We are looking for a new team member who is passionate about the YMCA. New Position! Trail Blazer! You will partner with the CEO daily!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Marketing & Communications Director at the Piedmont Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. This position also builds the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact through development and implementation of effective marketing and communications strategies.
- Develops annual operating goals, objectives and plans for the marketing and communications area. Monitors the achievement of this plan, taking appropriate action to ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
- Develops, produces and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with membership and marketing plans.
- Establishes contacts with media representatives and writes and submits press releases when appropriate. Maintains updated files of YMCA’s media relations (both press and electronic).
- Develops, monitors and administers assigned annual budget and maintains a positive fiscal position.
- Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders, such as service groups, community organizations or companies, to support programs or projects.
- Makes presentations about the YMCA.
- Provides and maintains related statistics and reports.
- Educates staff, volunteers, and members about the charitable nature of the Y; leads assigned aspects of the fundraising campaign.
- May plan and coordinate special events and assists with other duties as assigned.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Previous professional experience in membership, marketing and/or sales preferred.
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
- Must have strong interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00