Job details
Salary $35,568 a year
Full job description
Storytelling is a powerful tool to communicate information, influence opinions..Seeking an individual to help the y increase awareness..Job description
The ymca of metropolitan dallas’ marketing and communications department is looking for an individual who is innovative, a fast learner, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyThis person will support the marketing and communications department in a cross-functional capacity serving the ymca of metropolitan dallas association staff and communitiesThey will collaborate and work with staff of varying degrees and levels.
Benefits & incentives
Free individual or family membership
Discounts on y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more!
Flexibility in work schedule during the week with approval of supervisor
Eligible to enroll in a 403(b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment
Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service
Training and leadership development opportunities
Remote work opportunities
12% retirement paid by the ymca upon meeting eligibility requirements
Paid professional development & organization membership opportunities
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Employee referral awards of $50 and up
Qualifications
Skillsets desired
Strong communications skills (written, verbal, recording and presentation skills)
Proficiency in microsoft office suite (word, powerpoint, excel, etc.
Content creation, social media posts & ads
Creative abilities using adobe creative cloud, photoshop, indesign, canva, etc.
Proficiency in adobe premier, audition a plus
Website editing using a cms such as drupal, wordpress, etc.
Email marketing (constant contact or similar)
Bilingual abilities are a plus (write and/or speak proficiently)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; master’s degree a plus.
Desired experience
Prefer 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in marketing or communications
Experience managing marketing calendar
Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
Innovative and forward-thinking
Self-starter, ability to learn and adopt new concepts/trainings to current role
A natural curiosity to learn about the y and stories from members, volunteers, staff and the community that need to be told
Exceptional customer service and professional office etiquette is a must.
Marcom team environment
The marketing & communications team is a dynamic, hard-working, creative, and fun group of marketing professionals that is passionate about the mission of the y and the impact it makes with members, program participants, donors, volunteers, guests, staff, and the communityEach person has a strong work ethic, is a team player and steps up to lead various initiatives and projectsThe team is well-regarded locally and nationallyThe team is diverse in backgrounds, thoughts, and perspectives, has a balanced energy and approach to problem solvingEach person has the ability to work independently and cross-functionallyIt meets regularly once per week and as needed based on the needs of the team and organizationThe marcom prides itself in having fun and the ability to laugh while working to meet very tight deadlinesNew team members must be detailed oriented, well-organized, highly productive and can adapt to change.
Project management/consultative
Ability to maintain relationships with branch staff and consult with team members
Manage & organize multiple requests from a variety of staff including branches and departments
Represent association on consultative projects and questions from all areas within the y movement
Relationships to be maintained
Develop and maintain strong relations with association, branch staff and volunteers as well as participate in ymca training, meetings, conferences as approved by supervisor.
Essential functions
Storytelling is a powerful tool to communicate information, influence opinions and build brand trustThe ymca of metropolitan dallas is seeking a uniquely talented individual to help the y increase its brand awareness of through storytelling and digital communicationsThis person will write, edit, create and curate content including stories, blog posts/news articles, videos, social media and graphics to be distributed to members, program participants, volunteers, staff and the north texas communityThis person will need to engage a variety of diverse audiences with content that will foster values of the y and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionThis role will also collaborate with the entire marketing & communications team on events (virtual and in-person), local and national initiatives such as ymca day of giving, annual celebration, father of the year, dallas ymca turkey trot and moreThe desired result will be an increase in awareness, engagement, and participation of ymca audiences across channels.
Under the direction of the digital communications manager, the digital communications specialist/storyteller will:
Develop stories with writing, photography, video and more to communicate the impact of the y to our external audiences
Help manage social media accounts for the association and branches
Write engaging articles about y activities, events, members to be used in email news communications for the association and all branches.
Provide event support for the association and branch events where necessary.
Be a content curator for digital and traditional communications and media
Perform other duties based on the needs of the organization
