Senior Paid Search Specialist

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive nonprofit-focused paid search leadership across Google Ads and MS Ads, including Ad Grants and PMAX, for 30+ client accounts.

  • Own high-priority paid search accounts and coordinate cross-team delivery.
  • Must-have: 8+ years managing Google Ads/Ad Grants, PMAX, and MS Ads.
  • Standout: Domain lead with team mentorship and complex account oversight.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategize, build, and optimize search ad campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads platforms, including Performance Max (PMAX)
  • Align campaigns with client objectives, keyword and audience targeting best practices, and platform-specific nuances
  • Maintain Google Ad Grant accounts with a focus on compliance, budget utilization, and long-term sustainability
  • Manage paid search accounts with a focus on conversion metrics and performance outcomes
  • Prioritize deliverables and maintain organized workflows to meet agreed-upon timelines
  • Develop and present performance reports with narrative-driven insights and strategic recommendations
  • Use visualizations and benchmarks to contextualize results for nonprofit stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SEO, Analytics, CRO) and external stakeholders as needed
  • Attend internal meetings (e.g., monthly office hours, client strategy sessions) when relevant to project scopes
  • Troubleshoot tracking infrastructure and import conversion goals using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
  • Provide recommendations for improving tracking fidelity and aligning KPIs with client goals
  • Serve as the agency’s Paid Search Domain lead, directly managing high-priority, complex accounts while providing technical oversight for a team of paid search specialists.
  • Support internal marketing and sales teams with case studies, content ideation, and webinar presentations as requested
  • Provide day‑to‑day people leadership, including guiding career development, hosting regular 1:1s, approving PTO, overtime, and expenses, and offering ongoing coaching and mentorship to support team growth and performance.

Requirements

  • 8+ years managing Google Ads and Google Ad Grant Campaigns, and PMAX and Microsoft Ads.
  • Ad Grant Familiarity: Experience with Google Ad Grants or nonprofit fundraising campaigns is a major plus.
  • Agency Experience: Comfortable managing 30+ client accounts and switching contexts quickly.
  • Budget Sensitivity: Understands how to drive results with small budgets—not reliant on high spend to succeed.
  • Reporting & Storytelling: Skilled at building client-facing reports that highlight impact and guide strategy.
  • Technical Proficiency: At least proficient in Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
  • Communication: Fluent or advanced-level English, with clear written and verbal skills.

Preferred

  • Ad Grant Familiarity: Experience with Google Ad Grants or nonprofit fundraising campaigns is a major plus.
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Community Boost is a digital marketing agency that exists to empower social ventures changing the world. In 2022, the Community Boost team will directly serve over 400 nonprofits and generate over $40 million in online donations. Trusted by the Equal Justice Initiative, Cancer Research Institute, charity:water, KIVA and many other great causes, Community Boost has been committed to helping the social sector scale online revenue and impact since 2012.Community Boost’s passionate culture was built on the foundation of purpose. We are always looking for new nonprofit clients to partner and collaborate with so reach out to us today at CommunityBoost.org.Community Boost also founded the Nonprofit Marketing Summit, the world’s largest nonprofit conference that runs twice a year and attracts over 20,000 registrations per event. You can register for free at: NonprofitMarketingSummit.org

Founded in 2012
San Diego, California, USA
61 employees (29 in marketing)
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96% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.9%
Direct
51.8%
Referral
6.3%
Social
7.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~61

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
22 (36% of company)