Position Title

Manager, Marketing & Communications

Position Type

Full-time (Exempt)

Reporting to

Director, Marketing

Position Summary

The Manager of Marketing & Communications will focus on leading, supporting, and executing a variety of marketing and strategic initiatives across the organization. This individual will be responsible for managing several projects simultaneously and managing details for a variety of timely projects to achieve organizational goals. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this individual is a member of the Marketing & Communications department.

It is important for this manager to have previous experience working on both digital and print projects, as well as being comfortable with the development and execution of campaign plans. It is a requirement for this individual to have experience with management of competing timelines, managing, and implementing feedback on projects, communicating with the right team(s) internally and externally, managing project success, as well as experience with thinking strategically about how to achieve goals established by the department.

TMF will accept applications from anywhere in the continental United States but there is a preference for candidates who live in the eastern or central time zones. There is also a preference for candidates who live near a TMF office.

About Travis Manion Foundation

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1stLt Travis Manion was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position is a strong project manager and communicator who can ensure information is shared with appropriate team members on both the Marketing & Communications team as well as cross-departmentally. Ideally, this team member is a well-rounded marketing/communications practitioner with experience working on a variety of projects to include marketing campaign plans that drive volunteer recruitment, email marketing, marketing collateral, website management, partnership activations, public relations, and more.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and supports execution of marketing campaign plans.
• Manage details for a variety of digital and print projects, development of email campaigns, tracks campaigns toward the pre-established goals, assesses success of campaigns upon completion, etc.
• Strategically identifies opportunities for storytelling, brand amplification, and/or improved communications.
• Manages public relations campaigns and execution in local markets.
• Handles project management for external graphic design projects, like workbooks/program books, etc.  
• Ensures the website is updated for assigned campaigns and pages are created to align with campaign goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or previous military service) is preferred; minimum of 3 years’ work experience in marketing, PR or advertising in non-profit, agency, or corporate environment.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and customer service skills; must be self-reliant and initiative-driven, while still being an effective and collaborative team member.
• Experience reviewing graphic design and branding projects.
• Experience working with creative team members, to include copy writers and external graphic designers and design teams.
• Experience in PR writing, tactics, and execution is preferred.
• Familiarity with platforms such as G-Suite, Canva, Flickr, Dropbox, Salesforce, Pardot, and Classy is a plus.
• Excellent and persuasive communicator with exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills 
• Remains focused and efficient in the face of pressure, delivers results with timelines; not intimidated by complex tasks, challenging timelines, or a fast-paced work environment.
• Energetic, flexible, and proactive with dedication to the mission of Travis Manion Foundation and a passion for service and community development.
• Request to review references and/or letters of recommendation from previous roles or employers
• Must have their own car in working condition and a valid driver’s license. Proof of automobile insurance is required. TMF does reimburse for mileage when a personal vehicle is used for business travel.
• Military service and/or connected to the U.S. military is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

For the past seven years, Travis Manion Foundation has been recognized as a “Best Nonprofit to Work For” by the Nonprofit Times. TMF was also named a “Best Nonprofit Workplace” by the Best Companies Group in 2026.

The pay for this position is $70k and is based on the candidate’s work experience, skills, and abilities. TMF offers a benefits package, which includes medical and dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life and participation in our 401(k) program, to name a few. In addition, we have an attractive PTO policy along with holidays and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TMF is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, dignity and equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, age, genetic information, marital and partnership status, familial status, alienage or citizenship status, handicap, disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, consumer credit status, unemployment status, caregiver status, victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, military and veteran status and any other category protected by federal, state, city and local laws.

At TMF, one of our main priorities is to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for our leaders, staff, board, members and those we serve. Many of the greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment.

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter (with salary requirements) describing their background as it relates to the position description. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected. Submit all information via email to [email protected].

**No phone calls or faxes. Due to the volume of applications, TMF cannot notify applicants of the status of their applications unless an interview is requested.