Marketing Development Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

Competitive pay and performance incentives

A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and support the management of established marketing plans in support of major giving objectives, working collaboratively with the Marketing Manager and a cross-functional team of internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate and execute stewardship and fundraising marketing campaigns in partnership with agency partners, Communications, and Business Development teams to achieve stakeholder project objectives and fundraising goals.

• Support the creative and content development process and manage timelines for assigned marketing plans and campaigns, including messaging, print collateral, website content, email, direct mail communications, and multimedia assets.

• Monitor active cultivation and stewardship campaigns and marketing initiatives, measuring effectiveness and recommending optimizations as needed.

• Coordinate with agencies and vendors to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and on schedule.

• Perform print and data proofing and provide feedback and approvals as needed to support campaign execution.

• Ensure compliance and consistency with WWP brand standards, messaging frameworks, visual assets, and key terminology across marketing initiatives.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful project execution.

• Stay current on major donor, stewardship, and fundraising marketing trends, ensuring best practices are incorporated across marketing platforms.

• Support, attend, and participate in WWP events, campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, and other organizational activities as required.

• Effectively communicate WWP's mission, vision, purpose, and values, as well as the importance of donors, supporters, and partners, in public forums, events, and fundraising campaigns.

• Provide general project support for the Marketing - Business Development team.

• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Knowledge of donor engagement, fundraising communications, and relationship-based marketing principles.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively coordinate complex projects.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, agencies, and external partners.

• Ability to evaluate marketing performance and apply insights to optimize campaign effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions.

• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and assume responsibility for assigned work.

• Service-oriented mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

• Resourceful, organized, dependable, and efficient, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Four years of marketing experience.

• Two years of experience managing and executing omnichannel marketing campaigns and/or partner/client activations.

Preferences

• One year of nonprofit experience focused on fundraising or account management.

• One year of experience using project management software.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, marketing, communications, business, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferences

• None.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

• None.

Preferences

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment; temperature controlled.

• Sitting for extended periods.

• Up to 10% travel.

We recognize the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, Teammate Wellness Program, and Bereavement Leave.

For Colorado Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $60,211 - $75,264 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, and Washington State Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $65,945 - $82,432 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For Washington, D.C. Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $68,812 - $86,016 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

For New York, NY Applicants: The estimated hiring range for this position is between $71,680 - $89,600 annual base salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience, qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance incentive.

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Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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