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Director, Marketing and Communication, Association YMCA Boise

Pay $71448.00 - $89315.00 / year

Employment type Other

Job Description

• Req#: 587524875

The Y is committed to strengthening communities. 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 have the Y experience. We strengthen the foundations of community by developing successful youth, engaging people in healthy living, and instilling a commitment to social responsibility.

The Marketing and Communication Director is responsible for planning, development, and implementation of all of the Association’s marketing strategies, communication processes, and public relations activities, both external and internal, in order to advance the Y’s mission. The Marketing and Communication Director oversees the development and implementation of support materials, brand management, and message in the area of marketing, communications, and public relations. Implements analysis and reporting on all marketing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and oversees marketing/communication strategies to meet strategic and operational priorities, working with all necessary leadership staff throughout the association.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, and coaching, scheduling and on-going development.
• Create and maintain a favorable public image for the YMCA by handling media relations and communicating programs, cause, and community benefit.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Director of Fund Development and Communications to release information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications.
• Develops, manages, and monitors Association’s Marketing and Communications budget in order to meet or exceed expectations.
• Develops, implements, and oversees foundational systems within the areas of Marketing and Communications, including but not limited to social media, facility and direct marketing, advertising, digital marketing, publicity, and internal communications.
• Provides guidance during creative process of conceptualization and creation of marketing and communications messages and designs, ensuring compliance to YMCA brand standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 3 or more years of full-time marketing and communications experience.
• Proven track record of effectively managing and motivating staff.
• Experience in social media platforms and CMS programs required.
• Design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning, time management, flexibility, organization, independent work, and presenting to individuals and groups.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.

Benefits:

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees.

Benefits include:
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.