Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Title

Marketing & Communications Manager

Senior Director, Events & Marketing

Full-time, exempt

Since 2003, the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) has served as the state's leading non-profit trade association for the multifamily housing industry. As an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA), we represent over 2,550 properties and 372,000 housing units across Washington. Our mission is to empower members through advocacy, education, and career development.

The Marketing & Communications Manager functions as a "department of one," blending strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will lead the strategy, branding, and production of all communications to elevate WMFHA’s brand and drive engagement across advocacy, education, and event programs.

• Strategy & Execution: Lead branding, planning, and evaluation for all advertising, PR, social media, and web content.
• Content Creation: Conceptualize and produce original assets, including social graphics, event signage, digital/print ads, and short-form video (Reels, Linked In).
• Digital Management: Oversee the WMFHA website and social media platforms; manage email campaigns via Mail Chimp to improve click rates and engagement.
• Collaboration: Serve as the staff liaison to the Marketing Committee and partner with all departments to drive revenue for key initiatives.
• Analytics & Budgeting: Take ownership of web analytics reporting and manage the marketing department budget.
• All other duties as assigned by the WMFHA senior management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience in marketing/communications.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Canva, and MS Office.
• Digital Savvy: Experience with mass-email tools (Mail Chimp), social media management (Hootsuite), and basic HTML.
• Core Competencies: Strong visual design skills, professional diplomacy, and the ability to manage complex workflows under tight deadlines.
• Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (DOE) + 8% annual bonus potential.
• Health: 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision for employees;
  Employer paid $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 50% company match (up to 5% of salary).
• Time Off: 15 days PTO, 2 personal days, 11 paid holidays, and paid closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Perks: $75/month cellphone stipend and IRS-rate mileage reimbursement.
• Hybrid & Flex
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  2 WFH / 3 in-office workdays.