Marketing Manager, Get Blue

About Water.org

1 in 4 people around the world lack access to safe water and 2 in 5 people don’t have access to a safe toilet. We are working every day to change this. We are Water.org. We’re here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective because we believe that water is the way to empower a bright future that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we pioneer market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis. For more than 30 years, we’ve been providing women hope, children health and families a bright future. 

Join Us! We are seeking a Marketing Manager to help lead and scale Get Blue!

About Get Blue

Water.org is launching Get Blue – a global movement to help bring safe water and sanitation to millions. It connects brands, creators, and consumers to turn everyday actions into impact.

Built to accelerate and amplify Water.org’s proven and scalable solution, Get Blue embeds giving into products and experiences—partnering with companies like Gap, Amazon, and Starbucks to help bring water home.

About the Role

As Marketing Manager, you will support the "what" and the "why" of the Get Blue campaign. You will partner directly with your counterpart, the Marketing Operations Manager (who owns the "how" and the execution), to form a powerhouse duo. Together, with the Head of Get Blue, you will manage creative agencies, direct cross-channel strategies, and build co-marketing campaigns with some of the world's largest brands.

This is a highly visible, strategic role for a marketer who understands how to tap into cultural moments, craft compelling stories, and build winning marketing campaigns with massive corporate partners.

  What You’ll do

Brand Strategy & Campaign Development

• Partner with the Head of Get Blue to define campaign strategy and creative direction, translating fundraising and awareness goals into clear, compelling briefs
• Lead the development of integrated, multi-channel campaigns across social, paid, PR, and creator platforms
• Bring a strong storytelling lens to all work, ensuring the human impact of water access remains central to campaign narratives

Integrated & Partner Marketing

• Lead marketing strategy for co-branded campaigns with major corporate partners, embedding giving into consumer experiences across retail, e-commerce, media, and digital channels
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans across social, influencer, paid media, and PR
• Identify opportunities to expand reach through partner activations and brand collaborations, and support partnership pitches with creative concepts and campaign frameworks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with internal teams to bring campaigns to market efficiently and effectively
• Collaborate with external agencies and partners to deliver high-quality creative and integrated media strategies
• Ensure alignment with broader marketing efforts to maintain brand consistency and maximize amplification

 Why Water.org? 

At Water.org, we’re dedicated to breaking barriers to safe water access for everyone, everywhere. When you join us, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to sustainability, diversity, and making a lasting impact. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to drive global change.

Learn more about working at Water.org

What Makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in marketing, communications, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in brand, integrated, or partner marketing, with a track record of launching multi-channel campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Experience developing and managing co-marketing campaigns with major corporate partners, including writing creative briefs and leading external agency relationships
• Strong storytelling, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to bring ideas to life for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

What Makes You Stand Out

• You’ve brought campaigns to life that connect brands directly with consumers in meaningful ways
• You understand how to integrate into real-world customer journeys (retail, digital, content, or product experiences)
• You’re both strategic and hands-on—comfortable shaping ideas and executing them
• You’re energized by the opportunity to use your marketing skills to drive real social impact

 Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel

 Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.

 Type and Estimated Length of Employment:  

Indefinite

Salary/Benefits

This position offers a base salary range of $105,000 -$120,000 . Base salary may be flexible based on skills, certifications, location and/or qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan up to 15%. This position offers full-time benefits inclusive of medical/dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement program, paid time off, paid holidays and more as well as periodic review for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.   

 Water.org is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military and veteran status, genetic information, and any other status protected by law.  We provide qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We strive to build and maintain a diverse team that will advance our mission and work and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.. Water.org participates in E-Verify.