Director, Marketing and Advancement

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive Catalyst marketing strategy to enroll participants and grow revenue by aligning across divisions, guiding brand messaging, and using performance data to optimize campaigns.

  • Must-have: 7+ years leading integrated marketing/communications with cross-functional teams
  • Standout: Senior stewardship of brand identity and external messaging across divisions

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of Catalyst marketing strategies that drive program enrollment, participation, and revenue growth
  • Align marketing efforts across divisions to support enrollment goals, program visibility, and community engagement
  • Use data, market insights, and performance metrics to guide decision-making, optimize campaigns, and improve enrollment outcomes
  • Ensure marketing priorities, timelines, and resources are aligned with organizational growth objectives
  • Serve as the organization’s senior steward of brand identity, messaging, and external communications across all Divisions
  • Establish and maintain a clear, consistent organizational narrative that reflects Catalyst’s mission and impact
  • Provide final oversight of external messaging across digital platforms, media, campaigns, and publications
  • Guide communications strategies that strengthen visibility, engagement, and program enrollment
  • Oversee crisis and reputation management in coordination with executive leadership
  • Partner with program leadership to align marketing strategies with enrollment targets, program needs, and community demand

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, or related external engagement roles
  • 7+ years of experience supervising staff and guiding cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated experience leading integrated strategies across marketing and communications functions

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field
  • Experience working within nonprofit, education, or community-based organizations
  • Experience integrating storytelling, marketing, and fundraising strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Personal Health Advocate
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Commuter pre-tax benefit
  • Discounted childcare
  • Access to the Calm app
  • Tickets at Work employee discounts
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Catalyst Family

Since 1975, Catalyst Family Inc. has been dedicated to strengthening communities through responsive family services, including child care and youth development programs. Our engaged staff supports over 10,000 children and their families across California each year.

Founded in 1975
Morgan Hill, California, USA
623 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.1%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
5.8%
Social
7.1%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~626
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Director, Marketing and Advancement

Catalyst Family · Irvine, CA · Hybrid