San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for managing the start to finish process of developing and executing consumer-facing and trade-related advertising and marketing materials. This position reports to the Director of Creative Services.

The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for receiving new project requests, completing discovery and establishing project scope, creating comprehensive project timelines and tracking work in progress. Additionally, this position will be responsible for Airtable feature updates, maintenance and user training.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Creates and maintains open and collaborative lines of communication with all requestor's organization wide and Marketing team members to ensure total awareness of all project statuses
• Manages projects from inception to final deliverables and asset archiving
• Oversees project timelines to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within scope
• Manages project workflow and communication with internal graphic designers, cross-functional teams, external advertising agencies, and promotional item vendors
• Manages implementation and development of the organization's project management platform (Airtable), including assigning timetables for completion, assigning team members to execute work, fully leveraging platform advanced functionality, maintaining budgeted licenses, and training users.
• Participates in tri-weekly production meetings to manage timelines and develop resolutions, ensuring on-time delivery and effective cross collaboration between Marketing and all Zoo and Safari Park requestors and stakeholders.
• Participates in evaluating/anticipating project needs and proactively addresses any potential challenges or roadblocks
• Assists in archiving project digital assets

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management role at a creative agency, advertising agency, graphic design firm, or related business
• Professional experience working with marketing, digital marketing, public relations, or advertising agencies.
• Experience in comprehensive advertising campaigns including key art development, copy writing, digital and print production, trade shows, photoshoots, and asset management.
• Proficiency in Airtable project management software program, MS Office administrative software programs, and Adobe Creative Suite design programs
  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong project managements skills including the ability to effectively prioritize and manage all stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of creative conceptualization process and vision.
• Must be able to relate to understand, and support the needs of creative team members.
• Extremely organized, detailed oriented, pro-active, and results driven.
• Strategic, critical thinker and creative problem solver with big picture in mind.
• Natural history, wildlife conservation, zoology, or biology background is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, positive outlook, can-do personality.
• Can thrive under pressure in fast-paced, deadline driven, and constantly changing environment with evolving project needs.
• Can calmly navigate thru many personalities and individual priorities and appear as the voice of reason throughout project.
• Clearly communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
• Has a strong understanding of business acumen and creative vision to execute strategic marketing plans succinctly and accurately.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Salary Full-Time Exempt Position
• Salary Range: $86,200 - $95,320

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

• 1455 Frazee Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA