The Role
Manage MarCom project intake and delivery for Development and Mission teams; advise on communications best practices; write and edit copy; develop content; contribute to marketing plans; track channel metrics and improve processes to meet organizational goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Marketing Manager is an organized, resourceful professional who is a natural relationship manager and detail-oriented from kickoff to final delivery. A successful candidate is a collaborative partner, a strong communicator and writer, quick to learn new tools and skills, and is both a team player and a strong individual contributor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Marketing Manager is an organized, resourceful professional who is a natural relationship manager and detail-oriented from kickoff to final delivery. A successful candidate is a collaborative partner, a strong communicator and writer, quick to learn new tools and skills, and is both a team player and a strong individual contributor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the MarCom liaison for Development and Mission teams maintaining regular touchpoints to understand goals, identify needs, and manage delivery of requests from intake through completion.
- Manage and prioritize incoming project requests, tracking timelines and keeping work on schedule.
- Advise internal partners on communications best practices and processes, brand consistency, and channel strategy serving as a resource.
- Maintain working knowledge of MarCom's full channel mix, editorial calendar, and planning cycles to guide other teams on timing and approach.
- Gather, develop, and deliver content on behalf of partner departments including stories, program updates, and supporting materials needed for newsletters, emails, and campaigns.
- Help write and edit copy for emails, event promotions, newsletters, and campaign materials — audience-appropriate and aligned with brand voice and organizational messaging.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve content and processes to improve constituents’ experience and serve the needs of internal partners.
- Contribute to marketing and communications plans that support departmental objectives and align with organizational strategy.
- Monitor channel metrics to assess performance and surface insights that inform future planning.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, with demonstrated growth in responsibility over time.
- Experience and familiarity working with nonprofit organizations is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines — organized, reliable, and calm under pressure.
- Strong writing and editing skills across a range of formats.
- Skilled relationship-builder who can work effectively across departments, earning trust with colleagues at all levels.
- Resourceful and self-directed — able to identify what's needed, figure out how to get it, and move forward without waiting to be told.
- Working knowledge of marketing channels including email, web, and social — and how they work together in a communications plan.
- Comfort with technology and content management systems specifically for routine website updates; experience with email platforms and basic analytics tools preferred.
The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $56,753 - $68,031 annually.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
- Strong writing and editing skills across a range of formats
- Skilled relationship-builder able to work effectively across departments
- Resourceful and self-directed; able to identify needs and act independently
- Working knowledge of marketing channels including email, web, and social
- Comfort with technology and content management systems for routine website updates
- Experience with email platforms and basic analytics tools
- Experience with nonprofit organizations
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What We Do
Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.



