Marketing & Communications Project Director

at  YMCA

We are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Marketing & Communications Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of marketing projects, ensuring they align with our organizational goals and meet quality standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organization skills, a tactical mindset, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about marketing and have a proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to completion. The ability to oversee multiple projects at one time is critical to this position.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Qualifications

• Project Planning: Works with YMCA leadership and marketing agency to develop comprehensive project plans, objectives, timelines, and resources needed for specific projects.
• Project Coordination: Manage the end-to-end process of delivering marketing materials from initial concept to final execution, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope.
• Team Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for YMCA staff, gathering requirements, providing updates, and addressing any concerns throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with internal teams to gather project-critical content and information in a timely manner and work with marketing agency to produce these deliverables while meeting specific timelines for deliverables.
• Collaboration with Agency: Work closely with marketing agency to communicate project goals, provide all necessary content resources, and facilitate feedback.
• Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and align with strategic objectives.
• Quality Control: Review materials to ensure they meet branding guidelines and project specifications before final approval.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including briefs, timelines, feedback, and final deliverables.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance and gather feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and enhance future project processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Three-plus years of experience in project management, preferably in a marketing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible in working with a diverse and expansive group of internal staff and projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Three-plus years of experience in project management, preferably in a marketing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible in working with a diverse and expansive group of internal staff and projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail