Responsibilities

• Direct partnership marketing for regional portfolio of corporate & foundation sponsors
• Lead partnership marketing for all partners headquartered in assigned region, representing $10M+ portfolio of partnerships with top brands
• Develop deep understanding of partner business objectives and industry dynamics, and effectively integrate BGCA and partner goals to develop mutually beneficial, co-branded marketing plans
• Serve as marketing point for premier partnerships within the portfolio, leading planning and implementation
• Lead national marketing campaigns that leverage an expert integrated approach, including public relations, events, social and digital, content development, advocacy, communications, cause marketing and advertising
• Deliver expert marketing counsel that builds confidence and trust with stakeholders at all levels, including top executives at partner brands, media, local Club leadership and board members
• Lead with innovation and creativity, identifying and acting upon opportunities to deepen impact with key audiences
• Produce high-impact partnership marketing that elevates the value proposition for corporate investment in our mission, reinforces Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s leadership and attracts new supporters
• Serve as a passionate champion of the Boys & Girls Clubs brand and ensure brand consistency and messaging that best represents the partner and our organization
• Lead efforts to scale marketing activities for successful implementation within a federated model

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, public relations and/or similar degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Demonstrated success serving as a team lead, effectively working closely with clients, executives and cross-functional leaders to achieve shared goals
• Demonstrated leadership in building relationships and stewarding key stakeholders to achieve business results
• Consistent record in managing-through complex or ambiguous issues among various stakeholders
• Expert ability to handle multiple projects, timelines and budgets while maintaining a professional demeanor and a commitment to excellent, detail-oriented work
• Advanced capabilities of Microsoft Office and other industry-relevant tools (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva and Outlook)
• Direct supervisory responsibility for direct report(s) (as part of responsibilities)

Preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred, including coaching and development of direct report(s)
• Experience leading account teams within an agency setting considered a plus
• Agency setting experience considered a plus
• Experience leading integrated marketing plans with excellence, with expert-level execution and demonstrated proficiency in diverse disciplines

Benefits

• strong benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance
• a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package