Thrive Marketing Officer

Marketing Officer

Supervisor: Executive Director

Team: Development

Status: Full Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: On-site (Bozeman, Montana)

Salary: $55,000–$60,000, commensurate with experienceStart Date: January 2026

About Thrive

Thrive is a Bozeman-based nonprofit devoted to the belief that when families are strong, children succeed, and communities thrive. Our mission is to ensure all children have every opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community through programs that engage parents and empower children. Since 1986, Thrive has been a trusted partner to families, educators, donors, and community members throughout Gallatin Valley.

Position Summary

As Thrive’s Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role at the organization, leading marketing strategy and elevating awareness, engagement, and support for Thrive’s mission and all four of its programs. You’ll be a champion for our brand, ensuring consistency, creativity, and integrity across all touchpoints. This is an opportunity for an energetic, collaborative, and mission-driven marketing professional to shape Thrive’s voice in the community and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and lead Thrive’s comprehensive marketing strategy to engage and grow our diverse audiences, including families, donors, schools, community partners, and volunteers
• Evaluate and identify new marketing and outreach opportunities, with an eye for innovation
• Develop an efficient system that will enable staff to assist in marketing efforts (create graphics, QR codes, registration links, etc)
• Develop a sustainable stewardship system both automated and for use by Development team
• Brand Management
• Oversee consistent branding and messaging across all materials and channels, digital, print, social media, events, and annual reports,working collaboratively with in-house design staff
• Spearhead content development that highlights Thrive’s innovation and impact, including newsletters, feature articles for area publications, email campaigns, and program spotlights
• Create and maintain a library of brand-consistent slide decks and print materials (fact sheets, white papers, sponsorship opportunities) for use with donors and business partners, and for use in public presentations
• Digital Marketing & Engagement
• Lead planning and execution of engaging social media and email marketing campaigns to build awareness, grow participation, and celebrate Thrive’s impact
• Manage online marketing efforts, including website content updates, SEO, and digital advertising
• Track participation data and analyze results to adjust strategies and maximize reach and impact
• Relationship-Building & Outreach
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to extend Thrive’s reach and visibility
• Identify and address gaps in marketing presence, forging new connections throughout the Gallatin Valley and beyond
• Workflow & Asset Management
• Manage marketing workflows to ensure effective delivery of all campaigns and materials
• Update and organize marketing assets to reflect Thrive’s evolving programs and brand
• Delegate appropriate tasks to administrative assistant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of nonprofit fundraising and/or marketing experience, including proven success in digital channels
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling content for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in marketing and CRM software
• Strong project and time-management skills, with a collaborative spirit and attention to detail
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in fundraising and digital marketing
• Alignment with Thrive’s mission, values, and commitment to inclusion, family empowerment, and community partnership
• Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Give Butter a plus

Application

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 samples of marketing work including one with a strong writing focus to: Virginia Hanson, Executive Director at or 407 S. Ferguson, Bozeman, MT 59718.

Thrive is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person