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Digital Communications Manager

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Joliet, IL, USA
Full-time

Responsible for championing the Association’s digital engagement initiatives through the daily management of the Y’s social media, Web and e-mail marketing efforts ensuring accurate and timely communication with members, donors and community stakeholders. Produces original digital content across a variety of platforms to tell the Y story and articulate the voice and vision of the Association. Also has a supporting role in the planning, editing and writing of marketing communications materials.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work with the Vice President of Marketing and Communications to develop and execute strategic digital engagement campaigns, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and coordination across all new and existing platforms, including the website, email and social media tactics across the Association.
  • Create and design compelling, relevant and timely website and blog content, ensuring user experience is fresh and interactive at all times. Respond to member and community inquiries obtained via digital media sources in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Plan and implement relevant and strategic e-mail content for members, donors and community stakeholders.
  • Plan and implement relevant and timely social media tactics across a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices and offer counsel on how to acquire new fans, followers and influencers.
  • Produce original promotional videos, photographs and Y stories to share across a variety of digital platforms, including the Y’s website, www.jolietymca.org, and social media outlets.
  • Contribute copy that is consistent and an accurate reflection of the Y’s brand for a variety of marketing materials, including press releases, promotional brochures and advertisements.
  • Demonstrate strong proofreading skills and an understanding of AP style.
  • Serve as an advocate and expert on YMCA graphic standards, adherence and applications.
  • Assist with marketing efforts associated with the Y’s special events, as needed.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2-3 years experience preferred.  The preferred candidate will have had previous internship experience.
  • Proficient in standard MS Office business software. 
  • Familiarity and proven success utilizing social media outlets for marketing purposes required.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of projects, work independently, multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, precise, persuasive and promotional communications.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 13 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit