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Coordinator of Marketing

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Damariscotta, ME, USA
Full-time

Seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Marketing Coordinator to join our Central Lincoln County and Boothbay Region YMCA teams.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of all marketing strategies, marketing communications and public relations activities, both external and internal at the Central Lincoln County and Boothbay Region YMCAs. Focuses on both the YMCA’s clients and donors, understanding the distinction between the two principal audiences of the organization.

At the Central Lincoln County YMCA, our cause defines us. We know that lasting personal and social change occurs when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

 Within the YMCA organizations, this position has primary working relationships with the senior management team, development staff, and program staff at both the Central Lincoln County and Boothbay Region YMCAs. Outside the organizations, the position coordinates, primarily, with the media, chamber and printing companies.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create promotional materials for assigned marketing and communication initiatives to include but not restricted to, program guides, summer camp guide, social media, banners, email communications, annual reports and impact statements, banners and other print, online and creative materials.
  • Serve as a Y brand advocate and work with Y USA to implement brand strategies in all communications
  • Develop and implement a shared marketing an public relations plan to increase awareness of YMCA impact on the community.
  • Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining content services that support marketing engagement strategy across all digital channels – web, social media, mobile, electronic newsletters, etc.
  • Collect and promotes stories of Y impact
  • Maintain productive relationships with the media and community stakeholders
  • Assist with creating, planning and promoting special events
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications, and public relations activities.
  • Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.
  • Experience overseeing design and production of print and electronic materials.
  • Computer and Internet literacy in word processing, social media, website, and page layout.
  • Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the not-for-profit or association sector.
  • Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
  • YMCA Branding experience desired
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Jul 18 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit