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Marketing Director

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Torrington, CT, USA
Full-time

Leads all sales, marketing & public relations initiatives and Y brand compliance for the Association.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops marketing plans for each branch of the Associations and ensures implementation of all phases- corporate sales, fundraising events, promotional publications, member communication, public relations.
  • Leads Association efforts in digital communication through website & social media.
  • Creates art & graphics for promotional and educational publications and merchandise which comply with YMCA Branding standards. 
  • Directs public relation efforts generating awareness of Y programs and sustaining a positive image in the community.

Marketing:

  • Develops annual multi-branch marketing plan for Association.

Promotion:

  • Responsible for the creative development of all promotional materials and paid advertising.
  • Develops and manages Association's digital presence through Web and social media.

Corporate Partnerships:

  • Lead corporate partnership development program.

Public Relations:

  • Submits regular press releases to regions newspapers and publications.
  • Writes regular newsletters (electronic and print) for membership, volunteers, employees and donors.

Special Events:

  • Takes a lead in the development of special events including volunteer recruitment, sponsorship solicitation, promotion and management of events.

Market Research:

  • Provides for market research/member survey to assist program directors and CEO in making decisions regarding the quality of programs and services, and the effectiveness of promotions.

Graphic arts:

  • Creates art/graphics for publications and merchandise which comply with YMCA Branding standards.

Photography & Video:

  • Responsible for photographic documentation of all events & creates videos to support Y promotional efforts.

Volunteer Development:

  • Works with volunteer leadership as staff liaison to Marketing Committee and where assigned.
  • Contributes to the success potential of the branch and association wide programs and functions as requested by the CEO. 
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Graphic Arts or Business and have extensive experience in desktop publishing.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated skills & experience working with adults, member relations, sales & customer service management, marketing with good skills in writing and photography. 
  • Knowledge of the mission, goals and programs of the YMCA and ability to communicate the organization's purpose to the community effectively is critical.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,500.00 - $47,500.00

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: 
Mar 5 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit