Association Director of Marketing

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

Be the Voice. Shape the Story. Drive Community Impact.

Position:  Association Director of Marketing                 Salary Range:  $80,000 - $85,000

If you’re driven to strengthen communities, inspire connection, and lead meaningful change—this is your moment.

As the Association Director of Marketing, you will serve as the strategic architect of how the YMCA engages communities across the region. This role goes beyond marketing—it’s about advancing mission impact through a unified, data-informed strategy that fuels growth, deepens relationships, and elevates the YMCA’s voice.

You’ll balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring every campaign and touchpoint reflects our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

Lead with Strategic Vision

  • Develop and execute an integrated, association-wide marketing strategy
  • Translate priorities (membership, youth development, philanthropy) into measurable results

Elevate the Brand

  • Champion a consistent, compelling voice across all channels
  • Lead storytelling that highlights community impact and builds trust

Drive Community Engagement

  • Design campaigns to increase membership and program participation
  • Partner across teams to support fundraising and community outreach

Own the Digital Experience

  • Oversee website, email, social media, and paid media
  • Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and data insights to optimize performance

Who You Are:  You are a strategic thinker, collaborative leader, and purpose-driven storyteller who thrives in a mission-focused environment.

  • 7–10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including leadership
  • Proven success in multi-channel marketing and brand strategy
  • Strong digital expertise (web, email, social, analytics, CRM)
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
  • Skilled at influencing, aligning, and mobilizing cross-functional teams
  • Experience in nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven organizations preferred
  • Able to work effectively in a hybrid work environment

Why Join the YMCA?  At the YMCA, you’re not just building a career—you’re building community.

  • Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to meaningful, measurable change every day
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment grounded in shared values
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Wellness & Belonging: Complimentary YMCA membership for you and your household
  • Retirement Security: 10% employer contribution + 403(b) and Roth options
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and holidays
  • Professional Growth: Access to leadership development, training, and certifications
  • Welcoming Environment: A culture where all individuals feel valued and empowered

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR IMPACTThe YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA
299 employees (16 in marketing)