Marketing & Communications Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Leadership Greater Washington (LGW) seeks a Marketing & Communications Manager to support its programs, events, and membership. LGW is a nonprofit established in 1986 with the mission to bring leaders together to make a positive community impact in the Washington Metropolitan region. It is a membership organization at its core, with 2,000 leaders from across the region’s business, public, and nonprofit sectors. To learn more, visit: www.lgwdc.org.

The Marketing & Communications Manager advances LGW’s visibility, engagement, and growth by developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that strengthen the brand and contribute to revenue generation. Reporting to the Director of Development & Engagement, this role manages communications across digital and print channels, creates compelling content, and works across the organization to ensure consistent, timely, and effective messaging.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, proactive communicator with a commitment to making a difference in the Greater Washington region. With a strong eye for design and visual storytelling, they will translate ideas into polished materials that elevate LGW’s brand across communications, digital platforms, and events. A flexible, quick learner who takes initiative and is eager to test new ideas, they will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to tell LGW’s story, engage members and alumni, and attract new audiences, partners, and resources.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Storytelling & Marketing Strategy

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans, tailored to target audiences, that advance LGW’s strategic priorities, brand awareness, membership engagement, program participation, and retention.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all communications and marketing materials, with careful attention to design, typography, and imagery.
• Create audience-specific campaigns and materials that communicate LGW’s value proposition and drive participation, giving, renewal, and earned revenue from events and programs.

Content Creation & Design

• Write, edit, and produce clear, engaging content for newsletters, email campaigns, website pages, blog posts, podcasts, event remarks, and other communications.
• Develop stories that highlight LGW members, partners, programs, and organizational impact.
• Produce polished, visually compelling materials, including presentations, event collateral, and digital graphics, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Manage communications calendars and coordinate messaging across departments to ensure content is timely, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide on-site communications and event support, including photography, building a strong image library for use across channels.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors, including designers, printers, and photographers.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Manage and update LGW’s website, ensuring content is accurate, current, accessible, and engaging.
• Plan, create, schedule, and publish social media content that increases engagement and highlights LGW’s work and community.
• Initiate email marketing and audience segmentation, including campaign setup, testing, deployment, and performance tracking.
• Monitor digital trends and recommend practical ways to strengthen LGW’s online presence and reach.
• Track and report on marketing and communications performance, using data and audience feedback to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Experience

• At least 3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital engagement, or a related field; nonprofit or membership-based organization experience is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, storytelling, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Experience managing websites, email marketing platforms, social media channels, and content calendars; experience with Drupal, EveryAction, and HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM or membership databases and the ability to use member data for targeting.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and the ability to use performance data to inform decisions.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to contributing to an organizational culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• A strong eye for design, with the ability to create or guide the development of polished, brand-aligned materials. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and photography experience are required; video and photo editing experience is a plus.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT & COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $70,000–$80,000. LGW offers health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, all federal holidays, expense reimbursement, and a matched-contribution retirement plan.

LGW’s full-time staff of six works closely with a 31-person Board of Directors. The position is primarily remote, with occasional days in the downtown DC office and in-person events and meetings throughout the Greater Washington region (approx. 3-8 per month). Some evening and weekend work may be required to support events and programs, with notice given well in advance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LGW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. It bases employment decisions on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

LGW is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research suggests that qualified women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. People of color, people of all genders, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply, as is anyone who believes they have the skills necessary to thrive in this role.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume to careers@lgwdc.org with “Marketing and Communications Manager” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For priority consideration, please apply by Friday, November 20, 2026.

LGW offers health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, all federal holidays, expense reimbursement, and a matched-contribution retirement plan.