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Senior Director-Marketing/Communications

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Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

Provides leadership in marketing, communications, branding, strategic planning and developing innovative strategies to drive engagement and position the YMCA as a “charity of choice" throughout the Greater Houston area.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops and implements annual marketing plans designed to promote engagement in YMCA initiatives through membership, programs and financial development.
  • Supervises a team of Marketing Directors and Managers.
  • Responsible for elevating and aligning Cause-driven messaging into year-round marketing campaigns.
  • Coordinate efforts with Association Advancement Team to create and implement annual development marketing/communication plans, to ensure members, donors and the community understand and support the mission of the Y.
  • Provides support in prioritizing marketing initiatives and triaging requests from internal partners and clients.
  • Develop communications strategies designed to inform and engage center volunteers with Association-wide, Cause-drive initiatives.
  • Manages multiple projects to promote programs and events that support Social Responsibility initiatives.
  • Provides support for Association and center-focused events.
  • Assists with developing organizational digital marketing and social media strategies.
  • Conduct trainings in marketing and communications. Educates, motivates and provides feedback to individuals related to best practices.
  • Acts a liaison for the marketing team in support of various national and local sponsorship opportunities and agreements.
  • Compiles and assesses ROI and results for marketing efforts and communicates results to the appropriate groups; uses data strategically to refine future marketing efforts.
  • Acts as a brand ambassador to protect the YMCA image and reputation, and to ensure the Y brand is consistently applied in every marketing and communications tactic.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Eight or more years of progressive professional experience with a background in marketing other related field; supervisory experience required.
  • Experience with formal marketing planning; demonstrated understanding of the value of marketing analytics and their role in developing strategy.
  • Experience engaging with customers across multiple channels; demonstrated best-in-class use of both traditional and new media, including a use of emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated creativity and the ability to conceptualize and design marketing/communications materials in print, electronic, and online media environments.
  • Experience managing print production and overseeing direct mail projects
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong team player; comfortable working cross function
  • Ability to think conceptually with strong analytical skills and comfort handling multiple demands to achieve organizational objectives.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

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: 
Sep 27 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 27 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit