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Manager, Communications & Public Relations Jobs in Louisville, KY at Goodwill Industries of Ky., Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Manager of Marketing Projects to join our growing dynamic team! The Manager of Marketing Projects is a member of the Marketing and Communications team responsible for the oversight and coordination of the workflow across marketing and communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and seamless collaboration. This role is a central point of communication between teams, responsible for managing resources efficiently, and ensuring marketing and communications deadlines and objectives are met. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while striving in a high-energy, fast paced environment, the Manager of Marketing Projects opportunity is for you.
Goodwill’s Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Project Management:
Plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion while adhering to timelines, budgets, and scope.
Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
Track progress and identify potential risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders.
Manage print production processes, placing orders and reorders of marketing collateral, signage, business cards, etc.
Traffic Management:
Act as the central hub for assigning and routing tasks to appropriate team members.
Prioritize and manage the flow of work to ensure teams meet deadlines efficiently.
Monitor team capacity and workloads, reallocating resources as needed to avoid bottlenecks.
Maintain a detailed overview of all active and upcoming projects to ensure seamless scheduling.
Collaboration and Communication:
Serve as a liaison between creative, marketing, development, and client teams.
Facilitate regular team meetings, including kick-offs, updates, and post-project reviews.
Maintain clear and open communication with all stakeholders to manage expectations and resolve issues promptly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must have a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in marketing project management or in an agency traffic department.
Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
Must have proven experience in project management, traffic management, or a similar role in creative agencies or marketing teams.
Must possess versatility, discretion and good interpersonal skills with ability to work with a variety of diverse people.
Must have proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Airtable, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, or similar platforms.
Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork and manage stakeholders.
Must have a detail-oriented approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Understanding of creative workflows, timelines, and team dynamics (designers, developers, marketers).
Must have reliable transportation to and from work, proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license in the state of residence, and an acceptable driving record.
Benefits:
403(b) Plan
Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Title: Manager, Communications & Public Relations
Company: Goodwill Industries of Ky., Inc.
Location: Louisville, KY
