Marketing Manager

The City of Blue Ash Recreation Department is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative professional to serve as Marketing Manager. This full‑time position reports directly to the General Manager of Programs and Events and plays a key role in shaping communication, promotion, and community engagement efforts across Recreation programs, facilities, parks, and special events.

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing year‑round marketing strategies that support Recreation operations, community programming, and citywide events while working closely with Recreation staff, the City Communications Office, and other City departments to ensure consistent messaging, strong community awareness, and high‑quality promotional materials across all platforms.

As a key member of the Programming and Events team and part of the Recreation Department’s core full‑time leadership staff, this position is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and supervisory skills while contributing positively to the department’s collaborative and team‑oriented culture.

Benefits

paid, on‑site training;

contributions into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (Pension);

option to enroll in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as additional retirement savings;

potential for paid overtime or compensatory time‑off;

free membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discounts for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, and Sandtrap Grill;

comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits;

voluntary benefits of additional Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage and a College Savings Plan.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement marketing plans and promotional efforts for all Recreation programs, events, parks, and facilities

Manage and maintain Parks and Recreation web pages, event listings, and online calendars

Collaborate with the City Communications Office to ensure consistent branding and messaging

Assist with development of promotional materials including all Recreation signage, brochures, flyers, and digital content

Manage Recreation social media platforms, including content calendars, promotional campaigns, and audience engagement

Serve as an active member of the Programs and Event Team, including occasional night and weekend events. Assist in managing contracts and negotiations for Recreation events.

Serve as primary point of contact for Red, White and Blue Ash performers and agents, coordinating entertainment contracts, promotional needs, and event‑related communications

Coordination of Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and providing event planning support to all military or veteran‑focused events. Manage applications for and communication with Memorial Day parade units.

Serve as City liaison to the Blue Ash Veterans Committee, including attending three meetings per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Recreation Administration, Public Relations, or related field preferred

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, recreation, or related field

Strong communication skills and an ability to work with all City departments

Strong writing, editing, organizational, and visual communication skills

Website editing and digital communication experience

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365

Strong understanding of social media marketing, content scheduling, and audience engagement

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail

Positive attitude and strong customer service mindset

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move or travel to various work locations, remain in a stationary position, and move weights up to 30 pounds. In addition, the ability to work in a cold/hot environment with proper protection for sustained periods and the ability to perform moderate physical actions while training and working may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.

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