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Wounded Warrior Project

Marketing Specialist - Business Development

Boston, MA

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

But if you're the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

  • A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work from home)
  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
  • Competitive pay and performance incentives
  • A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment

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The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Marketing Specialist - Business Development coordinates and executes marketing campaigns and initiatives for WWP peer-to-peer fundraising events driving awareness, acquisition, and fundraising among WWP supporters, donors, and corporate partners.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in the implementation of established marketing plans in support of peer-to-peer fundraising business objectives, working collaboratively with the Senior Marketing Specialist and a cross-functional integrated team.
  • Advance peer-to-peer fundraising marketing strategies by coordinating and executing acquisition and engagement marketing campaigns alongside agency partners, delivering tactics on time to ensure that project results are in line with corporate expectations.
  • Support the creative/content development process and manage timelines for assigned marketing plans and campaigns, e.g., messaging, print collateral, website/app content, email communications, multimedia assets, digital ads, radio, and TV.
  • Monitor active marketing campaigns and measure the effectiveness of activities. As needed, develop recommendations to optimize results.
  • Coordinate with selected agencies/vendors to ensure campaigns are executed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Perform print and data proofing and provide feedback and/or approval to vendors to execute campaigns.
  • Ensure compliance and consistency with WWP brand and sub-brands across marketing initiatives, e.g., messaging framework, visual assets, and key terminology.
  • Collaborate and manage relationships and establish rapport with stakeholders and external partners to ensure project success.
  • Stay up to date on peer-to-peer industry trends and ensure creative best practices are met across all marketing platforms.
  • Support, attend, or participate in WWP events, campaigns, and other initiatives as required.
  • Effectively communicate the WWP mission, vision, purpose, and values, and the importance of WWP donors, supporters, and partners in public forums, events, and public awareness/fundraising campaigns.
  • Provide general project support for the Marketing - Business Development team.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Strong editing and proofreading skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong project management skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and responsibility for work.
  • Problem solver, troubleshooter.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse personalities.
  • Demonstrated service delivery focus.
  • Good reasoning abilities with sound judgment.
  • Resourceful, well organized, dependable, and efficient.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
  • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

  • Four years of marketing experience.
  • Two years of experience executing omnichannel acquisition and engagement marketing campaigns.
  • Portfolio of past, successful marketing campaigns.

Preferences

  • One year of nonprofit experience focused on fundraising or on a non-traditional grassroots participatory event series.
  • One year of experience using project management software.

EDUCATION

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, marketing, communications, business, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, or experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

  • None

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • General office environment; temperature controlled.
  • Up to 10% travel.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, and Bereavement Leave.

For Colorado Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $60,211 - $90,316 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For San Diego or Sacramento, California and Washington State Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $65,945 - $98,918 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Los Angeles, California Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $68,812 - $103,219 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For New York Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $71,680 - $107,520 annual base salary, subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note:
Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento, CA, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City, KS, USA; Tacoma, WA, USA; Field, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Job ID: Wounded-R13583
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Leadership Training Program

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