Senior Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

Hickory, NC (On-site)

$48K/yr – $72K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive integrated marketing and community engagement initiatives across the YMCA Association, leading brand, digital channels, public relations, and mission-driven storytelling to support membership, program growth, and philanthropy.

  • Own development and execution of the Association-wide marketing plan and calendar.
  • Lead campaigns for membership growth, retention, programs, and charitable activities.
  • Build partnerships and represent the YMCA in community engagement and public relations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing Strategy and Brand Management
  • Develop and execute an annual Association-wide marketing and communications plan aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Lead marketing campaigns supporting membership growth, retention, program enrollment, special events, and charitable giving.
  • Maintain consistent YMCA branding, messaging, and visual identity across all branches and communication platforms.
  • Collaborate with Association and branch leadership to establish marketing priorities, timelines, and promotional strategies.
  • Manage an Association-wide marketing calendar and coordinate the development of promotional materials.
  • Digital Marketing and Communications
  • Oversee the YMCA website, social media platforms, email marketing, digital advertising, and other communication channels.
  • Develop compelling digital content, including graphics, photography, videos, newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
  • Ensure digital communications are accurate, accessible, engaging, and consistent with YMCA brand standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or community engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with digital marketing platforms, website management, social media, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience using marketing analytics, performance dashboards, and digital reporting tools to evaluate results and guide decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across departments.
  • Nonprofit or mission-driven organizational experience preferred.
  • Commitment to the YMCA's mission, values, and cause-driven leadership principles.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Contributions
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YMCA of Catawba Valley

The Y is a values-based, character building, nonprofit, membership organization that plays a vital role in contributing to the Catawba Valley community. Our values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring are in everything we do. We plan our high-quality programs around essential elements to help kids grow up caring and responsible. Our staff is caring, competent, and experienced.The Y is a diverse organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.Our membership is 25,000 strong and spread across our two Catawba County facility locations. While our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of our communities, every Y has one thing in common: our people. The volunteers, staff, members, and donors of the Y are all united by a deep commitment to strengthening our communities. At the Catawba Valley YMCA, we aren't just a fitness center. We have full-day childcare, summer camps, after-school care, and school enrichment programs for all school-aged children. We offer youth and adult sports year-round, with over 3,500 youth participating annually. Our swimming lessons have taught over 1,000 children how to swim, with hundreds more participating in school water safety programs. We host health screenings, flu shot clinics, and blood drives to help support a healthy community. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ymcacv and Facebook at the Hickory Foundation YMCA and Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA.

Founded in 1969
Hickory, North Carolina, USA
91 employees

Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $72K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Community Management median pay in the United States

$75K/yr

Most pay falls between $60K and $94K. Based on 1,022 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$9.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.3%
Direct
35.1%
Referral
11.1%
Social
4%
Paid
4.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~91
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Senior Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

YMCA of Catawba Valley · Hickory, NC · On-site