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Marketing and Communications Manager
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
About Multifamily NW
Founded in 1993, Multifamily NW is the leading trade association serving rental housing professionals across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our members represent more than 300,000 rental homes, and we support them through advocacy, education, industry-leading rental forms, networking, and professional development.
Position Summary
Multifamily NW is seeking a strategic and creative Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our marketing, communications, and advocacy messaging. This role develops integrated marketing campaigns supporting membership growth, education, events, sponsorships, and government affairs while ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging communications across all channels.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Marketing & Brand
- Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans.
- Maintain brand standards and messaging across all platforms.
- Ensure consistent voice and positioning.
Content & Communications
- Write and edit email campaigns, newsletters, website content, social media, print materials, and reports.
- Serve as lead editor for organizational communications.
- Support internal communications for staff, committees, and board leadership.
Advocacy Communications
- Draft legislative alerts, press releases, policy updates, and action alerts with the Government Affairs department.
- Prepare correspondence for elected officials and government agencies.
- Support messaging around legislative sessions, regulatory changes, and advocacy campaigns.
Events & Membership
- Plan marketing campaigns for conferences, education programs, networking events, and fundraisers.
- Promote membership recruitment and retention initiatives.
- Develop sponsor recognition materials and post-event content.
Digital Marketing & Analytics
- Manage website content, email marketing, and social media.
- Track campaign performance and recommend improvements using data and analytics.
Collaboration
- Partner with staff across advocacy, education, events, sponsorship, membership, and operations to deliver coordinated communications.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4–7 years of marketing and communications experience.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience with email marketing platforms, website content management, and social media.
Preferred
- Association, nonprofit, or advocacy experience.
- Government affairs or public policy communications.
- Experience using analytics to measure campaign performance.
Benefits
- Multifamily NW offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution
- Professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work environment
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Why Join Us?
At Multifamily NW, you'll help shape the voice of one of the region's leading trade associations while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to advancing the rental housing industry. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through strategic communications, advocacy, education, and member engagement.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Two or three writing or marketing samples
Send application materials to hiring@multifamilynw.org with the subject line Marketing and Communications Manager.