Marketing Operations and Project Manager

Marketing Operations and Project Manager Posted by American Prairie Foundation on 02/12/2026 Job Basics Industry Sector: Outdoor Job Categories: Marketing & Digital Marketing Company Type: Conservation State: MT City: Bozeman Country: United States Required Experience: 3 - 5 years Business Phone: 4063802922 Job Type: Full Time Salary: $60,000-$72,000 Required to Relocate: Yes Required to Travel: No Employee May Telecommute: No Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles Job Description & Requirements TITLE: Marketing Operations and Project Manager DIVISION : External Relations REPORTS TO: Vice President of Marketing and Communications SUPERVISES: None LOCATION: Bozeman, MT FLSA STATUS : Exempt GROUP: Core HOURS: Full-time at 40 hours per week BENEFITS OFFERED: Paid Vacation Paid National Holidays Paid Sick Days Paid Volunteer Hours 401K with up to 3% employer match Medical Insurance with optional Flexible Savings or Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Account Short-term Disability Insurance Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, & Accident Insurance Work Role Provisions Reserve Lodging Perks Corporate Discounts Paid Sabbatical This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Employees are expected to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks and duties as needed. Job descriptions may change to meet the business needs of the organization. J OB PURPOSE: The Marketing Operations and Project Manager keeps marketing projects and initiatives running smoothly across the organization. This role helps manage workflows, coordinate across teams, and identify bottlenecks so campaigns and programs stay on track. It tracks progress, monitors timelines, and provides updates and insights to leadership, enabling the marketing team to focus on high-quality work that advances the organization’s conservation mission. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing processes, solving operational challenges, and helping teams work efficiently together. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 50% Project Coordination & Workflow Support Organize marketing communication projects to help ensure deliverables are on time, within scope, and on budget. Act as a central point of contact for marketing projects, helping anticipate needs, monitor timelines, and keep initiatives on track. Follow up with team members to address obstacles and provide support so campaigns run smoothly. Coordinate with freelancers, agency partners, and internal teams to keep meetings productive and projects moving forward. 20% Systems & Process Management Maintain and optimize project management tools (currently Wrike), ensuring tasks, timelines, and responsibilities are clear. Help develop and maintain an accessible marketing calendar that reflects all initiatives. Suggest improvements to existing processes and systems based on experience to streamline workflows. Assist in organizing meetings and developing step-by-step plans for project execution. 15% Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication Help teams across departments stay aligned and ensure marketing workflows run efficiently. Monitor deadlines and deliverables to prevent last-minute rushes and keep projects on track. Support internal and external stakeholders by providing clarity and ensuring everyone has what they need to complete their work. 10% Budget & Resource Tracking Track project spend against budgeted amounts and report any variations. Ensure resources are allocated appropriately within pre-set financial parameters. 5% Marketing Operations Support Plan, manage, and support marketing presence at local events as identified by leadership, including tabling logistics, materials preparation, and on-site coordination to ensure strong brand representation. 5% Reporting & Leadership Updates Provide leadership with progress updates, insights, and suggestions as needed to support department operations. Highlight potential risks or workflow challenges proactively. QUALIFICATIONS: Required 2-5+ years of experience in marketing operations, project coordination, or related roles. Strong organizational and workflow management skills. Experience using project management tools. Analytical mindset with the ability to track metrics, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functionally and facilitate alignment across multiple teams or divisions. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to escalate and present insights to leadership. Self-starter who can work independently wh