Experiential Marketing Manager

Location : Alexandria, VA

Position Type : Full-time, Grant-funded (3 years)

Summary Description

The Experiential Marketing Manager is responsible for the successful execution of Catholic Charities USA’s National Storytelling Initiative, including a nationwide mobile exhibit and local engagement events. This individual will manage coordination across internal teams, external partners, and Catholic Charities agencies to ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget over the course of this three-year, grant-funded initiative.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and strategic project lead who brings a high level of organization, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving to a fast-paced and mission-driven environment and initiative. This individual will monitor project timelines and deliverables, identify potential risks and opportunities, and provide consistent updates to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and timelines to guide the execution of the mobile storytelling exhibit and related marketing efforts.

Coordinate closely with the mobile experiential firm on planning, logistics, production, and execution of the traveling exhibit.

Oversee all aspects of the 180+ city tour over 2.5 years, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and event planning with local Catholic Charities agencies.

Ensure fiscal accountability, working in partnership with finance and grants management teams to track spending and maintain compliance.

Assign and manage tasks across internal and external teams, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.

Lead the collection and analysis of data and feedback from exhibit attendees, volunteers, and local partners to measure impact and inform ongoing strategy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient in use of project management tools and software.

Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Familiarity with digital media campaigns, live event production, and nonprofit marketing.

Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-year projects with diverse stakeholders and complex logistics.

Experience in mission-driven or faith-based organizations preferred; knowledge of Christian service and volunteerism is a strong plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, problem-solve under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, program coordination, or event management, ideally within the nonprofit, media, or experiential marketing sectors.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus.

This position is based in Alexandria, VA, and will require periodic nationwide travel.

CCUSA provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, military service or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CCUSA complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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