Marketing & Communications Project Manager

Job Title : Marketing & Communications Project Manager

Reports To : Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Status : Full-time; Exempt

Salary : $75,000

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?

Who We Are :

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do :

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County!

Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive planner who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment. You're the kind of person who keeps teams moving, details tracked, and deadlines met-without losing sight of the creative vision. You understand how to translate ideas into actionable project plans, and you're equally comfortable talking timelines with leadership and file specs with videographers. You take pride in clear communication, thoughtful coordination, and ensuring every deliverable is on-brand, on-budget, and on-time.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers :

• Paid vacation & sick time
• Health Benefits
• 403(b) retirement
• Pet insurance
• Lifecraft
• Upward mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Role Overview :

The Marketing & Communications Project Manager owns the execution and delivery of creative projects across the Marketing & Communications department - including video, photography, and collateral production. This role maintains the master MarComms project calendar, coordinates internal stakeholders and external contractors, manages scopes and invoicing, facilitates cross-departmental meetings, and ensures that all projects meet Woodcraft Rangers' quality and brand standards.

This position plays an integral role in the MarComms team, collaborating with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Camp Marketing Director, Director of Brand Creative, and Marketing & Communications Manager, while coordinating with a Strategy Coordinator as needed. The Project Manager also partners closely with internal departments such as Programs, Development, and Operations to ensure seamless campaign execution and timely content delivery.

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Qualifications :

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Physical Demands :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions :

Work Environment :

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects :

Status : Full-time; Exempt

Salary : $75,000 annually

Hours of Operation : Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm. Hybrid schedule with periodic in-person production days (shoots, vendor meetings) at Downtown LA and West Covina offices. Some early mornings / late evenings are possible during shoots or event windows. Occasional travel to production locations as required.

Location : Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office)

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.