Special Olympics Northern California's mission is to create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Manager’s primary responsibility is to own and manage a very large and critical project for the organization.  This project requires significant research & planning, a brand audit and identity exercise, development of SONC’s creative campaign, and execution of go-to market strategies.  The Marketing Manager is also responsible for supporting other strategic  initiatives within the department.

Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Partner with the Head of Marketing to craft and execute SONC’s strategic master Marketing plan. 
• Establish goals and objectives for the long-term project, ensuring accountability across all internal and external partners & stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret data to drive long-term strategy, define SONC’s brand identity, and inspire a creative framework for the brand campaign.
• Create and deploy the branding campaign via off-channel media; to the SONC community (as part of a retention strategy) and to external audiences (as part of a growth strategy). 
• Conduct market research and provide recommendations to the Head of Marketing regarding cutting-edge marketing strategies.
• In partnership with the Channel Marketing Manager, oversee relationships with market research partners.
• Manage existing relationship with pro-bono design firm; identify, develop, and manage relationship with a pro-bono creative agency to roll-out the campaign across various channels, including, but not limited to:  TV, radio, print, social media, email, digital, sponsorship, etc.
• Seek out and develop relationships with media buying agencies to execute off-channel media campaigns that promote the brand.
• Map out campaign marketing strategies, working within the budget and resource constraints as/ if they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in marketing or closely related field.
• Demonstrated  experience managing large projects within budgetary constraints, and an ability to “think outside the box” to gain resources and move the project forward.
• Exemplary time-management skills to manage numerous time-sensitive project tasks simultaneously.
• Must be intermediate level with project management software.
• Knowledge and understanding of sponsorship marketing and sales; expertise in revenue generation.
• A confidence and comfort in working with C-level stakeholders (both internally & externally). 
• Proven leadership experience; able to coach and mentor staff as appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate clearly with various departments, including but not limited to:  Graphic design, public relations and advertising, external  vendors, contractors, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to represent SONC to the public, during media events & product launches, product demonstrations and other marketing events.
• Strong experience and skills with planning and forecasting budgets.

We offer an inclusive, casual work environment.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, sick and personal days, federal holidays, and a paid winter break.

Special Olympics Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities; please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview process. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds.