Great Parks is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Marketing Project Manager to support our award-winning Marketing & Brand Strategy (MBS) division.
As a member of this high-performing and agile team, you’ll manage daily marketing operations, lead cross-divisional projects, and help ensure campaigns and initiatives run smoothly, on time, and aligned with organizational priorities. In this role, you’ll be the day-to-day “air traffic controller” for the MBS team; overseeing inbound requests, developing project plans and workflows, tracking deliverables, and maintaining clear and professional communication across various stakeholders. You’ll translate complex challenges into organized and concise solutions, keeping our team moving efficiently and effectively while contributing to a positive working environment.
At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.
The successful candidate will perform below responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary project manager for MBS initiatives and cross-division projects requiring marketing or communications support.
- Oversee inbound requests for marketing, communications, and creative support; assess needs and assign tasks appropriately.
- Develop and manage a variety of project and communication plans, timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
- Lead project meetings, prepare agendas, document action items, and track follow-up tasks.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders to ensure visibility of progress and next steps.
- Support the chief of marketing and brand strategy in collaborating with the MBS team to develop an annual marketing campaign calendar, inclusive of deadlines and budgetary needs.
- Partners with outside vendors in the planning and execution of media buys to ensure that required assets are delivered, manage campaign timelines, and campaign budgets. Oversees media placement and evaluates results.
- Monitor task statuses, deadlines, and resource needs using project management software, and conduct regular check-ins with staff, contractors, and vendors to identify and resolve any barriers.
- Build, maintain, and optimize project management systems, tools, and processes to support team efficiency within the Microsoft Suite, including Planner.
- Organize and maintain digital files, creative assets, and campaign materials for easy team access.
- Prepare and consolidate metrics, reports, and project documentation. Develop and distribute campaign briefs to align contributors on goals, target audiences, channels, and deliverables.
- Review advertising performance and provide summaries or recommendations based on performance.
- Support the development of metrics reports to evaluate campaign and departmental performance.
- Responsible for ad hoc project management for marketing and cross-divisional projects to support internal teams and organizational advancement.
- Support the chief of marketing & brand strategy in budget planning, forecasting, and strategic allocation of resources. Supports the attainment of required financial documentation from vendors and support the overall contract development and renewal process.
- Ensures alignment between marketing timing, organizational priorities, and messaging strategies.
- Track project-related expenses and collaborate with leadership on financial considerations.
- Support the Guest Relations team in resolving concerns or complaints related to MBS projects and external communications.
- Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks’ policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
- Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.
- Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance, and works outside of normal schedule as required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualification:
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications or business from an accredited university is required and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a marketing or communications role, with at least 3 of which in a project management role.
- Experience in project management, including using project management solutions and tools.
- Experience in developing marketing/advertising campaigns — from early planning to overseeing execution on time and within budget.
- Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
License of Certification Requirements:
- State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets Great Parks’ current carrier guidelines. Project management certificate, such as PMP, CAPM, CSM or PMI-ACP for example is preferred.
We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, 11 holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.
Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.