National MS Society
Manager, Regional Marketing & Communications (Southwest)
National MS Society, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Manager, Regional Marketing & Communications (Southwest)
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The Manager, Regional Marketing & Communications is responsible for implementing regional marketing and communications initiatives that support the National MS Society’s mission, revenue generation, and community engagement goals within a defined geographic area. Reporting to the Director, Regional Marketing & Communications, this role translates national strategy into effective, localized campaigns across owned (digital, events) and earned (news media) channels. The position serves as the marketing lead for the assigned region, collaborating with local staff and cross‑functional teams to execute campaigns, promote events, manage media relations, and ensure consistent messaging aligned with the Society’s priorities. Main Responsibilities
Lead the planning and implementation of regionally‑tailored integrated marketing communication (IMC) plans that include omnichannel (digital, social, email, PR) dissemination tactics and align with strategic guidance provided by the Director. Partner with Development and Program teams to support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and mission‑driven storytelling efforts. Support the local tailoring of national messaging and content to ensure resonance with regional audiences. Oversee the production of regional marketing and communication materials, ensuring all content reflects the organization’s voice, branding, and messaging guidelines. Provide guidance and support to regional chapters in maintaining brand compliance and consistency. Manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. Provide the Director with project updates, performance reports, and recommendations based on campaign results and local insights. Ensure all work aligns with broader functional objectives, KPIs, and timelines as defined by the Director. Serve as the point of contact for regional media outreach, securing earned media coverage and managing local press opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets, community partners, sponsors, and event stakeholders to expand the Society’s regional presence. Support promotion of key events and campaigns through grassroots outreach, media, and partnerships. Regularly monitor campaign and project performance using established KPIs and provide timely reports to the Director that highlight outcomes, insights, and recommendations for optimization. Identify and communicate challenges and opportunities that arise during implementation to help inform and enhance future planning. Collaborate with staff across departments—including Development, Programs, and National Marketing—to ensure integrated campaign delivery and constituent engagement. Coordinate with regional vendors, volunteers, or freelance contributors as needed to support campaign planning and implementation. Support the coordination of MarComm “Office Hour” meetings and facilitation of training, as needed. Qualifications
5+ years in a management or related role. Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration. Ability to analyze data, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information and ideas to stakeholders at all levels. Flexibility to respond to changes in the industry and environment. Location Requirement
This is a
Region‑based
role supporting our
Southwest
Region, requiring up to
25%
travel for events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings. While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate
must reside within the region
the position supports (or have plans to relocate) to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility. Preferred Southwest states are: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Compensation & Benefits
The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is
$70,000‑$80,000 . Final offers will be based on the candidate’s geographic location, career experience, and may vary from this range. You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with Society match, commuter benefits, comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage), Spring Health membership for free therapy and professional coaching, and additional voluntary benefits. Career Development
We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths – whether you’re growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey. Application Instructions
We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. If you wish to include a
cover letter
with your application, please attach it along with your
resume
and any other documents required to the
Resume/CV document upload section
at the bottom of the
My Experience
page. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. EEO Statement
The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.
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Join to apply for the Manager, Regional Marketing & Communications (Southwest) role at National MS Society Job Summary
The Manager, Regional Marketing & Communications is responsible for implementing regional marketing and communications initiatives that support the National MS Society’s mission, revenue generation, and community engagement goals within a defined geographic area. Reporting to the Director, Regional Marketing & Communications, this role translates national strategy into effective, localized campaigns across owned (digital, events) and earned (news media) channels. The position serves as the marketing lead for the assigned region, collaborating with local staff and cross‑functional teams to execute campaigns, promote events, manage media relations, and ensure consistent messaging aligned with the Society’s priorities. Main Responsibilities
Lead the planning and implementation of regionally‑tailored integrated marketing communication (IMC) plans that include omnichannel (digital, social, email, PR) dissemination tactics and align with strategic guidance provided by the Director. Partner with Development and Program teams to support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and mission‑driven storytelling efforts. Support the local tailoring of national messaging and content to ensure resonance with regional audiences. Oversee the production of regional marketing and communication materials, ensuring all content reflects the organization’s voice, branding, and messaging guidelines. Provide guidance and support to regional chapters in maintaining brand compliance and consistency. Manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. Provide the Director with project updates, performance reports, and recommendations based on campaign results and local insights. Ensure all work aligns with broader functional objectives, KPIs, and timelines as defined by the Director. Serve as the point of contact for regional media outreach, securing earned media coverage and managing local press opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets, community partners, sponsors, and event stakeholders to expand the Society’s regional presence. Support promotion of key events and campaigns through grassroots outreach, media, and partnerships. Regularly monitor campaign and project performance using established KPIs and provide timely reports to the Director that highlight outcomes, insights, and recommendations for optimization. Identify and communicate challenges and opportunities that arise during implementation to help inform and enhance future planning. Collaborate with staff across departments—including Development, Programs, and National Marketing—to ensure integrated campaign delivery and constituent engagement. Coordinate with regional vendors, volunteers, or freelance contributors as needed to support campaign planning and implementation. Support the coordination of MarComm “Office Hour” meetings and facilitation of training, as needed. Qualifications
5+ years in a management or related role. Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration. Ability to analyze data, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information and ideas to stakeholders at all levels. Flexibility to respond to changes in the industry and environment. Location Requirement
This is a
Region‑based
role supporting our
Southwest
Region, requiring up to
25%
travel for events, training, regional meetings, and organizational gatherings. While the role offers flexibility in work location, to be considered a candidate
must reside within the region
the position supports (or have plans to relocate) to ensure strong local engagement and accessibility. Preferred Southwest states are: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Compensation & Benefits
The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is
$70,000‑$80,000 . Final offers will be based on the candidate’s geographic location, career experience, and may vary from this range. You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with Society match, commuter benefits, comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage), Spring Health membership for free therapy and professional coaching, and additional voluntary benefits. Career Development
We’re committed to supporting the growth of every employee through a structured and transparent approach to career development. We use Talent Portraits to define clear expectations, development opportunities, and advancement paths – whether you’re growing as a people leader or deepening your expertise as an individual contributor. Each role is thoughtfully placed within one of these pathways (Leadership or Partner) to help you understand how it fits into our broader organization and your potential career journey. Application Instructions
We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. If you wish to include a
cover letter
with your application, please attach it along with your
resume
and any other documents required to the
Resume/CV document upload section
at the bottom of the
My Experience
page. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. EEO Statement
The National MS Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.
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