing Lifelong’s brand, voice, mission, and visibility across internal and external audiences. They will partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated marketing, communications, and fundraising campaigns and initiatives that increase philanthropic support, earn event revenue, strengthen market presence, and drive awareness of our mission to make health and food accessible.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing and communications projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Write clear, compelling, and donor-centered copy for fundraising appeals, campaigns, and digital channels that inspire action and directly support revenue goals in partnership with the development team.
• Manage communications and logistics with corporate volunteer groups to deliver impactful engagement opportunities and showcase their contributions to Lifelong's mission.
• Lead content initiatives, partnering with creative, amplifying Lifelong’s brand and mission across audiences, including donors, clients, colleagues, and policymakers.
• Build and manage the agency’s social and e-mail calendar to engage current stakeholders and attract prospective supporters.
• Partner closely with fundraising/development and special events to develop and execute bold and creative marketing and communications campaigns that support revenue-generating efforts, increase Lifelong’s visibility across target demographics, and position Lifelong at the forefront of the mission to make health and food accessible.
• In partnership with creative, support program leadership in the development and production of high-quality marketing materials that highlight their programs.
• Collaborate with external agency consultants to drive press coverage to events and highlight initiatives, coordinating incoming media requests, organizing talking points for senior staff, and pitching potential stories to relevant reporters and outlets.
• Support internal communications logistics across All-Staff e-mails, Town Halls, and agency-wide events.
• Assist with strategic communications plans and campaign development, brand messaging, digital experience, research, and both proactive and reactive media relations.
• Support executive communications initiatives across speaking engagements, thought leadership opportunities, media engagement, and internal departmental and agency-wide communications.
• Evening and weekend work required; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or a combination of related education and work experience (agency, consumer/CPG, health, or lifestyle experience is preferred).
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, interpersonal, and inter-departmental with the ability to present across teams and with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a cross-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for Lifelong's mission and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation (3 weeks your first year), sick leave, and 2 personal days a year.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance options.
• Long term disability.
• Mass transit subsidy.
• 15 paid holidays per year.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The role requires regular interaction with colleagues, leadership, and external stakeholders. The position may involve occasional evening or weekend work to support organizational activities or events, as well as limited travel as needed. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some programs may require additional background checks or frequency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.