Manager, Field Marketing and Communications

Position Summary:

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Managerof Field Marketing and Communications to provide tactical marketing and communications support across the West Territory.

This role is responsible for developing and executing a wide range of marketing and communications materials and strategies that enhance awareness, engagement, and participation across mission and fundraising priorities. The Manager plays a key role in content creation, media relations, digital channel management, and production of tools and templates to support local implementation and brand consistency across the territory.


The ideal candidate is a strong writer, digital communicator, and project manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.

This position supports marketing efforts for an Oregon-based grant initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce marketing and communications tools and templatesto support local staff and volunteers across the territory, ensuring consistent branding and messaging. This position will have responsibility for supporting key initiatives and activities in Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.
• Create and manage contentfor newsletters, email marketing, website updates, and social media channels that reflect the Association’s mission and drive engagement.
• Design and distribute internal communications materialsthat inform and connect staff and volunteers to key initiatives and priorities.
• Support the development of digital campaignsincluding copywriting, scheduling, posting, and monitoring performance across email, web, and social platforms.
• Assist with creative development and productionof promotional materials, collateral and advertising assets, leveraging national templates when possible.
• Maintain and update regional web pagesto ensure content accuracy, alignment with brand standards, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Provide logistical and creative supportfor regional storytelling, media outreach, and other communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with territory and national MarComm colleaguesto adapt and share content, best practices, and tools.
• Track and report on key digital metrics(email open rates, web traffic, social engagement) to inform future strategies.
• Recruit, coach, and collaborate with volunteer leadersto extend marketing and communications reach, serve as local ambassadors, and strengthen community engagement.
• Ensure all communications uphold the Association’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in marketing, communications, or related roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Creative storyteller with strong digital and visual communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission, values, and inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated success in content creation, digital marketing, and project coordination.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone, clarity, and brand alignment.
• Experience managing social media platforms and email marketing tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, or similar).
• Familiarity with web content management systems and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Title: Manager, Field Marketing & Communications

Position Location: Portland, OR

Full time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 306 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $70,000 – 85,000.

Reports To: Director, Field Marketing & Communications

Who We Are :

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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