Under the direction of the CDO, the Marketing / Communications Director is responsible for the successful development, implementation and maintenance of a communications strategy and media relations plan to further the YMCA Mission. The Marketing / Communications Director will serve as a member of the Leadership Team for the YMCA of Frederick County association and will be integral in strategic planning and development.
Areas of Responsibility:
Staff Development:
- He / she must research, make suggestions and attend with approval of supervisor the latest Marketing / Communications trainings and conferences to assure state of the art resources are being utilized for the association.
- Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. Provides development and leadership to them.
- Develop performance standards for all direct reports and monitors them throughout the year to ensure success.
Core Dept Areas of Responsibility:
- Serves as in house graphic designer collaborating with all internal departments by writing, designing, and producing all marketing, communications and collateral materials.
- Serves as brand manager for the association.
- Coordinate, write and design all YMCA advertisements, fliers, brochures, program books, signage etc.
- Maintain and update association’s website as well as related social media platforms.
- Must maintain a healthy relationship with key departments meeting with them regularly and provide them the needed guidance and support for their programs through marketing and communication efforts.
- Coordinate all photography for the association.
Financial Development:
- Assist with financial development activities of the association.
- Oversee and support various YMCA special events.
Budget Management:
- Develop, manage and review departmental budgets related to Marketing/Communications and maintains a positive fiscal position.
Facility Management:
- Ensure management and quality of the Marketing / Communication equipment.
Strategic Planning:
- Responsible for areas of the strategic planning of the association designated for Marketing / Communications and assists in other areas in the plan where Marketing / Communications are needed.
- Serve as directed on association task forces or committees.
Administration:
- Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
- Gather data and reports as required for assigned areas.
- Responsible for all administrative paperwork and records for program reporting.
- Help Develop, design and produce the YMCA annual Report.
Risk Management:
- Making sure YMCA policies and procedures are adhered to both by self and within areas of responsibility.
Program Team:
- Interact professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, and other individuals within the community, always being mindful of the YMCA’s mission, vision and values.
- Serve effectively as a team leader/contributor on all assignments.
- Serve as Manager on Duty (CDLOD) as scheduled.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of five years of staff management experience.
- Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our community.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00
How to Apply:
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 10 2019
Active Until:
Dec 10 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit