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Strategic Marketing Director

YMCA

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Director
66k-66k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Strategic Marketing Director at YMCA of the North provides strategic oversight and leadership for the development and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, brand standards, and budget constraints. The role involves collaborating with organizational leaders, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging data analytics to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth within a nonprofit, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the development, evolution, and execution of integrated marketing plans across programs, services, and products, delivering brand awareness, engagement, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leaders to align business line marketing strategies and campaigns with broader organizational objectives and brand positioning.
  • Design, implement, and optimize integrated marketing campaigns, managing all phases from concept to post-launch analysis.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of marketing campaigns and projects, defining scope, goals, resources, and timelines, and coordinating cross-functional teams including outside vendors and agencies.
  • Provide leadership and support to project teams through regular meetings, progress discussions, and issue resolution to ensure project alignment and momentum.
  • Monitor project processes, report to stakeholders, and implement necessary changes to achieve project outputs and deliverables.
  • Manage brand consistency and integrity across all channels, ensuring adherence to brand standards and guidelines.
  • Establish and manage program-specific marketing budgets, including forecasting and reallocating funds as necessary.
  • Analyze and report on campaign performance, providing data-driven insights to inform strategic adjustments.
  • Leverage data analytics and market research to inform marketing strategies and creative development.
  • Mentor Marketing Project Coordinator or interns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of marketing experience with demonstrated leadership.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams and organizational leaders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply brand strategy and guidelines effectively.
  • Experience managing and allocating budgets within financial constraints.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in marketing, communication, promotions, or related field.
  • Knowledge of membership-based and non-profit organizations.
  • Experience marketing to diverse audiences.
  • Experience within a matrix organization.
  • Bi/multilingual abilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary of $66,000, with consideration of background and experience.
  • A wide range of benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

Working at YMCA

The YMCA of the North is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively working to eliminate disparities and promote a multicultural, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive environment. The organization values caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and strives to reflect the demographics of the communities it serves through ongoing review and development of inclusive policies and practices.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 29, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary66k-66k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceDirector

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About YMCA

Website

ymca.org

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Industry

Child and Youth Services

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