Marketing Manager

Portland, OR (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own calendar driven marketing across YMCA portfolios with clear ownership of planning, storytelling and cross functional alignment.

  • Campaign planning and storytelling across assigned portfolios to drive participation and visibility.
  • Cross functional collaboration with operations and leadership to set priorities and messaging.
  • Execution and measurement of marketing programs with disciplined calendars and performance insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing Manager serves as a strategic marketing partner responsible for developing and executing proactive marketing strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational priorities.
  • This role leads campaign planning, audience engagement, storytelling, and communication alignment across assigned operational portfolios.
  • Within assigned operational portfolios, the Marketing Manager is expected to independently lead campaign planning, communication strategy, content development, project prioritization, and marketing execution.
  • Broader organizational priorities and strategic direction are established collaboratively with executive and operational leadership.
  • Develop and execute proactive, calendar-driven marketing strategies aligned with operational goals and organizational priorities.
  • Manage campaign calendars, enrollment strategies, promotional initiatives, and communication timelines that support participation, engagement, and organizational visibility.
  • Serve as the primary marketing partner for assigned operational areas. This role is expected to provide leadership and recommendations within assigned portfolios while working collaboratively with operational leaders to align marketing efforts with broader organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with leaders to identify growth opportunities, communication priorities, and campaign strategies while providing guidance on messaging, audience engagement, and communication planning.
  • Ensure marketing efforts consistently reflect the YMCA’s mission, values, and organizational voice.
  • Develop compelling storytelling content that highlights organizational impact and supports strategic priorities.
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YMCA of the USA

YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs. To address the specific needs of communities, each YMCA is an independent organization, autonomous and separate from YMCA of the USA. They are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation.Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members-of all ages and backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.Search for open positions at Ys across the U.S.: https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/careers/opportunities/open-positions

Founded in 1900
Chicago, Illinois, USA
35K employees (316 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
417K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.4%
Direct
34.7%
Referral
5%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~35.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
192 (1% of company)