Marketing Communications Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Brand & Communications

Department: Marketing

FLSA Category: Non-exempt, Hourly

Average Hours per Week: 40 (open to part-time & hybrid schedule)

Summary

The Marketing Communications Manager serves as the operational backbone of the institution’s marketing and communications functions, ensuring high-quality execution of creative deliverables across the institution and its centers. This role manages workflows, timelines, capacity, and the coordination of people and resources to keep campaigns moving forward and on track, working within an established institutional strategy, and in close partnership with the VP of Brand & Communications.

Essential Functions

The Marketing Communications Manager is responsible to:

• Manage day-to-day marketing and creative projects from intake to delivery; managing timelines, prioritizing requests, calendar, resource allocation, quality control, and ensuring smooth workflow across teams
• Serve as the production hub for TAC, CTE, and Grad Program marketing and support coordinated integrated marketing efforts across departments
• Develop, document, and refine workflows, templates, processes, and briefing systems, and shared content calendars and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, clarity, and communication across teams
• Oversee production of website content, email campaigns, social media assets, print materials, and event collateral
• Coordinate the work of designers, writers, videographers, photographers, and external contractors
• Provide copywriting, social media management, and other creative deliverables as needed
• Translate project requests into actionable briefs and manage communication from initiation through delivery
• Provide responsive customer service to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Brand & Communications Executive on yearly and quarterly strategies and provide timely updates on project status, capacity, challenges, and workflow needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field of study is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years as a marketing professional, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity
• Resonance with the mission, vision, and ethos of The Seattle School, the Allender Center, and the Center for Transforming Engagement
• Deep knowledge of best practices, trends, and developments in digital marketing, promotions/sales, and public relations; email marketing, digital ads, social media, mobile, online analytic tools
• Working knowledge of content, design, and campaign deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Skilled at building and refining checklists, templates, and workflows
• Experience in budget preparation and administration helpful
• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills required
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Integrity and high standards of professional conduct required
• Proficiency with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and social media channels
• Familiarity with CRM systems, project management systems (specifically Asana), and WordPress

Compensation & Benefits

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology provides competitive total compensation package aligned with the nonprofit market. The pay range for this position is $31.25 – $33.65 per hour. The total compensation package also includes generous paid time off, healthcare, retirement benefits, a bus pass subsidy, tuition waiver benefits, and a flexible, supportive environment. The schedule is negotiable, and work can be completed in a hybrid model of remote and on campus office hours. We’re open to reduced hours or fully remote (limited states) for the right candidate.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your completed resume, cover letter, and Employment Application (Statement of Faith included) to jobs@theseattleschool.edu. The application will remain open until filled, with preference given to applications received by Monday, January 5, 2026.

About the Employer

Established in 1997, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an interdisciplinary graduate school committed to training people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. We enact our mission through our various training programs in our graduate school, Allender Center, and Center for Transforming Engagement. Employees at The Seattle School strive to hold the capacity to see relationally and to allow room for the complexity and nuance needed as the global body of Christ

Federal employment non-discrimination rules preserve the freedom of faith-based organizations to hire according to faith. State and local employment civil rights laws include a similar exemption for faith-based organizations such as The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.