Marketing and Development Manager

OVERVIEW

The mission of MHAOhio is to transform how people think about mental illness, make it easier to get help, and give people the support they need to get better and stay better. Our guiding principles include responsibility, respect, caring, expertise, trust, communication, and emotional health. We are committed to recruiting and continually cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Marketing and Development Manager is a highly organized, proactive project manager responsible for creating, managing and executing marketing and communications for MHAOhio programs while coordinating organization-wide marketing, communications, and development initiatives. This position collaborates with program staff, leadership, donors, volunteers, and community partners to keep priorities, timelines, and deliverables aligned.

SCHEDULE

Work hours are generally 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, flexible based upon work demands and in consultation with supervisor; full-time exempt position. Work setting can be hybrid to include time in office and remote or can be fully in office.

SUPERVISION

Reports to Marketing and Development Director

JOB DUTIES

*Project Management & Marketing Coordination*

• Serve as the primary marketing liaison to MHAOhio programs, collaborating with program leaders and staff to identify, prioritize, plan, and execute marketing and communications activities that support program goals, services, events, and outcomes.
• Lead multiple concurrent marketing, communications, development, and organizational projects from planning through completion, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting.
• Manage the marketing needs of multiple MHAOhio programs simultaneously, ensuring each program receives timely, strategic, and effective marketing support.
• Develop timelines, work plans, task lists, deliverables, and responsibilities; monitor progress and proactively address risks, delays, and competing priorities.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals and anticipate organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain project tools, systems, and processes that improve efficiency, communication, and accountability.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, consistency, and attention to detail across multiple projects.

Marketing & Communications Execution

• Design and produce program and agency marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, presentations, social media graphics, event collateral, digital advertisements, and other branded communications.
• Manage MHAOhio’s email newsletter, including content planning, design, writing, editing, approvals, scheduling, distribution, and Mailchimp analytics.
• Manage MHAOhio’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn channels, including content development, scheduling, engagement monitoring, and coordination with program leads.
• Manage website content to ensure it is accurate, current, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop audience-focused communications that support program goals and reflect the needs of those served.
• Maintain the communications plan, marketing calendar, and related materials while ensuring all marketing activities align with brand standards and organizational priorities.
• Monitor email and social media analytics and prepare reports as needed.

*Development*

• Support donor database management, mailing lists, and donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities.
• Lead planning and execution of the annual Holiday Magic event, including timelines, communications, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and follow-up.
• Assist with grant research and coordinate materials and information for funding opportunities.
• Research and identify prospective individual donors, corporate sponsors, and other funding opportunities.
• Maintain donor mailing lists and related communications and data.
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to gather stories, data, and materials supporting fundraising initiatives.

*Organizational & Administrative Support*

• Participate in agency events and support cross-department initiatives and special projects connected to marketing, communications, development, or organizational priorities.
• Maintain organized project documentation, calendars, files, and communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, internal processes, and cross-team communication.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned in consultation with the employee and supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Required:*

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• Minimum of three years of work experience in related field
• Able to build rapport and collaborate with a diverse group of people, evaluate information and data, and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Graphic design experience
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva graphic design software
• Demonstrated ability to write both short and long-form compelling copy for variety of audiences and purposes
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Passion for mental health and the ability to engage compassionately and respectfully with clients, public figures and community members who share their personal stories
• Valid Ohio driver’s license required within 30 days of hire

*Preferred:*

• Experience creating video content
• Non-profit and/or health background
• Knowledge of fundraising CRM software

Salary

$48,000-$55,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental and vision insurance policies starting 30 days after hire
• 100% employer-paid life insurance policy starting 6 months after start date Access to a 403B plan
• Mileage and phone reimbursement (where applicable)
• Agency-paid professional development (up to a certain amount)
• 24 days of PTO for vacation and illness (sick time can be used upon accrual, vacation time after 6 months of employment)
• 11 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; 5 paid mental health days
• Additional PTO for bereavement (5 days) and parental leave (9 weeks)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• How many years of professional marketing or communications experience do you have?
• This role requires independently managing multiple projects, program requests, stakeholders, and deadlines. Please enter the number (1–4) that best reflects your experience:

1. I primarily work on one project at a time. 2. I manage multiple projects when provided direction and priorities. 3. I independently manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines. 4. I regularly manage complex projects with competing stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.

* Which of the following areas have you directly managed or supported? Please enter all applicable numbers (for example: 1, 2, 4, 5).

1. Project management 2. Social media management 3. Email marketing/newsletters 4. Website content management 5. Graphic design and marketing materials 6. Fundraising/development 7. Event planning 8. None of the above

* Which marketing tools/platforms have you used professionally? Please enter all applicable numbers (for example: 1, 2, 4, 5).

1. Mailchimp or similar email platform 2. Canva 3. Adobe Creative Suite 4. WordPress or another CMS 5. Loomly or similar social media management/scheduling platforms 6. Google Analytics or similar analytics tools 7. Bloomerang or similar donor database/CRM 8. None of the above

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43215