Director of Marketing & Communications

Louisville, KY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel strategy and campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, memberships, events, and philanthropy.

  • Lead brand management and external communications with agency partners to keep messaging consistent and high quality.
  • Define and monitor KPIs, analyze data and market trends to improve reach, conversions, and earned revenue.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an integrated, multi-channel marketing and communications strategy aligned with organizational goals and earned revenue targets established by the VP of Marketing & Experience.
  • Lead audience engagement strategies that guide individuals from awareness and visitation to deeper organizational connection through memberships, event participation, volunteerism, and philanthropic support.
  • Establish clear performance metrics; analyze data and market trends to continuously refine strategy and improve performance.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, planning, and continuous improvement across all marketing functions.
  • Provide oversight of agency and vendor partners.
  • Safeguard and elevate the WBG brand, ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity across all channels.
  • Oversee the implementation of the brand, including maintaining brand standards and driving creative direction and execution that reflect a world-class organization.
  • Direct all digital and traditional marketing efforts, including website, email, social media, print, and paid advertising.
  • Develop the overall social media marketing plan, approves campaigns, and measures ROI including targeted advertising content.
  • Develop campaigns and promotional strategies that increase conversion, attendance, and participation across key earned revenue programs and experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in marketing strategy, brand management, and communications within nonprofit, cultural, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with a high degree of professionalism and executive presence.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience using data to drive decision-making.
  • Proven success leading teams, managing budgets, and executing high-impact campaigns.
  • Deep knowledge of digital marketing, analytics, media relations, and communications best practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision, adaptability, and sound judgement.
  • Aptitude with social media, Google Suite, Google Analytics, and email marketing platforms such as WordFly.
  • Ability to work effectively in close cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders, including board members, volunteers, coworkers, donors, the general public, and outside entities and individuals.

Preferred

  • Experience in nonprofit, cultural, or mission-driven organizations
  • Strong executive presence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement benefits
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Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Waterfront Botanical Gardens is a public jewel that invites visitors to connect with nature through a display of native and unique plant species, and learn new ways to honor and protect the environment both above and below ground. Our mission: To develop an urban botanical garden by transforming a landfill and creating a place where nature prospers and people thrive through education, entertainment, community, and tourism.In 2025, WBG embarked on Phase 2A of our Master Plan, which includes the Graeser Family Bonsai Garden, Joe and Debbie Graviss Bonsai House, Tree Allée, and Beargrass Creek Overlook.

Founded in 1993
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
29 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.1%
Direct
35.9%
Referral
11.7%
Social
3.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~29

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$500K
Last Raise
Grant, 4 months ago

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