Digital Marketing Specialist

Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in digital marketing, email marketing, communications, or related roles.

• Experience working with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.

• Experience building and deploying emails in an email marketing or marketing automation platform. Salesforce Account Engagement/Pardot preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with digital marketing best practices, including email QA, website content management, SEO fundamentals, and accessibility considerations.

• Working knowledge of Google Analytics or similar reporting tools.

• Strong written communication and copyediting skills for digital content.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

• Strong written communications skills for digital content and internal documentation.

Desired Qualifications (Optional)

• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge (email and web development).

• Experience working in nonprofit or community-centered organizations.

• Familiarity with project management or ticketing tools (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce Cases).

• Experience supporting multilingual digital communications workflows.