Growth.Talent
M

Digital Marketing Manager (Oakland)

MidPen Housing Corporation • Oakland, CA

Growth MarketingSemi-seniorOn-siteFull time$58K - $72K
Share
Non-profitSocial MediaContent MarketingOakland, CA$58K-$72KFull-time

The Challenge

MidPen serves 20,000 residents across 130+ affordable housing properties in Northern California. You'll own their digital presence and be the voice connecting their mission-driven work to communities that need it most.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current social channels, establish content calendar, and publish consistently across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn with branded guidelines

2

Analyze existing digital performance data and identify top-performing content types to inform strategy refinement

3

Train internal stakeholders on social best practices and establish approval workflows for faster content velocity

4

Launch one multi-channel digital campaign promoting MidPen's services or resident success stories

By 6 Months
1

Grow social media followers by 25-40% and increase engagement rate by measurable baseline improvements

2

Establish SEO baseline and implement WordPress optimization to improve organic search visibility for key service pages

3

Develop and execute quarterly content themes aligned with company events and seasonal campaigns

4

Build internal content contribution system where departments submit assets; reduce dependency on single creator

KPIs You'll Own

Social Media Engagement Rate

Track likes, comments, shares, and click-through rates across all platforms monthly to measure audience interaction quality.

Follower Growth Rate

Monitor net follower acquisition and retention across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn as primary growth indicator.

Website Traffic & Conversion

Track organic sessions, pages per session, bounce rate, and lead form submissions from digital channels.

Content Production Velocity

Measure posts per week across channels, production time per asset, and internal approval turnaround time.

Campaign Performance

Measure reach, impressions, click-through rate, and conversions for paid and organic campaign initiatives.

Tools & Stack

FacebookInstagramLinkedInWordPressGoogle AnalyticsSocial media management platform (Buffer, Meta Business Suite, or similar)Canva or design softwareEmail marketing tools

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified

Current Team

Marketing team composition not detailed; you'll collaborate with departments across organization

New role or backfill not specified

The Package

Salary

$58K-$72K base

Remote

On-site in Oakland, CA East Bay Office; travel between properties and events required

Benefits & Perks

Great Place to Work® certified employer (2025)
Mission-driven work in affordable housing and social equity
Collaborative culture working across 12 Northern California counties
Professional development in non-profit marketing
Health and wellness benefits (standard non-profit package)

Company Intelligence

MidPen Housing Corporation is a leading non-profit affordable housing developer serving Northern California since 1970. They manage 130+ properties housing 20,000 residents and coordinate robust onsite support programs focused on social, economic, and racial equity.

Founded

1970

Customers

20,000 residents across 130+ properties in 12 Northern California counties

Culture

Mission-driven, equity-focused, Great Place to Work certified

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You're fired up about non-profit mission and want your marketing to directly impact underserved communities
  • You excel at social media strategy and can produce quality content across multiple platforms without hand-holding
  • You're comfortable with WordPress and can analyze GA data to make informed strategic decisions
  • You thrive in collaborative environments where you partner across departments to unlock insights
  • You have a valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation for property/event travel
Won't Work If
  • You expect remote work or significant flexibility—this is on-site in Oakland with required property travel
  • You're a specialist who wants to focus on one channel; this role spans social, web, video, and events
  • You need advanced marketing tech stack (marketing automation, CRM integration); they're using WordPress and basic tools

Interview Process

1

Initial screening

Phone conversation about background, mission alignment, and digital marketing experience

2

Portfolio review

Share examples of social media campaigns, content you've created, and analytics you've tracked

3

In-person interview

Meet with marketing team and likely hiring manager to discuss strategy, tools, and cross-functional collaboration

4

References

Standard reference checks from previous marketing roles

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

Get alerts for growth marketing jobs

Weekly email. Unsubscribe in one click.

About Growth Marketing Roles

Growth marketers drive user acquisition, activation, and retention through data-driven experimentation. They sit at the intersection of product, data, and marketing — running A/B tests, building funnels, and scaling what works.

A/B testingFunnel optimizationSQL & analyticsPaid acquisitionProduct-led growth
Browse all Growth Marketingjobs →