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Marketing Project Manager

Help The Persecuted, Marietta, GA, United States


Help The Persecuted is an international ministry with a mission to Rescue, Restore, and Rebuild the lives of Persecuted Christians living in places hostile to the Gospel. Indigenous Field Ministry Team members, located in many countries, enable the ministry to address the practical and spiritual needs of persecuted believers, and to share the Gospel with others. The ministry’s vision is to see the persecuted Church endure, flourish, and multiply in hostile places.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Marketing Project Manager ensures Help The Persecuted’s marketing initiatives are executed effectively and with consistency. You will take ideas, campaigns, and priorities and translate them into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables. From there, you will oversee execution through to completion across a network of staff, contractors, and vendors, helping ensure that each piece of work is aligned and moving forward.

You will play a key role in maintaining momentum across all marketing efforts. This includes keeping projects on track, bringing clarity when direction is needed, coordinating the right people at the right time, and ensuring deadlines are met.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and a high level of ownership. You will help create structure, provide follow-through, and ensure that projects move forward smoothly from start to finish.

Key responsibilities of the Marketing Project Manager include but are not limited to:

Project & Execution Management

Translate marketing strategies into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables

Manage day-to-day execution across campaigns, content, direct mail, digital, and events

Ensure all projects are completed on time and aligned with strategic priorities

Proactively identify potential project risks (resource shortages, missed deadlines, scope creep, etc.) and develop mitigation plans for review by marketing leadership

Maintain a centralized view of all active marketing initiatives

Manage relationships with external partners (writers, designers, videographers, agencies, direct mail vendors, etc.)

Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure quality of deliverables

Serve as the primary point of contact for all marketing contractors

Ensure alignment across all contributors and channels

Budget & Administrative Oversight

Track marketing expenses and project budgets

Manage invoices and ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time

Coordinate with leadership on budget allocation and reporting

Prepare regular reports on project status, on-time delivery rate, and budget variance to present to the leadership team

Brand & Quality Control

Proofread final marketing materials for spelling, grammar, and factual accuracy, ensuring final files strictly adhere to brand voice and messaging guidelines

Enforce brand standards across all channels and contributors

Make light edits or adjustments to copy when needed for clarity and alignment

Escalate larger messaging or positioning questions to marketing leadership

Process & Systems Management

Build and maintain efficient workflows for marketing execution

Organize project management systems (e.g., Monday.com or similar)

Identify bottlenecks and improve processes for better efficiency and output

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with field teams to gather stories, updates, and impact reports, ensuring a consistent flow of content for marketing and donor communications

Coordinate timelines and deliverables with development, field team, events, and leadership teams

Additional Responsibilities

Assist the development team with fundraising events

Provide administrative support to the development team

Perform other tasks associated with donor engagement, as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be in agreement with HTP’s Statement of Faith

5‑8 years of experience in marketing, project management, or a related field

Experience supporting a senior marketing leader (CMO or equivalent)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Experience working with contractors, agencies, or distributed teams

Strong organizational and operational mindset

Ability to move from strategy to execution with clarity and discipline

Strong attention to detail, especially in reviewing content and brand alignment

Familiarity with marketing channels such as email, content, social, and direct mail

Preferred Experience

Experience in nonprofit or ministry environments

Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, or ClickUp

Familiarity with marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar tools

Experience coordinating direct mail campaigns or working with print vendors

Success Profile
This role is ideal for someone who:

Thrives on execution and getting things done

Enjoys organizing complexity and bringing order to moving parts

Is detail‑oriented and takes ownership of outcomes

Can manage people and projects without needing to be the strategist

Is comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, contractor‑heavy environment

Desired Characteristics of Applicants
When Help The Persecuted reviews applicants for an open position, we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of HTP and fully utilizing the spiritual gifts and talents as individuals.

Christian. We believe that to contribute to our mission it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant Christian faith.

Called. Work at HTP is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee should sense the call of God on his or her life work within the ministry.

Competent. In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.

Committed. Because of HTP’s high standards and its belief in good stewardship, it is essential that all employees manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a hybrid role based in Marietta, GA

Team members are expected to work in the office 3 days per week

Up to 2 days per week may be worked remotely

Compensation and Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution (following one year in the plan)

Paid medical and dental; optional vision available

Paid vacation, holiday and sick time

Help The Persecuted (HTP) is both an equal–opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise‑qualified individual. The status of HTP as an equal–opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day‑to‑day operations.

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