Sales And Marketing Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia
Sales And Marketing Specialist jobs in District of Columbia center on the federal government corridor, nonprofit sector, and trade association ecosystem that defines the capital's economy, with demand for specialists in government affairs marketing, membership growth, and digital advocacy campaigns. Most hiring concentrates in Washington DC proper, where anchors like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and the American Red Cross maintain substantial operations and regularly seek sales and marketing talent. Roles range from entry-level account coordinators to senior strategic communications specialists. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Covista
Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Covista is seeking a Marketing Director to oversee all Marketing activities for Chamberlain University’s Post Licensure programs which include RNBSN, MSN, DNP, MSW, MPH & MPAS. This role is responsible for end-to-end marketing performance—including brand positioning, demand generation, conversion optimization, and enrollment support—with a clear focus on achieving new student enrollment targets.
This leader serves as the Post Licensure Marketing lead and thought partner to the Vice President of Chamberlain Marketing, overseeing the strategic development and execution for all marketing output. Success in this role is defined by collaboratively partnering in strategy and execution with Marketing, Enrollment, and leadership to deliver enrollment targets.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Direction
- Define and lead the Post Licensure marketing strategy aligned to enrollment and revenue goals
- Translate business objectives into clear, actionable and measurable marketing plans
- Communicate strategy and performance clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Drive accountability for results, ensuring agile delivery of Marketing output to achieve enrollment targets
Marketing Tactical Execution
- Lead execution of multi-channel marketing strategies across paid media, digital, CRM, and content
- Partner across Centers of Excellence (COEs) and internal teams to deliver campaigns at speed and scale
- Continuously optimize performance using data, insights, and audience signals
- Balance speed, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated environment
Creative & Content Direction
- Lead the development of creative briefs and provide clear, actionable and strategic feedback that elevates Marketing output in collaboration with the Chamberlain Brand Director and Creative / Agency teams.
- Bring consumer insights to bear to develop content that resonates with our target audience
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor and develop marketing talent, fostering a culture of Marketing excellence, accountability and collaboration.
- Partner closely with admissions, enrollment marketing, operations, finance and other institutional stakeholders to ensure alignment and impact.
- Contribute as a member of institutional and Covista-wide leadership committees as needed.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or marketing required, Master's Degree preferred.
- 10+ years experience in a marketing management position required.
- Proven experience overseeing a successful multi-channel marketing function required.
- Experience operating in a complex or matrix environment required.
- Background in education, healthcare or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- PC skills in Microsoft Office, internet applications, and various marketing programs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate Marketing strategic and tactical direction.
- Strong judgment across channels to maximize potential for success.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect Marketing decisions to business and enrollment outcomes.
- Comfort leveraging performance data and insights to inform Marketing strategy.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
- A record of strong organizational and project leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,171.61 and $181,034.70. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits
You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
About Covista
Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Covista is seeking a Marketing Director to oversee all Marketing activities for Chamberlain University’s Post Licensure programs which include RNBSN, MSN, DNP, MSW, MPH & MPAS. This role is responsible for end-to-end marketing performance—including brand positioning, demand generation, conversion optimization, and enrollment support—with a clear focus on achieving new student enrollment targets.
This leader serves as the Post Licensure Marketing lead and thought partner to the Vice President of Chamberlain Marketing, overseeing the strategic development and execution for all marketing output. Success in this role is defined by collaboratively partnering in strategy and execution with Marketing, Enrollment, and leadership to deliver enrollment targets.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Direction
- Define and lead the Post Licensure marketing strategy aligned to enrollment and revenue goals
- Translate business objectives into clear, actionable and measurable marketing plans
- Communicate strategy and performance clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Drive accountability for results, ensuring agile delivery of Marketing output to achieve enrollment targets
Marketing Tactical Execution
- Lead execution of multi-channel marketing strategies across paid media, digital, CRM, and content
- Partner across Centers of Excellence (COEs) and internal teams to deliver campaigns at speed and scale
- Continuously optimize performance using data, insights, and audience signals
- Balance speed, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated environment
Creative & Content Direction
- Lead the development of creative briefs and provide clear, actionable and strategic feedback that elevates Marketing output in collaboration with the Chamberlain Brand Director and Creative / Agency teams.
- Bring consumer insights to bear to develop content that resonates with our target audience
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor and develop marketing talent, fostering a culture of Marketing excellence, accountability and collaboration.
- Partner closely with admissions, enrollment marketing, operations, finance and other institutional stakeholders to ensure alignment and impact.
- Contribute as a member of institutional and Covista-wide leadership committees as needed.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or marketing required, Master's Degree preferred.
- 10+ years experience in a marketing management position required.
- Proven experience overseeing a successful multi-channel marketing function required.
- Experience operating in a complex or matrix environment required.
- Background in education, healthcare or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- PC skills in Microsoft Office, internet applications, and various marketing programs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate Marketing strategic and tactical direction.
- Strong judgment across channels to maximize potential for success.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect Marketing decisions to business and enrollment outcomes.
- Comfort leveraging performance data and insights to inform Marketing strategy.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
- A record of strong organizational and project leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,171.61 and $181,034.70. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits
You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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Who's Hiring
- ICF4
- Fors Marsh2F
- National Geographic2
- Accenture Federal Services2
- Paralyzed Veterans of America2
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services3
- Education2
- Technology & Software2
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales and marketing specialist jobs across District of Columbia.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot in B2B or B2G contexts
- Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public-sector or nonprofit stakeholder audiences
- Familiarity with federal procurement marketing, government contracting cycles, or policy-driven outreach
- Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and reporting dashboards to measure campaign performance
Sales And Marketing Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales and marketing specialist in District of Columbia?
Becoming a sales and marketing specialist in DC typically starts with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, as no District of Columbia-specific state license governs the role. Employers in the federal contracting and nonprofit sectors that dominate DC hiring often prioritize candidates who understand government audiences or policy environments. Certifications from recognized marketing bodies can strengthen a candidacy alongside a portfolio of campaigns or measurable results.
How much do sales and marketing specialists make in District of Columbia?
Sales and marketing specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of about $98,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,340 for the lowest 10% to over $176,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sales and marketing specialists in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia sales and marketing specialist roles are posted by ICF, Fors Marsh, and National Geographic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. DC's concentration of federal contractors, trade associations, and international nonprofits means openings frequently appear with organizations that market to government agencies or policy-focused audiences.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most sales and marketing specialist jobs?
Washington account for the most sales and marketing specialist openings in District of Columbia. Washington DC itself drives the vast majority of demand given the density of federal agencies, lobbying firms, think tanks, and major contractors headquartered there, while nearby clusters in the broader metro reflect employer campuses and regional offices tied to the same government-adjacent economy.
Are there remote sales and marketing specialist jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, and more than many fields, because much of the role centers on digital campaigns, written content, and virtual client communication. About 72% of sales and marketing specialist openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad adoption across the nonprofit and federal contracting sectors that dominate DC hiring. Campaign strategy, content creation, and marketing analytics functions tend to be the most remote-accessible.
How can I get hired as a sales and marketing specialist in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in DC is a marketing coordinator or communications assistant role at a trade association, advocacy nonprofit, or federal contractor, where junior positions are designed to build skills on the job. Organizations like the American Red Cross, AARP, and mid-size government contractors often post associate-level marketing roles that welcome new graduates. Building a portfolio of social media campaigns, email marketing samples, or event promotion work alongside a relevant certification significantly strengthens an application without prior full-time experience.
Where can I find and apply to sales and marketing specialist jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to sales and marketing specialist jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the DC market. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and interest, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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