Senior Manager, Digital Marketing

At the National Inventors Hall of Fame ® (NIHF), we’re always growing, innovating and building inspiring experiences. Each one of us is empowered to do meaningful work that sparks creativity in communities across the country. Want to be a part of something monumental? Explore new opportunities to join our dynamic nonprofit. Position: Senior Manager, Digital Marketing Location: North Canton, OH Remote Status: Hybrid Job Id: 624 # of Openings: 1 The Senior Manager of Digital Marketing leads the digital marketing strategy across B2C, B2B, Fundraising, and Events, ensuring a cohesive, data‑driven approach that supports brand awareness, customer acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth. This role provides strategic oversight across all digital tactics, while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and proven people leadership. Position Responsibilities: Team Leadership Lead, guide, and mentor a team of six (five direct reports and one indirect) across paid media, SEO, website management, email, social media, and PR Own digital marketing budgets and forecasts Ensure timely and effective execution of initiatives Review and approve team deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and performance goals Maintain team process documentation, workflows, and operational best practices Manage administrative responsibilities, including timecards, PTO, budget approvals, and reconciliations Develop and evolve digital marketing strategies with a focus on customer acquisition, engagement, brand awareness, and revenue growth Guide SEO strategy to adapt to changes in the search landscape, including evolving user behavior and AI‑driven search experiences Provide strategic leadership for national and regional paid media initiatives across search, programmatic and paid social Provide email and lifecycle marketing strategy support to ensure alignment with business and engagement goals Ensure strong integration between PR and organic social strategies to amplify reach, visibility and engagement across channels Website Management Oversee the invent.org website, including page layouts and UX recommendations, to align with best practices and improve the user experience Manage website update requests across departments by coordinating with internal web support and external development partners Reporting and Analytics Own digital tracking and reporting by managing relationships with IT and external vendors Analyze digital performance across channels and present key insights, trends, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including education, sales, fundraising, events, IT, and reporting to ensure cohesive and effective digital support across the organization Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related field 8-10+ years of digital marketing experience with progressive responsibility across multiple audiences and objectives 4+ years of management experience Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems Supportive leadership style grounded in emotional intelligence, trust, and accountability, with the ability to balance high performance standards and organizational goals Proven experience collaborating across departments and managing stakeholders Strong analytical skills with a data‑driven, results‑oriented approach Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills Agile, test‑and‑learn mindset with comfort adapting to change Proven ability to manage and optimize large budgets Energetic, adaptable, and passionate about digital marketing and team leadership Hands‑on experience with platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Moz, Hootsuite, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or similar tools preferred Ability to regularly work in the office and attend in‑person meetings Ability to communicate effectively via email, chat, phone, and in‑person meetings Requires regular, reliable, and on‑time attendance Why Join the National Inventors Hall of Fame? Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy top‑tier medical, dental, vision, and insurance plans, along with flexible spending accounts to help pay for any out‑of‑pocket medical expenses. Company‑Paid Benefits: NIHF contributes 100% to provide life and disability coverages. Secure Your Future: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match and 100% vesting upon initial contribution, ensuring your financial stability and growth. Generous Time Off: Take advantage of paid time off, paid holidays, and a year‑end closure from December 24th through January 1st to recharge. Additional Support: Access Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Supplemental Income plans for extra peace of mind. Pet‑Friendly Perks: Protect your furry friends with our pet insurance plans. Stay Fit and Healthy: Utilize our on‑site workout facility to maintain your physical well‑being. Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy alternate workday scheduling and the option for hybrid remote work after 90 days, promoting a healthy work‑life balance. Thriving Work Environment : Be part of a great team environment with ample opportunities for growth and a culture that prioritizes professional development. Application Process Share your resume. Plan for a phone call so we can learn more about you, and you can learn more about us. Move the conversation along with a brief phone or video interview. Interview in‑person (or up to three interviews) at the NIHF headquarters to meet with hiring managers and other team members. Receive an offer letter and start the onboarding process. Working here gives us the opportunity to induct and collaborate with world‑changing innovators, recognize emerging inventors and inspire children to realize their potential through education programs including Camp Invention ®. And as you might expect, ingenuity is rewarded here. 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