Marketing Coordinator

at  YMCA

Come join our fun and growing Y Association!
Job Description
Under the direction of the Marketing & Communications Director, the Marketing Coordinator will help perform a variety of specialized tasks to provide support to the marketing efforts of the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Google Analytics
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Strong writing skills are required and sample must be provided if selected for in-person interviews.
• Advanced videography and editing skills
• Previous experience in marketing or communications is required
• An effective communicator, in all forms.
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadline

Essential Functions
· Provides graphic design support for flyers, posters, program guides, social media and other related content. This includes training staff members and ensuring that all marketing materials are brand-compliant.
· Maintains and manages all social media platforms under the YMCA VBR umbrella. This includes creating content, scheduling posts across branches, maintaining a content calendar, providing feedback and assistance with branch social media posts, providing customer service, engaging followers, reporting and analytics.
· Utilize strong writing skills to create copy for various mediums.
· Coordinates and schedules email content (monthly newsletters, email campaigns, etc.)
· Leads videography initiatives, including editing.
· Provides support in updating, proofreading, fact-checking and editing website copy.
· Assists Development team with fundraising efforts.
· Helps develop marketing campaigns and strategies across branches.
· Maintains a relationship with promotional vendors.
· Assists in ensuring all branches are up-to-date with brand compliant information, signage, etc.
· Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with local media.
· Other duties as assigned.
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org

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