The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Director of Sales
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Director of Sales
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
3
Department
Athletic Administration
Job Purpose
Director of Sales is responsible for adding new corporate partners and overseeing the fulfillment of all corporate sponsorship partnerships for the athletic department. Obtain revenue growth via sponsorships and corporate alliances with our NIL /Collective. The primary focus of this position is to extend the affinity of the University’s brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in business, sports administration, marketing, communications, advertising, or another related field is required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sports sponsorship sales with collegiate and/or professional sports team or athletic department development background is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, print, etc.)
Ability to analyze a client’s marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs.
Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers.
Excellent communication, organization, written and presentation skills.
Our ideal candidate will be a problem solver, self-starter and intrinsically motivated. And thrive where expectations are set and managed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged. Proactive thinking with interest in developing and executing new ideas is necessary.
Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes within the industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position will require night and weekend availability as well as the ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$50,196 - $60,000
Posting Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
04/19/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024052
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15268
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Corporate Sales: Meet and / or exceed individual and team revenue goals through the selling of integrated marketing packages using traditional, digital, and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet client’s objectives.
Research and build relationships with local and regional companies/brands to highlight the advantages of investing in collegiate athletics.
Execute the entirety of the sales process: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations, and end of year recaps, creating proposals.
Managing a book of business and be responsible for the upselling and renewing of current partners
Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, no-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes and advancements within the industry especially related to NIL .
Assist with some Charleston Athletic Fund initiatives.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
55
Activity
Fulfillment: Assist with fulfillment of all sponsorship agreements to ensure proof of performance of each sponsorship asset.
Preparation of proposals and sponsor recaps
Serve as liaison between corporate partners and the athletic department.
Collaborates with vendors, sponsors, and staff to ensure implementation of sponsorships and contract fulfillment.
Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with both current and potential corporate partners and athletic department staff.
Oversee our email marketing campaigns on behalf of our partners.
Manage and track all marketing inventory for the department.
Assist with in-game promotions, corporate hospitality, presentations, and giveaways during athletic events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Special Projects: Supports Deputy Director of Athletics with a wide-range of complex operational projects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Apr 10, 2024
Full time
Director of Sales
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Director of Sales
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
3
Department
Athletic Administration
Job Purpose
Director of Sales is responsible for adding new corporate partners and overseeing the fulfillment of all corporate sponsorship partnerships for the athletic department. Obtain revenue growth via sponsorships and corporate alliances with our NIL /Collective. The primary focus of this position is to extend the affinity of the University’s brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in business, sports administration, marketing, communications, advertising, or another related field is required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sports sponsorship sales with collegiate and/or professional sports team or athletic department development background is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, print, etc.)
Ability to analyze a client’s marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs.
Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers.
Excellent communication, organization, written and presentation skills.
Our ideal candidate will be a problem solver, self-starter and intrinsically motivated. And thrive where expectations are set and managed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged. Proactive thinking with interest in developing and executing new ideas is necessary.
Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes within the industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position will require night and weekend availability as well as the ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$50,196 - $60,000
Posting Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
04/19/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024052
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15268
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Corporate Sales: Meet and / or exceed individual and team revenue goals through the selling of integrated marketing packages using traditional, digital, and other non-traditional marketing channels to meet client’s objectives.
Research and build relationships with local and regional companies/brands to highlight the advantages of investing in collegiate athletics.
Execute the entirety of the sales process: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations, and end of year recaps, creating proposals.
Managing a book of business and be responsible for the upselling and renewing of current partners
Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, no-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes and advancements within the industry especially related to NIL .
Assist with some Charleston Athletic Fund initiatives.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
55
Activity
Fulfillment: Assist with fulfillment of all sponsorship agreements to ensure proof of performance of each sponsorship asset.
Preparation of proposals and sponsor recaps
Serve as liaison between corporate partners and the athletic department.
Collaborates with vendors, sponsors, and staff to ensure implementation of sponsorships and contract fulfillment.
Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with both current and potential corporate partners and athletic department staff.
Oversee our email marketing campaigns on behalf of our partners.
Manage and track all marketing inventory for the department.
Assist with in-game promotions, corporate hospitality, presentations, and giveaways during athletic events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Special Projects: Supports Deputy Director of Athletics with a wide-range of complex operational projects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
1
Department
Development
Job Purpose
The Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations will be responsible for executing all aspects of College of Charleston-wide events, with a focus on donor stewardship and recognition events, (Homecoming, Family Weekend, Spring Alumni Weekend). This includes budget, timelines, evaluation and logistics. This position will be responsible for embracing and promoting the College of Charleston’s mission and identity and for collaborating with colleagues in Institutional Advancement, University Marketing and units across campus. The University Events team creates experiences for university constituent populations to engage, cultivate and educate alumni, friends and donors in support of the University’s strategies.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ related experience in event planning and management. University event planning experience is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate competence with computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel and Word. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and be professional and poised, particularly in settings with event guests, university leadership, and vendors. Events management to include knowledge of budgets and contracts. Familiarity with constituent databases a must, experience with Raiser’s Edge software a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Will be required to work occasional nights and weekends.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$45,530 - $64,885
Posting Date
03/12/2024
Closing Date
03/26/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024039
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15053
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Create event experiences that engage, cultivate and educate donors, friends and alumni to encourage their increasing and continued support of the College of Charleston. Events in the Associate Director’s portfolio include Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Spring Alumni Weekend.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Oversee event concept and the advance work for events in the event portfolio: negotiate venue and vendor agreements for all aspects of events, book event space and complete floor plan design, serve as a liaison with event vendors and manage all vendor relationships and budget to include invitations, catering, audio/visual, security, parking.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Create and direct a planning production timeline for each event in the event portfolio and manage all phases to ensure the program/event runs smoothly; lead on-site management of events to include staffing and logistics; resolve issues as they arise during the planning stages and throughout the course of the event.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Serve as public point of contact for Homecoming, Family Weekend and Spring Alumni Weekend.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Continually learn and utilize event and project management software to manage events more effectively and efficiently (Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Project).
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Collaborate with colleagues in other constituent and departmental offices throughout campus (Athletics, Alumni Affairs, Student Affairs) to create and maintain pathways for alumni, donors and friends to engage that advance the goals of the University.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Mar 12, 2024
Full time
Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
1
Department
Development
Job Purpose
The Associate Director of University Events and Donor Relations will be responsible for executing all aspects of College of Charleston-wide events, with a focus on donor stewardship and recognition events, (Homecoming, Family Weekend, Spring Alumni Weekend). This includes budget, timelines, evaluation and logistics. This position will be responsible for embracing and promoting the College of Charleston’s mission and identity and for collaborating with colleagues in Institutional Advancement, University Marketing and units across campus. The University Events team creates experiences for university constituent populations to engage, cultivate and educate alumni, friends and donors in support of the University’s strategies.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ related experience in event planning and management. University event planning experience is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate competence with computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel and Word. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and be professional and poised, particularly in settings with event guests, university leadership, and vendors. Events management to include knowledge of budgets and contracts. Familiarity with constituent databases a must, experience with Raiser’s Edge software a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Will be required to work occasional nights and weekends.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$45,530 - $64,885
Posting Date
03/12/2024
Closing Date
03/26/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024039
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15053
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Create event experiences that engage, cultivate and educate donors, friends and alumni to encourage their increasing and continued support of the College of Charleston. Events in the Associate Director’s portfolio include Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Spring Alumni Weekend.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Oversee event concept and the advance work for events in the event portfolio: negotiate venue and vendor agreements for all aspects of events, book event space and complete floor plan design, serve as a liaison with event vendors and manage all vendor relationships and budget to include invitations, catering, audio/visual, security, parking.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Create and direct a planning production timeline for each event in the event portfolio and manage all phases to ensure the program/event runs smoothly; lead on-site management of events to include staffing and logistics; resolve issues as they arise during the planning stages and throughout the course of the event.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Serve as public point of contact for Homecoming, Family Weekend and Spring Alumni Weekend.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
Continually learn and utilize event and project management software to manage events more effectively and efficiently (Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Project).
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Collaborate with colleagues in other constituent and departmental offices throughout campus (Athletics, Alumni Affairs, Student Affairs) to create and maintain pathways for alumni, donors and friends to engage that advance the goals of the University.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
American Red Cross
Washington, District of Columbia
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a dynamic highly skilled and experienced Payment Gateway Integration Specialist to join our Payment gateway support technical integration team. This role is crucial for ensuring seamless integration between payment gateway platforms (PayPal/Braintree, Stripe) and our various internal departments & lines of service, vendors, and applications. If you are skilled in payment gateway technology integration, can drive seamless integrations, provide guidance to stakeholders, contribute to the growth and success of our organization, and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States working East Coast hours. (Core work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm EST.) WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: The Payment Gateway Integration Specialist will serve as the e-commerce Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both business and technical gateway integrations across The American Red Cross, including Red Cross Online (redcross.org), Fundraising, Training Services and any current and future applications utilizing Braintree. This position will also liaise with Braintree for technical issues, monitor trends, and provide technical support to vendors integrating with gateway providers. Key Responsibilities: • Technical Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and issues with payment gateways specifically Braintree and Stripe, working closely with their support team to coordinate vendor resources and vendor staff from Braintree. Continuously monitor and track technical issues related to Braintree/Stripe and escalate them as necessary to ensure prompt resolution. • Gateway Integrations: Work closely with internal departments and all current and future Red Cross vendors integrating with Braintree, such as Salesforce, Adobe, donor processing systems, and other systems to ensure successful integrations with Braintree. This includes establishing and maintaining integration standards, issuance and maintenance of API keys, monitoring data flows, facilitating Braintree-related projects and Braintree release management. Understand the impact of system changes across the platform, streamline QA, and establish accountability. Drive initiative delivery from inception to launch with the internal and third-party development teams • New Relic Monitoring and Reporting: Enhance and expand the use of New Relic for monitoring Braintree integrations and generating meaningful reports to optimize performance. This includes active live monitoring; implementing critical alerts; and completing daily, weekly, and long-term trend analysis; etc • Product Roadmap: Collaborate with Braintree and stakeholders to develop and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with our organization's long-term goals. • Governance Process: Establish and lead a governance process for Braintree changes and upgrades, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and do not disrupt operations. • Reporting: Provide comprehensive reports and analytics related to Braintree integration performance, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. • Systems Test Reviews: Review system test plans of Braintree integrations and systems testing to ensure that they are comprehensive and cover all major components to enhance overall performance. • Data Mining: Leverage data analysis skills to understand data and identify opportunities for marketing cross-channel buyers and donors, contributing to our long-term strategic goals. • Access Management and Security: Implement safeguards aligned with permission management and oversee policies for secure access to Braintree. • Convening Stakeholders: Ensure a deep understanding of the impacts of changes across the organization, the flow of data in and out of Braintree, and end-to-end solutions for donor/customer experiences. • Training and Ongoing Communication: Develop a user-wide communication system for improvements and changes, define training requirements for new users, and facilitate onboarding training for new employees. • New Partner (Vendor) Onboarding/MAID Process: Create a checklist of requirements, steps, and processes for onboarding new partners/vendors and ensure compliance with guidelines. Oversee the onboarding of new payment partners through the due diligence process, technical integration, certification, and end-to-end testing Scope: people manager that interprets and administers policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. • Minimum 7 years working in technology • 3+ years working extensively with Braintree/PayPal products, Payments (Credit Card, Banking, Online, Offline) and payment gateways and payment processors (Braintree preferred). • Understanding of Payments Processing Industry • ACH/EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and Credit Card Payment Processing/Digital Wallets • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) Requirements and Certification process • Coordinating with development teams and development lifecycles • Working cross functionally to develop technology platform strategy. • Working under tight deadlines and with urgency • Strong technical and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • Project management experience is a plus. • Data analysis and reporting proficiency. • Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is advantageous. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAY INFORMATION: The starting annual salary range for this position is $115K - $135K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.** BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with up to 5% Match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Programs • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and Recognition *LI-EH1 IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Feb 14, 2024
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a dynamic highly skilled and experienced Payment Gateway Integration Specialist to join our Payment gateway support technical integration team. This role is crucial for ensuring seamless integration between payment gateway platforms (PayPal/Braintree, Stripe) and our various internal departments & lines of service, vendors, and applications. If you are skilled in payment gateway technology integration, can drive seamless integrations, provide guidance to stakeholders, contribute to the growth and success of our organization, and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States working East Coast hours. (Core work hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm EST.) WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: The Payment Gateway Integration Specialist will serve as the e-commerce Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both business and technical gateway integrations across The American Red Cross, including Red Cross Online (redcross.org), Fundraising, Training Services and any current and future applications utilizing Braintree. This position will also liaise with Braintree for technical issues, monitor trends, and provide technical support to vendors integrating with gateway providers. Key Responsibilities: • Technical Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and issues with payment gateways specifically Braintree and Stripe, working closely with their support team to coordinate vendor resources and vendor staff from Braintree. Continuously monitor and track technical issues related to Braintree/Stripe and escalate them as necessary to ensure prompt resolution. • Gateway Integrations: Work closely with internal departments and all current and future Red Cross vendors integrating with Braintree, such as Salesforce, Adobe, donor processing systems, and other systems to ensure successful integrations with Braintree. This includes establishing and maintaining integration standards, issuance and maintenance of API keys, monitoring data flows, facilitating Braintree-related projects and Braintree release management. Understand the impact of system changes across the platform, streamline QA, and establish accountability. Drive initiative delivery from inception to launch with the internal and third-party development teams • New Relic Monitoring and Reporting: Enhance and expand the use of New Relic for monitoring Braintree integrations and generating meaningful reports to optimize performance. This includes active live monitoring; implementing critical alerts; and completing daily, weekly, and long-term trend analysis; etc • Product Roadmap: Collaborate with Braintree and stakeholders to develop and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with our organization's long-term goals. • Governance Process: Establish and lead a governance process for Braintree changes and upgrades, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and do not disrupt operations. • Reporting: Provide comprehensive reports and analytics related to Braintree integration performance, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. • Systems Test Reviews: Review system test plans of Braintree integrations and systems testing to ensure that they are comprehensive and cover all major components to enhance overall performance. • Data Mining: Leverage data analysis skills to understand data and identify opportunities for marketing cross-channel buyers and donors, contributing to our long-term strategic goals. • Access Management and Security: Implement safeguards aligned with permission management and oversee policies for secure access to Braintree. • Convening Stakeholders: Ensure a deep understanding of the impacts of changes across the organization, the flow of data in and out of Braintree, and end-to-end solutions for donor/customer experiences. • Training and Ongoing Communication: Develop a user-wide communication system for improvements and changes, define training requirements for new users, and facilitate onboarding training for new employees. • New Partner (Vendor) Onboarding/MAID Process: Create a checklist of requirements, steps, and processes for onboarding new partners/vendors and ensure compliance with guidelines. Oversee the onboarding of new payment partners through the due diligence process, technical integration, certification, and end-to-end testing Scope: people manager that interprets and administers policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. • Minimum 7 years working in technology • 3+ years working extensively with Braintree/PayPal products, Payments (Credit Card, Banking, Online, Offline) and payment gateways and payment processors (Braintree preferred). • Understanding of Payments Processing Industry • ACH/EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and Credit Card Payment Processing/Digital Wallets • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) Requirements and Certification process • Coordinating with development teams and development lifecycles • Working cross functionally to develop technology platform strategy. • Working under tight deadlines and with urgency • Strong technical and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • Project management experience is a plus. • Data analysis and reporting proficiency. • Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is advantageous. * Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAY INFORMATION: The starting annual salary range for this position is $115K - $135K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.** BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with up to 5% Match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Programs • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and Recognition *LI-EH1 IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please apply directly to the DPS website:
https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=CKM
COMMUNICATIONS
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $60,542 - $73,361
E ssential Functions and Objectives:
A dministers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes.
S upports the District’s biggest policy initiatives with strategic communications, working to ensure that students, educators, families, community partners, and internal audiences understand progress toward achieving the goals of the District’s strategic plan, Denver Plan 2020, and vision that Every Child Succeeds. Works closely with content experts, the Strategic & Policy Communications Director, and the Communications team to develop and execute strategic communications plans with strong two-way communication strategies, materials, and approaches that inform and engage stakeholders on the District’s related communications priorities critical to the success of the 90,000 students we serve.
- Leads efforts to collaboratively design and produce District-wide engagement initiatives by conducting discovery/intake process with content experts; providing communications strategy; serving as a communications consultant/liaison for content teams; prioritizing communications needs; developing best practices; drafting key messages for stakeholders; providing tactical support and deliverables; and writing, formatting, editing, and proofreading a variety of communications.
- Strategically supports and seeks out opportunities to increase employee engagement and a sense of being valued through strategies that increase recognition and celebration, ensuring that District messaging is used consistently and appropriately in all events and programs.
- Manages strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined; develops and maintains comprehensive project plans and production guides, including timelines, budgets, technical scripts, agendas, material lists, contingency plans, and responsibility assignments.
- Manages program budgets and negotiates with vendors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to all fiscal policies.
- Develops strategies and plans and deploys resources to manage and track program invitations, registrations, and on-site check-ins for participants, volunteers, speakers, and other stakeholders.
- Drives high engagement rates by developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for events and initiatives; generates innovative solutions to challenges; determines success metrics; and conducts post event analysis to evaluate overall effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.
- Oversees on-site program production, including managing and training event support teams; supporting VIPs, speakers, and presenters; and directing tech and A/V support.
K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in the communications field, marketing, public relations or internal communications, preferably with experience in education or a public agency, is required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience with a proven record of planning and producing effective events for various audiences, ideally in an engagement, information-sharing, or culture-building context is required.
- Must have access to transportation to ensure offsite coverage, a valid driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Ability to create and execute detailed project management and communications plans, tailored to diverse audiences.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, including in budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality.
- Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Leads, manages, and motivates stakeholders.
- Ability to foster collaborative work relationships at all levels in the organization, from senior staff to all support personnel.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- An outside of the box thinker who finds creative ways to share communications and produce events.
- Demonstrates grace under pressure and maintains positivity and professionalism.
- Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite products.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule as evenings and weekends may be required as mandated by projects or events.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus as well as photography and other multi-media skills.
E ducation Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, public relations, marketing, or related field preferred.
A dditional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
A bout Denver Public Schools:
D enver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
D PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .
D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Jan 11, 2023
Full time
Please apply directly to the DPS website:
https://ltmwebprod01.dpsk12.org/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=CKM
COMMUNICATIONS
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $60,542 - $73,361
E ssential Functions and Objectives:
A dministers and manages activities within a specific area of a responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes.
S upports the District’s biggest policy initiatives with strategic communications, working to ensure that students, educators, families, community partners, and internal audiences understand progress toward achieving the goals of the District’s strategic plan, Denver Plan 2020, and vision that Every Child Succeeds. Works closely with content experts, the Strategic & Policy Communications Director, and the Communications team to develop and execute strategic communications plans with strong two-way communication strategies, materials, and approaches that inform and engage stakeholders on the District’s related communications priorities critical to the success of the 90,000 students we serve.
- Leads efforts to collaboratively design and produce District-wide engagement initiatives by conducting discovery/intake process with content experts; providing communications strategy; serving as a communications consultant/liaison for content teams; prioritizing communications needs; developing best practices; drafting key messages for stakeholders; providing tactical support and deliverables; and writing, formatting, editing, and proofreading a variety of communications.
- Strategically supports and seeks out opportunities to increase employee engagement and a sense of being valued through strategies that increase recognition and celebration, ensuring that District messaging is used consistently and appropriately in all events and programs.
- Manages strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined; develops and maintains comprehensive project plans and production guides, including timelines, budgets, technical scripts, agendas, material lists, contingency plans, and responsibility assignments.
- Manages program budgets and negotiates with vendors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to all fiscal policies.
- Develops strategies and plans and deploys resources to manage and track program invitations, registrations, and on-site check-ins for participants, volunteers, speakers, and other stakeholders.
- Drives high engagement rates by developing comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for events and initiatives; generates innovative solutions to challenges; determines success metrics; and conducts post event analysis to evaluate overall effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement.
- Oversees on-site program production, including managing and training event support teams; supporting VIPs, speakers, and presenters; and directing tech and A/V support.
K nowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in the communications field, marketing, public relations or internal communications, preferably with experience in education or a public agency, is required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience with a proven record of planning and producing effective events for various audiences, ideally in an engagement, information-sharing, or culture-building context is required.
- Must have access to transportation to ensure offsite coverage, a valid driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Ability to create and execute detailed project management and communications plans, tailored to diverse audiences.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, including in budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality.
- Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Leads, manages, and motivates stakeholders.
- Ability to foster collaborative work relationships at all levels in the organization, from senior staff to all support personnel.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- An outside of the box thinker who finds creative ways to share communications and produce events.
- Demonstrates grace under pressure and maintains positivity and professionalism.
- Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite products.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule as evenings and weekends may be required as mandated by projects or events.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus as well as photography and other multi-media skills.
E ducation Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, public relations, marketing, or related field preferred.
A dditional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
A bout Denver Public Schools:
D enver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
D PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .
D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
The business analyst manages assigned development projects by developing detailed plans, defining scope and priorities, scheduling, ensuring project deadlines are established and adhered to, and communicating the project goals and processes to the stakeholder. In addition the business analyst is responsible for documenting project progress including implementation, timeline, issues, risks and successes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Works with end users to determine needs (data, screens, processes, reports) and develop scope. Researches and documents existing workflows and systems and makes recommendations where improvements could be made. Responsible for drafting detailed specifications that reflects the user s needs. These specifications may be used internally or given to external vendors or consultants. Develops project implementation plans and oversees the development process. Acts as ASTM s liaison with external vendors and consultants Holds regular meetings with department managers to communicate the status of ongoing development work. The incumbent must work particularly closely with staff managers, the publications/marketing staff, and the meetings department. Conforms to generally accepted I/T and Web standards as adopted by ASTM. Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Tests and reviews new systems or revisions prior to implementation, and develops user training and procedures. Keeps current with advances in both technology and technique (i.e.: web, client/server; rapid application development techniques; relational database methodology). Qualifications
Experience in project planning, including cost/benefit analysis and resource allocation. Thorough knowledge of information technology concepts and technologies and computer systems hardware and software, including various systems architectures and protocols; PC, client/server. Thorough knowledge of SDLC methodologies (waterfall & agile) Ability to configure software, work the keyboard, write scripts and queries on an as needed basis utilizing tools, such as, Business Objects or Oracle SQL Plus. Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, interpersonal, listening) with ability to prepare and deliver presentations to both technical and managerial positions. Experience in web development environments, project management, team leadership, and testing processes and methodologies Knowledge of technology concepts underlying eCommerce, web personalization, enterprise application integration, outsourcing/ASPs, and eCRM Ability to get projects finished on time and on budget.
Dec 23, 2022
Full time
The business analyst manages assigned development projects by developing detailed plans, defining scope and priorities, scheduling, ensuring project deadlines are established and adhered to, and communicating the project goals and processes to the stakeholder. In addition the business analyst is responsible for documenting project progress including implementation, timeline, issues, risks and successes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Works with end users to determine needs (data, screens, processes, reports) and develop scope. Researches and documents existing workflows and systems and makes recommendations where improvements could be made. Responsible for drafting detailed specifications that reflects the user s needs. These specifications may be used internally or given to external vendors or consultants. Develops project implementation plans and oversees the development process. Acts as ASTM s liaison with external vendors and consultants Holds regular meetings with department managers to communicate the status of ongoing development work. The incumbent must work particularly closely with staff managers, the publications/marketing staff, and the meetings department. Conforms to generally accepted I/T and Web standards as adopted by ASTM. Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Tests and reviews new systems or revisions prior to implementation, and develops user training and procedures. Keeps current with advances in both technology and technique (i.e.: web, client/server; rapid application development techniques; relational database methodology). Qualifications
Experience in project planning, including cost/benefit analysis and resource allocation. Thorough knowledge of information technology concepts and technologies and computer systems hardware and software, including various systems architectures and protocols; PC, client/server. Thorough knowledge of SDLC methodologies (waterfall & agile) Ability to configure software, work the keyboard, write scripts and queries on an as needed basis utilizing tools, such as, Business Objects or Oracle SQL Plus. Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, interpersonal, listening) with ability to prepare and deliver presentations to both technical and managerial positions. Experience in web development environments, project management, team leadership, and testing processes and methodologies Knowledge of technology concepts underlying eCommerce, web personalization, enterprise application integration, outsourcing/ASPs, and eCRM Ability to get projects finished on time and on budget.
OVERVIEW
https://scsenderos.org
Senderos, a grassroots nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California serving the Latinx immigrant community, seeks a multi-talented Executive Director to lead our cultural arts and educational support organization into the future. This position will be hands-on and responsible for a broad range of duties from the strategy to the day-to-day operations of the organization, including programs, events, community/education partnerships, communications, working with the Board of Trustees and committees, and volunteer and staff supervision. This is a full-time, exempt position working remotely and in community/school settings, with flexible hours which include evenings and weekends when programs and events take place. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the half-time Development/Finance Director in managing all aspects of Senderos operations. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English and Spanish.
Candidates will possess a personal commitment to equity, diversity, cultural arts, educational advancement, social justice, and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of indigenous and Latinx youth and families, many of whom are immigrants. The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to the mission and values of Senderos and can communicate those values to a broad audience and inspire others to be involved with the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management / Administration
Focus on the sustainability and growth of the organization in support of the mission.
Provide supervision and direction to the Development & Finance Director, instructors, and volunteers.
Responsible for the day-to-day organizational operations, working collaboratively with the Development & Finance Director to ensure that finance, resource development, corporate administration, and human resources systems are managed effectively.
Work with the Board President to develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Trustees, including functional board committees.
Lead strategic planning efforts in coordination with the Board President.
Support/participate with the Board Governance Committee.
Program and Event Coordination
Work with instructors, volunteers, and Board Trustees to articulate program design and implementation to ensure accessibility, outreach, and realistic goals with measured impact, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Lead event planning and implementation: manage calendar for annual events, coordinate planning meetings, work with partner agencies and vendors, recruit and manage volunteers, solicit sponsorships, oversee day of event, and evaluate and continuously improve.
Provide supervision, direction, and coordination with staff and volunteers to ensure programs are well-run and achieve measurable outcomes.
Facilitate the registration and orientation process for new participants.
Facilitate the orientation for new volunteers and interns and provide ongoing supervision.
Ensure that protocols and procedures are followed.
Support/participate with the Board Program Committee.
Community Engagement
Stay connected with Senderos families to ensure welcoming, accessible programs and activities and represent their needs and concerns to the greater community.
Serve as the primary liaison and spokesperson with local educators, community partners, business, donors, and media for outreach/recruitment and collaborations.
Seek opportunities to partner with other organizations to benefit Senderos participants and make the work of Senderos visible in the community.
Support/participate with the Board Family Committee.
Marketing and Communications
Responsible for communications planning and implementation including: social media, website, press relations, e-newsletter, and promotion and marketing of activities and events.
* Programs include Centeotl Danza y Baile, Ensamble Musical, Plaza Comunitaria, !Adelante Santa Cruz! Events include Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza, Diosa Centeotl, Latino Role Models, Dia de los Muertos, December in Mexico, Fiestas Patrias. Collaborative projects with UC Santa Cruz include Nido de Lenguas and Corre La Voz.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience including 3-5 years in nonprofit or public setting in management role desired.
Knowledge of Santa Cruz community desired.
Program coordination and event planning are a plus.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Creative user of social media applications (Instagram & Facebook). Experience with websites (WordPress) and email marketing (Mailchimp) is a plus.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Committed to anti-racist work and awareness of the cultural, social, and economic disparities in the community.
Able to be flexible and work collaboratively with a non-traditional organizational structure.
Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and use sound judgment in decision making.
Mission-driven and self-directed with a positive attitude.
Creative thinker who can see the big picture and be attentive to detail.
Work remotely; flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Own vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record required.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
$80,000-90,000 annual salary dependent on education and experience. Paid time off: 12 vacation days, 12 sick and 11 holidays. Medical, dental, vision insurance offered.
TO APPLY:
The ideal candidate will have many of the skills outlined in this job announcement. However, if you fit many but not all the qualifications, please do apply. In your cover letter, please do not restate information we will find in your resume. Be direct about your strengths and interests and tell us why you would be an amazing fit with Senderos. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Open until filled.
Please email your resume and a cover letter in a single PDF to: info@SCSenderos.org with the subject: “Your last name - Executive Director”
Senderos is an equal opportunity employer committed to involving and empowering people of all backgrounds. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.
Dec 11, 2022
Full time
OVERVIEW
https://scsenderos.org
Senderos, a grassroots nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California serving the Latinx immigrant community, seeks a multi-talented Executive Director to lead our cultural arts and educational support organization into the future. This position will be hands-on and responsible for a broad range of duties from the strategy to the day-to-day operations of the organization, including programs, events, community/education partnerships, communications, working with the Board of Trustees and committees, and volunteer and staff supervision. This is a full-time, exempt position working remotely and in community/school settings, with flexible hours which include evenings and weekends when programs and events take place. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the half-time Development/Finance Director in managing all aspects of Senderos operations. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English and Spanish.
Candidates will possess a personal commitment to equity, diversity, cultural arts, educational advancement, social justice, and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of indigenous and Latinx youth and families, many of whom are immigrants. The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to the mission and values of Senderos and can communicate those values to a broad audience and inspire others to be involved with the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management / Administration
Focus on the sustainability and growth of the organization in support of the mission.
Provide supervision and direction to the Development & Finance Director, instructors, and volunteers.
Responsible for the day-to-day organizational operations, working collaboratively with the Development & Finance Director to ensure that finance, resource development, corporate administration, and human resources systems are managed effectively.
Work with the Board President to develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Trustees, including functional board committees.
Lead strategic planning efforts in coordination with the Board President.
Support/participate with the Board Governance Committee.
Program and Event Coordination
Work with instructors, volunteers, and Board Trustees to articulate program design and implementation to ensure accessibility, outreach, and realistic goals with measured impact, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Lead event planning and implementation: manage calendar for annual events, coordinate planning meetings, work with partner agencies and vendors, recruit and manage volunteers, solicit sponsorships, oversee day of event, and evaluate and continuously improve.
Provide supervision, direction, and coordination with staff and volunteers to ensure programs are well-run and achieve measurable outcomes.
Facilitate the registration and orientation process for new participants.
Facilitate the orientation for new volunteers and interns and provide ongoing supervision.
Ensure that protocols and procedures are followed.
Support/participate with the Board Program Committee.
Community Engagement
Stay connected with Senderos families to ensure welcoming, accessible programs and activities and represent their needs and concerns to the greater community.
Serve as the primary liaison and spokesperson with local educators, community partners, business, donors, and media for outreach/recruitment and collaborations.
Seek opportunities to partner with other organizations to benefit Senderos participants and make the work of Senderos visible in the community.
Support/participate with the Board Family Committee.
Marketing and Communications
Responsible for communications planning and implementation including: social media, website, press relations, e-newsletter, and promotion and marketing of activities and events.
* Programs include Centeotl Danza y Baile, Ensamble Musical, Plaza Comunitaria, !Adelante Santa Cruz! Events include Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza, Diosa Centeotl, Latino Role Models, Dia de los Muertos, December in Mexico, Fiestas Patrias. Collaborative projects with UC Santa Cruz include Nido de Lenguas and Corre La Voz.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience including 3-5 years in nonprofit or public setting in management role desired.
Knowledge of Santa Cruz community desired.
Program coordination and event planning are a plus.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Creative user of social media applications (Instagram & Facebook). Experience with websites (WordPress) and email marketing (Mailchimp) is a plus.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Committed to anti-racist work and awareness of the cultural, social, and economic disparities in the community.
Able to be flexible and work collaboratively with a non-traditional organizational structure.
Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and use sound judgment in decision making.
Mission-driven and self-directed with a positive attitude.
Creative thinker who can see the big picture and be attentive to detail.
Work remotely; flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Own vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record required.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
$80,000-90,000 annual salary dependent on education and experience. Paid time off: 12 vacation days, 12 sick and 11 holidays. Medical, dental, vision insurance offered.
TO APPLY:
The ideal candidate will have many of the skills outlined in this job announcement. However, if you fit many but not all the qualifications, please do apply. In your cover letter, please do not restate information we will find in your resume. Be direct about your strengths and interests and tell us why you would be an amazing fit with Senderos. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Open until filled.
Please email your resume and a cover letter in a single PDF to: info@SCSenderos.org with the subject: “Your last name - Executive Director”
Senderos is an equal opportunity employer committed to involving and empowering people of all backgrounds. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.
Organizational Overview
Currently in Massachusetts, two thirds of children from low-income families enter kindergarten without the literacy skills they need to succeed. Raising A Reader MA (RAR-MA) directly addresses this need by providing the books and family education to ensure all children enter kindergarten with a foundation for success. Since its founding in 2006, RAR-MA annually serves approximately 7,500 children. Over the next few years, RAR-MA plans to deepen its impact in Massachusetts. We are seeking an experienced, well-connected development professional to refine our development strategy and lead fundraising, with a particular focus on increasing individual and corporate giving.
Position Summary
The Director of Development (DOD) will report to the Executive Director and participate as a member of a three-person Executive Leadership Team, which includes the Director of Programs. The Director of Development is responsible for working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors and is the primary staff liaison to the Development Committee and Marketing and Communications Committee, to strategically target development efforts to grow revenues and relationships over time and increase the community of funders . The Director of Development will lead and be supported by the Development Team which includes a part-time remote contract Grant Manager, a full-time Development and Communications Manager, and a part-time remote Executive Admin and Data Analytics Manager.
The DOD provides high level strategic leadership, execution, and operational management of the organization’s current and future development activities, while also focusing on increasing the organization's ability to attract and retain donors. The DOD is responsible for creating annual and multi-year strategic development plans and for providing leadership and oversight for all fundraising activities including major gifts, annual funds, special events, corporate, foundation, and government support, and new opportunities. Currently the organization raises approximately $750,000-$900,000 per year through philanthropic support from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The successful candidate will be drawn to the RAR-MA team culture that values a close, congenial spirit of family and is laser focused on the mission and the beneficiary communities, partners, and families, while creating a donor centric relationship with funders. Our team works co-creatively, cooperatively, and collaboratively. Since RAR-MA operates in Boston and Gateway cities across the Commonwealth, RAR-MA staff is adept at working collaboratively and remotely using electronic shared resources. Work time for the Director of Development can be flexible with in-office time and remote work, while recognizing that donor meetings, board meetings, networking and industry events, and other needs may require flexibility throughout the day and evening.
Key Responsibilities
Development Strategy
Provide overall development strategy and leadership, with a particular emphasis on developing and executing the organization’s short- and long-term fundraising strategies for high-level individual giving as well as strategies that build on RAR-MA’s signature and successful Dinner with an Author Gala and other events.
Build on recent development strategy planning by refining and executing the annual plan for fundraising, including identification of growth areas, measures of success, return on investment, and supporting metrics.
Increase support from individuals, including major gifts, in support of RAR-MA’s long-term sustainability and growth strategy.
Development Execution
Drive and execute identification, research, cultivation, and stewardship work to attract new donors, deepen relationships with existing donors and ensure a rewarding donor experience to increase retention and giving annually.
Become a high-level expert in RAR-MA programming and be able to speak knowledgeably, passionately, and compellingly about organizational impact, current success stories, and programmatic initiatives.
Collaborate with Director of Programs to ensure that funding is aligned with program needs and activities
Work efficiently, coordinate and lead efforts across roles, and strategically build on organizational strengths to improve return on investment, conversion of event attendees to donors, and donor retention with an overall focus on outcomes.
Manage development budget and revenue forecasting and report results in a timely manner
Utilize the capabilities of the existing CRM system (Salesforce) and other donor resources to manage the entire donation process and produce reports that inform development efforts.
Oversee events, managing expenses and making use of outside event consultants if cost-effective in maximizing staff time and return on investment.
Oversee grants, including weekly pipeline reviews and whole organization participation in grant preparation, site visits, and reporting that strengthens grants capacity, making use of contract grant writers as needed.
Oversee consultants and vendors working in development areas, ensuring that all fundraising and communication initiatives are strategic, effective, and focused on outcomes.
Oversee all public relations and marketing efforts by working closely with the Development and Communications Manager
Supervise and support the Development and Communications Manager in the creation of clear and compelling communications to institutional funders, donors, and community members
Supervise and support the Data Analytics Manager to maximize efficiencies, complement revenue growth strategy and conduct donor research.
Qualifications
Passion for our mission
5+ years of development experience, including at the executive level, to earn the respect and support of various constituencies including the Board, team, donors, press, community leaders, and partners
Experience in creating annual fundraising plans and development calendars
Proven record of measurable accomplishments in fundraising, particularly in the areas of individual major gifts, and corporate giving, with a working knowledge of all other aspects of fundraising, such as annual campaigns, special events, foundation support, and local, state, and federal funding opportunities
Ability to think creatively and identify new opportunities
Demonstrated success in securing individual and corporate donors and stewarding existing relationships
Exceptional interpersonal, networking, written, presentation and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn, grow, and stay on top of trends in philanthropy and early literacy
Excellent ability to write and edit persuasive materials
Exceptional time, task, project management and organizational skills focused on both short-term and long-term strategy with an attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively without close supervision
Willingness to function effectively as a member of a team and to participate in activities that will contribute to the organization’s overall success
Strong understanding and practice of cultural humility and respect for others
Proficiency in Salesforce, other CRM, or fundraising software and/or systems
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life/professional experience
RAR-MA encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Raising A Reader MA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that strength.
This position is full-time, based in Boston, MA and with some remote work flexibility. The annual salary of $100K is commensurate with experience. RAR-MA offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible, collaborative environment as part of the overall compensation considerations.
Note: Vaccination is a condition of employment. RAR-MA has a vaccination policy that was created based on the information available from the CDC and local authorities as of 09/01/2021. We understand that information is evolving daily, and we reserve the right to amend and/or update the policy based on updated guidance from the CDC, local authorities, and/or business needs.
To apply : Please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as a writing sample, to careers@raisingareaderma.org . Please state where you learned of this opportunity.
Please note that we will be reviewing application submissions on a rolling basis and expect to begin the interview process after January 1, 2023, in order to meet year-end priorities and dedicate our full attention to the hiring process. We hope to have the Director of Development in place by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
Nov 28, 2022
Full time
Organizational Overview
Currently in Massachusetts, two thirds of children from low-income families enter kindergarten without the literacy skills they need to succeed. Raising A Reader MA (RAR-MA) directly addresses this need by providing the books and family education to ensure all children enter kindergarten with a foundation for success. Since its founding in 2006, RAR-MA annually serves approximately 7,500 children. Over the next few years, RAR-MA plans to deepen its impact in Massachusetts. We are seeking an experienced, well-connected development professional to refine our development strategy and lead fundraising, with a particular focus on increasing individual and corporate giving.
Position Summary
The Director of Development (DOD) will report to the Executive Director and participate as a member of a three-person Executive Leadership Team, which includes the Director of Programs. The Director of Development is responsible for working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors and is the primary staff liaison to the Development Committee and Marketing and Communications Committee, to strategically target development efforts to grow revenues and relationships over time and increase the community of funders . The Director of Development will lead and be supported by the Development Team which includes a part-time remote contract Grant Manager, a full-time Development and Communications Manager, and a part-time remote Executive Admin and Data Analytics Manager.
The DOD provides high level strategic leadership, execution, and operational management of the organization’s current and future development activities, while also focusing on increasing the organization's ability to attract and retain donors. The DOD is responsible for creating annual and multi-year strategic development plans and for providing leadership and oversight for all fundraising activities including major gifts, annual funds, special events, corporate, foundation, and government support, and new opportunities. Currently the organization raises approximately $750,000-$900,000 per year through philanthropic support from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The successful candidate will be drawn to the RAR-MA team culture that values a close, congenial spirit of family and is laser focused on the mission and the beneficiary communities, partners, and families, while creating a donor centric relationship with funders. Our team works co-creatively, cooperatively, and collaboratively. Since RAR-MA operates in Boston and Gateway cities across the Commonwealth, RAR-MA staff is adept at working collaboratively and remotely using electronic shared resources. Work time for the Director of Development can be flexible with in-office time and remote work, while recognizing that donor meetings, board meetings, networking and industry events, and other needs may require flexibility throughout the day and evening.
Key Responsibilities
Development Strategy
Provide overall development strategy and leadership, with a particular emphasis on developing and executing the organization’s short- and long-term fundraising strategies for high-level individual giving as well as strategies that build on RAR-MA’s signature and successful Dinner with an Author Gala and other events.
Build on recent development strategy planning by refining and executing the annual plan for fundraising, including identification of growth areas, measures of success, return on investment, and supporting metrics.
Increase support from individuals, including major gifts, in support of RAR-MA’s long-term sustainability and growth strategy.
Development Execution
Drive and execute identification, research, cultivation, and stewardship work to attract new donors, deepen relationships with existing donors and ensure a rewarding donor experience to increase retention and giving annually.
Become a high-level expert in RAR-MA programming and be able to speak knowledgeably, passionately, and compellingly about organizational impact, current success stories, and programmatic initiatives.
Collaborate with Director of Programs to ensure that funding is aligned with program needs and activities
Work efficiently, coordinate and lead efforts across roles, and strategically build on organizational strengths to improve return on investment, conversion of event attendees to donors, and donor retention with an overall focus on outcomes.
Manage development budget and revenue forecasting and report results in a timely manner
Utilize the capabilities of the existing CRM system (Salesforce) and other donor resources to manage the entire donation process and produce reports that inform development efforts.
Oversee events, managing expenses and making use of outside event consultants if cost-effective in maximizing staff time and return on investment.
Oversee grants, including weekly pipeline reviews and whole organization participation in grant preparation, site visits, and reporting that strengthens grants capacity, making use of contract grant writers as needed.
Oversee consultants and vendors working in development areas, ensuring that all fundraising and communication initiatives are strategic, effective, and focused on outcomes.
Oversee all public relations and marketing efforts by working closely with the Development and Communications Manager
Supervise and support the Development and Communications Manager in the creation of clear and compelling communications to institutional funders, donors, and community members
Supervise and support the Data Analytics Manager to maximize efficiencies, complement revenue growth strategy and conduct donor research.
Qualifications
Passion for our mission
5+ years of development experience, including at the executive level, to earn the respect and support of various constituencies including the Board, team, donors, press, community leaders, and partners
Experience in creating annual fundraising plans and development calendars
Proven record of measurable accomplishments in fundraising, particularly in the areas of individual major gifts, and corporate giving, with a working knowledge of all other aspects of fundraising, such as annual campaigns, special events, foundation support, and local, state, and federal funding opportunities
Ability to think creatively and identify new opportunities
Demonstrated success in securing individual and corporate donors and stewarding existing relationships
Exceptional interpersonal, networking, written, presentation and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn, grow, and stay on top of trends in philanthropy and early literacy
Excellent ability to write and edit persuasive materials
Exceptional time, task, project management and organizational skills focused on both short-term and long-term strategy with an attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively without close supervision
Willingness to function effectively as a member of a team and to participate in activities that will contribute to the organization’s overall success
Strong understanding and practice of cultural humility and respect for others
Proficiency in Salesforce, other CRM, or fundraising software and/or systems
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life/professional experience
RAR-MA encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Raising A Reader MA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a multicultural organization. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that strength.
This position is full-time, based in Boston, MA and with some remote work flexibility. The annual salary of $100K is commensurate with experience. RAR-MA offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible, collaborative environment as part of the overall compensation considerations.
Note: Vaccination is a condition of employment. RAR-MA has a vaccination policy that was created based on the information available from the CDC and local authorities as of 09/01/2021. We understand that information is evolving daily, and we reserve the right to amend and/or update the policy based on updated guidance from the CDC, local authorities, and/or business needs.
To apply : Please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as a writing sample, to careers@raisingareaderma.org . Please state where you learned of this opportunity.
Please note that we will be reviewing application submissions on a rolling basis and expect to begin the interview process after January 1, 2023, in order to meet year-end priorities and dedicate our full attention to the hiring process. We hope to have the Director of Development in place by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
OVERVIEW
The climate emergency is here . The world as we know it is running out of time and the window for small, incremental action has closed. Instead, we need an emergency-level response to avert climate catastrophe—and leaders with the courage and mandate to take bold action. Our critical window of opportunity to sound the alarm is ever-narrowing and the time to act is now.
ACE’s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. We achieve our mission by reaching tens of millions of young people with our programs each year, training a new generation of leaders, amplifying youth voices to shift the narrative, and increasing diverse youth participation in our democracy.
Our staff and board members are dynamic, diverse, and talented, and our team is currently growing to meet this critical moment of opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY
ACE currently has more than 7,900 youth climate influencers in its Creator Collective. These influencers have an aggregate reach of more than 100 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch. To our knowledge, ACE is building the largest youth climate influencer network in the world.
The Influencer Marketing Associate will help to devise and execute our plan to decentralize and diversify our methods of growing our Youth Action Network (YAN) through large-scale influencer marketing campaigns via the Creator Collective. This position will be crucial in moving our large marketing investment away from social media corporations like Facebook and Google, and into the hands of our key stakeholders—young people.
This role will help channel the youth voice, empowering them to inspire other young people and society at large—especially communities of color—to act on the climate emergency.
This is a full-time position based remotely anywhere in the US. The Influencer Marketing Associate will work from home, meet weekly by video chat with teams and have weekly national full staff meetings with colleagues online.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Use in-list, organic search, and paid outreach methods to identify and recruit youth micro-influencers, while applying an equity lens.
Manage our SMS opt-in pathways, keywords, and tracking links/processes to measure the success of influencer content.
Manage a large number of creators throughout every phase of content creation and use influencer aggregator tools.
Conduct community building and outreach within our network of creators, offering resources and skill-share opportunities.
Coordinate with our ads team to boost and repurpose creator content for digital ads.
Manage influencer marketing and communications vendors when applicable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Building processes and systems: Manage and improve our highly scalable online system that guides creators from sign up, through content creation, and finally to payment.
Digital engagement and outreach: Write and send emails, text messages and other communications to our network of 880k+ youth activists and 7,900+ creators to motivate them to generate more content.
Campaign strategy: Take ownership of digital outreach for some of our specific marketing campaign verticals including ideation.
Stay updated: Keep on top of trends and hashtags within the short-form video ecosystems like TikTok, Reels, or Triller.
Influencer support: Vet, edit and provide quality feedback on video content from influencers, and also provide the infrastructure that supports creators with video assets. Act as the liaison between the ACE Marketing and Communications Team and influencers.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this role will be excited to take on a challenge, self-motivated with oodles of initiative and persistence, and have the following experiences and skills sets:
Great candidates will have some of the skills and experience listed below:
Experience with running some or all of the elements of a digital campaign, including fluency with common digital tools and technology, and comfortable learning new tech.
You have a rigorous eye for detail and are unable to ignore any out-of-place minutiae such as misplaced commas, extra spaces, or misconfigured settings.
You have a solid gut instinct for content review on what is appropriate content for sponsored ACE videos. This would include looking for profanity or other age-appropriate issues, fact-checking statistics, and comments made in creators’ videos, and making sure that all content is non-partisan (since ACE is a registered 501c3 non-profit).
Thrive in a fast-paced agile organization , where we are trying out new ideas, building out new processes, and growing rapidly in data complexity.
You are experienced in influencer marketing and have worked with content creators before in a previous role.
You have experience working with youth or on issues that young people care about, and you are deeply connected with trends and issues relevant to a youth audience.
You have mastery of social media platforms and features including TikTok, Instagram, and more.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience running an influencer management software like Upfluence, Creator IQ
Vast knowledge of social media platforms, their creators and the inner workings of platform communities
Nonprofit experience and/or an understanding of 501(c)(3) organizations
Existing expertise or willingness to master trends in climate education, youth organizing, and the climate movement.
Understanding of climate change, climate justice, the environment, and related social justice issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong computer skills (Google Suite)
We have no formal education requirements
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
POSITION DETAILS
Schedule: Full-time
Annual salary range: $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience
Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, Sick time, and 13 observed holidays
ACE is an equal opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
Location: Remote
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to careers@acespace.org , with “Influencer Marketing Associate” in the subject line. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.
ACE is an equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and views the climate crisis as a social justice crisis. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people who experience gender oppression, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly encouraged to apply.
Jul 28, 2022
Full time
OVERVIEW
The climate emergency is here . The world as we know it is running out of time and the window for small, incremental action has closed. Instead, we need an emergency-level response to avert climate catastrophe—and leaders with the courage and mandate to take bold action. Our critical window of opportunity to sound the alarm is ever-narrowing and the time to act is now.
ACE’s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. We achieve our mission by reaching tens of millions of young people with our programs each year, training a new generation of leaders, amplifying youth voices to shift the narrative, and increasing diverse youth participation in our democracy.
Our staff and board members are dynamic, diverse, and talented, and our team is currently growing to meet this critical moment of opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY
ACE currently has more than 7,900 youth climate influencers in its Creator Collective. These influencers have an aggregate reach of more than 100 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch. To our knowledge, ACE is building the largest youth climate influencer network in the world.
The Influencer Marketing Associate will help to devise and execute our plan to decentralize and diversify our methods of growing our Youth Action Network (YAN) through large-scale influencer marketing campaigns via the Creator Collective. This position will be crucial in moving our large marketing investment away from social media corporations like Facebook and Google, and into the hands of our key stakeholders—young people.
This role will help channel the youth voice, empowering them to inspire other young people and society at large—especially communities of color—to act on the climate emergency.
This is a full-time position based remotely anywhere in the US. The Influencer Marketing Associate will work from home, meet weekly by video chat with teams and have weekly national full staff meetings with colleagues online.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Use in-list, organic search, and paid outreach methods to identify and recruit youth micro-influencers, while applying an equity lens.
Manage our SMS opt-in pathways, keywords, and tracking links/processes to measure the success of influencer content.
Manage a large number of creators throughout every phase of content creation and use influencer aggregator tools.
Conduct community building and outreach within our network of creators, offering resources and skill-share opportunities.
Coordinate with our ads team to boost and repurpose creator content for digital ads.
Manage influencer marketing and communications vendors when applicable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Building processes and systems: Manage and improve our highly scalable online system that guides creators from sign up, through content creation, and finally to payment.
Digital engagement and outreach: Write and send emails, text messages and other communications to our network of 880k+ youth activists and 7,900+ creators to motivate them to generate more content.
Campaign strategy: Take ownership of digital outreach for some of our specific marketing campaign verticals including ideation.
Stay updated: Keep on top of trends and hashtags within the short-form video ecosystems like TikTok, Reels, or Triller.
Influencer support: Vet, edit and provide quality feedback on video content from influencers, and also provide the infrastructure that supports creators with video assets. Act as the liaison between the ACE Marketing and Communications Team and influencers.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this role will be excited to take on a challenge, self-motivated with oodles of initiative and persistence, and have the following experiences and skills sets:
Great candidates will have some of the skills and experience listed below:
Experience with running some or all of the elements of a digital campaign, including fluency with common digital tools and technology, and comfortable learning new tech.
You have a rigorous eye for detail and are unable to ignore any out-of-place minutiae such as misplaced commas, extra spaces, or misconfigured settings.
You have a solid gut instinct for content review on what is appropriate content for sponsored ACE videos. This would include looking for profanity or other age-appropriate issues, fact-checking statistics, and comments made in creators’ videos, and making sure that all content is non-partisan (since ACE is a registered 501c3 non-profit).
Thrive in a fast-paced agile organization , where we are trying out new ideas, building out new processes, and growing rapidly in data complexity.
You are experienced in influencer marketing and have worked with content creators before in a previous role.
You have experience working with youth or on issues that young people care about, and you are deeply connected with trends and issues relevant to a youth audience.
You have mastery of social media platforms and features including TikTok, Instagram, and more.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience running an influencer management software like Upfluence, Creator IQ
Vast knowledge of social media platforms, their creators and the inner workings of platform communities
Nonprofit experience and/or an understanding of 501(c)(3) organizations
Existing expertise or willingness to master trends in climate education, youth organizing, and the climate movement.
Understanding of climate change, climate justice, the environment, and related social justice issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong computer skills (Google Suite)
We have no formal education requirements
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
POSITION DETAILS
Schedule: Full-time
Annual salary range: $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience
Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, Sick time, and 13 observed holidays
ACE is an equal opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
Location: Remote
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to careers@acespace.org , with “Influencer Marketing Associate” in the subject line. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.
ACE is an equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and views the climate crisis as a social justice crisis. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people who experience gender oppression, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly encouraged to apply.
Organization
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers impartial medical care in over 70 countries to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s common mission.
Department
Our dynamic Development Department is responsible for raising over $600 million annually to support the mission of the organization. The Integrated Channel Marketing team functions as an internal agency in collaboration with the Audience team to drive donor-centric integrated marketing efforts, including prospect, renewal and cultivation fundraising campaigns.
Project
Are you a creative and driven digital marketer with an eye for both the storytelling and data side of email marketing? Are you a strong collaborator with a positive approach to problem-solving? If so, we have a position for you.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a full-time Digital Marketing Coordinator–Email to help accelerate fundraising growth in our email marketing and SMS programs. Reporting to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Email your main priority will be to ensure smooth execution of the email program. In this role you’ll be supporting a dynamic and evolving program focusing on expanding our digital engagement, improving the performance of email acquisition and retention and increasing the share of digital revenue from sustainers — donors who give recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts.
With guidance from your Senior Manager, and with digital agency partners, you’ll collaborate with the Audience Teams to bring the work of MSF to life for our supporters with the right message at the right time. You will play an active role in achieving our fundraising goal of growing unrestricted digital revenue by at least 10 percent each year.
The Digital Marketing Coordinator–Email believes in an omnichannel marketing approach centered around the donor experience. You will use available tools and technologies to build and implement a strong segmentation and automation plan. You will play a pivotal role on an energetic, innovative, and growing digital marketing team.
On any given day you might:
Update the communications calendar to incorporate a rapid response email and SMS campaign to a headline-making emergency
Participate in a quarterly planning session to innovate retention and upgrade strategies under the guidance of Senior Manager, Email and in collaboration with your colleagues on the Audience Team and the Digital Marketing Agency
Ensure campaign content and imagery are in line with our commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion
Run analytics reports for Senior Manager, Email on the latest email & SMS campaigns for a last-minute meeting with MSF leadership
Job Responsibilities
You will report to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager–Email. Your responsibilities will include:
Project managing the production and review schedule and the marketing calendar for all MSF email and SMS communications
Working with our digital agency to further develop MSF’s email and SMS program by providing feedback on strategy, copy and images and serving as the liaison between the MSF Integrated Channel Marketing team, the Audience teams, the Communications and Program teams, and the Digital Marketing Agency
Helping to deliver effective audience messaging through collaboration with the Senior Manager, Email and the Audience teams on creative message customization and audience-first thinking within the email program
Collaborating with the Integrated Channel Marketing Team, the Audience Team, and the Digital Marketing Agency on audience segmentation, personalization, and targeting practices and construction of those groups
Building and launching emails and SMS in Salesforce Marketing Cloud as needed
Overseeing design and imagery, including selecting powerful, response-driving photos from our media database
Assisting in the design and development of donation forms, landing pages and surveys
Configuring and generating email, SMS and donation form reporting and finding trends in email reports to help inform future decisions and optimize performance
Provide training for members of other MSF teams in email creation
Advising on configuration of CRM and liaising with the Systems Team and vendors
Qualifications
You’re a data-driven digital marketer with an eye for captivating storytelling and persuasive messaging and design. You are a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage competing calendars and priorities . You are comfortable making recommendations and implementing strategies for copy, design, and process improvement.
Relevant experience in digital marketing and fundraising, especially in email and mobile. Agency experience a plus but not required.
Proven project management, time management, and follow-through skills. Ability to deal with shifting priorities and to communicate with diplomacy under pressure.
Expert interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills .
Detail oriented and focused on quality , able to proof-read and conduct quality assurance reviews.
Commitment to principles of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion; able to apply anti-racist and DEI approach in the creative development and review process.
A collaborative team player , able to build constructive and effective relationships with diverse groups of people.
Familiarity with HTML -- and the ability to quickly learn new marketing tools and systems to help us meet our goals.
Preferred but not required:
Non-profit fundraising experience.
Experience in a marketing cloud platform (such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Familiarity with CSS, Google Analytics , donor databases, or CRMs
Type
HQ
Pay Class
Full time Non-Exempt
Contract Type
Open ended contract
Additional Information
Compensation
Starting salary low to moderate 60's (commensurate with experience)
Desired Hiring Date
ASAP
How to Apply
Please visit our Careers Home Page to apply for this position.
Working Time
35 hours per week
Expected to work in a hybrid remote work environment with the ability to come into the NYC office a minimum of 2 times a week.
Apr 20, 2022
Full time
Organization
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers impartial medical care in over 70 countries to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s common mission.
Department
Our dynamic Development Department is responsible for raising over $600 million annually to support the mission of the organization. The Integrated Channel Marketing team functions as an internal agency in collaboration with the Audience team to drive donor-centric integrated marketing efforts, including prospect, renewal and cultivation fundraising campaigns.
Project
Are you a creative and driven digital marketer with an eye for both the storytelling and data side of email marketing? Are you a strong collaborator with a positive approach to problem-solving? If so, we have a position for you.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a full-time Digital Marketing Coordinator–Email to help accelerate fundraising growth in our email marketing and SMS programs. Reporting to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Email your main priority will be to ensure smooth execution of the email program. In this role you’ll be supporting a dynamic and evolving program focusing on expanding our digital engagement, improving the performance of email acquisition and retention and increasing the share of digital revenue from sustainers — donors who give recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts.
With guidance from your Senior Manager, and with digital agency partners, you’ll collaborate with the Audience Teams to bring the work of MSF to life for our supporters with the right message at the right time. You will play an active role in achieving our fundraising goal of growing unrestricted digital revenue by at least 10 percent each year.
The Digital Marketing Coordinator–Email believes in an omnichannel marketing approach centered around the donor experience. You will use available tools and technologies to build and implement a strong segmentation and automation plan. You will play a pivotal role on an energetic, innovative, and growing digital marketing team.
On any given day you might:
Update the communications calendar to incorporate a rapid response email and SMS campaign to a headline-making emergency
Participate in a quarterly planning session to innovate retention and upgrade strategies under the guidance of Senior Manager, Email and in collaboration with your colleagues on the Audience Team and the Digital Marketing Agency
Ensure campaign content and imagery are in line with our commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion
Run analytics reports for Senior Manager, Email on the latest email & SMS campaigns for a last-minute meeting with MSF leadership
Job Responsibilities
You will report to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager–Email. Your responsibilities will include:
Project managing the production and review schedule and the marketing calendar for all MSF email and SMS communications
Working with our digital agency to further develop MSF’s email and SMS program by providing feedback on strategy, copy and images and serving as the liaison between the MSF Integrated Channel Marketing team, the Audience teams, the Communications and Program teams, and the Digital Marketing Agency
Helping to deliver effective audience messaging through collaboration with the Senior Manager, Email and the Audience teams on creative message customization and audience-first thinking within the email program
Collaborating with the Integrated Channel Marketing Team, the Audience Team, and the Digital Marketing Agency on audience segmentation, personalization, and targeting practices and construction of those groups
Building and launching emails and SMS in Salesforce Marketing Cloud as needed
Overseeing design and imagery, including selecting powerful, response-driving photos from our media database
Assisting in the design and development of donation forms, landing pages and surveys
Configuring and generating email, SMS and donation form reporting and finding trends in email reports to help inform future decisions and optimize performance
Provide training for members of other MSF teams in email creation
Advising on configuration of CRM and liaising with the Systems Team and vendors
Qualifications
You’re a data-driven digital marketer with an eye for captivating storytelling and persuasive messaging and design. You are a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage competing calendars and priorities . You are comfortable making recommendations and implementing strategies for copy, design, and process improvement.
Relevant experience in digital marketing and fundraising, especially in email and mobile. Agency experience a plus but not required.
Proven project management, time management, and follow-through skills. Ability to deal with shifting priorities and to communicate with diplomacy under pressure.
Expert interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills .
Detail oriented and focused on quality , able to proof-read and conduct quality assurance reviews.
Commitment to principles of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion; able to apply anti-racist and DEI approach in the creative development and review process.
A collaborative team player , able to build constructive and effective relationships with diverse groups of people.
Familiarity with HTML -- and the ability to quickly learn new marketing tools and systems to help us meet our goals.
Preferred but not required:
Non-profit fundraising experience.
Experience in a marketing cloud platform (such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud)
Familiarity with CSS, Google Analytics , donor databases, or CRMs
Type
HQ
Pay Class
Full time Non-Exempt
Contract Type
Open ended contract
Additional Information
Compensation
Starting salary low to moderate 60's (commensurate with experience)
Desired Hiring Date
ASAP
How to Apply
Please visit our Careers Home Page to apply for this position.
Working Time
35 hours per week
Expected to work in a hybrid remote work environment with the ability to come into the NYC office a minimum of 2 times a week.
About Porchlight Music Theatre A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of $2.5 million, Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for the last 27 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight completed the best-attended and highest-grossing season in its history just prior to the pandemic. Porchlight delights more than 30,000 patrons each season with a three- to four-show Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; a Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; a New Faces Sing Broadway cabaret series; and a free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
About the Position Porchlight Music Theatre seeks a strategic marketing leader to serve as Marketing & Communications Director. The Director will create and execute both short-term and long-term strategic marketing plans to develop and grow an annual audience of more than 30,000 and ticket revenue in excess of $1 million. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director serves as a key member of the theatre’s senior management team, essential to conversations about critical issues that will have a lasting impact on the company and its position in the industry. The Marketing & Communications Director works closely with the Artistic, Development and Education departments to promote a diverse theatre season, events, fundraising campaigns, education programs, readings and more. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious leader in the field of arts marketing. Responsibilities/Roles: Subscriptions & Single Ticket Sales (30%) Conceive and execute robust, integrated subscription and single ticket campaigns, including direct marketing, digital and print media, media placements and strategic partnerships, to meet or exceed goals. Develop reporting and analytics to effectively track, assess and forecast sales and financial performance. Other Program Marketing (20%) Collaborating with program areas, develop, manage and evaluate marketing efforts and assets to brand and promote education programs, community outreach and fundraising events to maximize organizational revenue and ensure consistency with institutional branding. Audience Development & Community Partnerships (20%) Execute innovative audience development and customer experience strategies with a focus on increasing patron loyalty, maximizing revenue and increasing audience diversity. Collaborate closely with Audience Services Director on Porchlight’s main interactions with patrons to ensure the highest-quality customer experience. Plan, manage and execute audience and market research to assess audience satisfaction, understand demographic and psychographic profiles, and hone audience-building strategies Brand & Content Management (10%) Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to achieve organizational goals for branding, public relations, partnerships, sales and awareness. Manage and cultivate Porchlight’s brand and key messaging in local, regional and national markets, including high-level institutional content management of all web, digital and print projects, marketing collateral and advertising campaigns, providing creative direction and approval. Media Relations & Corporate Communications (10%) Manage and collaborate with external media relations firm on institutional and programmatic communications that generate consistent local, regional, and national media interest. Collaborate with ED on corporate communications, including talking points, board communications and strategic updates. Other (10%) Manage Marketing Department staff, calendar, budget and processes. Oversee comprehensive organizational communications calendar, including all artistic, fundraising and education/outreach programs. Negotiate favorable terms and sponsorships with major vendors such as designers, printers, mailing house, and media (for ad placement). Serve as staff liaison to board Marketing & Engagement Committee. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience in performing arts marketing with a proven track record in setting and executing strategy, and achieving goals
Strong organizational, planning and personnel management skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical abilities, creativity and unwavering interest in detail
Evidence of maturity, drive and enthusiasm
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Proficiency in digital media best practices (social, SEO, display, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with CRM databases (ex: PatronManager/Salesforce)
Love of theatre/performing arts
Cultural competency to work with individuals and groups from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, educational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as members of the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming communities
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Local to the Chicago area. Porchlight has a hybrid work structure but the nature of this position and the industry requires some in-person work and events.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary: $75,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: optional individual health insurance with 80% employer contribution; optional dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
TO APPLY Please send cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . Full job description posted at porchlightmusictheatre.org/about/opportunity/. No phone calls, please. Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mar 10, 2022
Full time
About Porchlight Music Theatre A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of $2.5 million, Porchlight Music Theatre is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for the last 27 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight completed the best-attended and highest-grossing season in its history just prior to the pandemic. Porchlight delights more than 30,000 patrons each season with a three- to four-show Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; a Porchlight Revisits series of rarely seen musicals in limited run with enhanced dramaturgy; a New Faces Sing Broadway cabaret series; and a free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
About the Position Porchlight Music Theatre seeks a strategic marketing leader to serve as Marketing & Communications Director. The Director will create and execute both short-term and long-term strategic marketing plans to develop and grow an annual audience of more than 30,000 and ticket revenue in excess of $1 million. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director serves as a key member of the theatre’s senior management team, essential to conversations about critical issues that will have a lasting impact on the company and its position in the industry. The Marketing & Communications Director works closely with the Artistic, Development and Education departments to promote a diverse theatre season, events, fundraising campaigns, education programs, readings and more. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious leader in the field of arts marketing. Responsibilities/Roles: Subscriptions & Single Ticket Sales (30%) Conceive and execute robust, integrated subscription and single ticket campaigns, including direct marketing, digital and print media, media placements and strategic partnerships, to meet or exceed goals. Develop reporting and analytics to effectively track, assess and forecast sales and financial performance. Other Program Marketing (20%) Collaborating with program areas, develop, manage and evaluate marketing efforts and assets to brand and promote education programs, community outreach and fundraising events to maximize organizational revenue and ensure consistency with institutional branding. Audience Development & Community Partnerships (20%) Execute innovative audience development and customer experience strategies with a focus on increasing patron loyalty, maximizing revenue and increasing audience diversity. Collaborate closely with Audience Services Director on Porchlight’s main interactions with patrons to ensure the highest-quality customer experience. Plan, manage and execute audience and market research to assess audience satisfaction, understand demographic and psychographic profiles, and hone audience-building strategies Brand & Content Management (10%) Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to achieve organizational goals for branding, public relations, partnerships, sales and awareness. Manage and cultivate Porchlight’s brand and key messaging in local, regional and national markets, including high-level institutional content management of all web, digital and print projects, marketing collateral and advertising campaigns, providing creative direction and approval. Media Relations & Corporate Communications (10%) Manage and collaborate with external media relations firm on institutional and programmatic communications that generate consistent local, regional, and national media interest. Collaborate with ED on corporate communications, including talking points, board communications and strategic updates. Other (10%) Manage Marketing Department staff, calendar, budget and processes. Oversee comprehensive organizational communications calendar, including all artistic, fundraising and education/outreach programs. Negotiate favorable terms and sponsorships with major vendors such as designers, printers, mailing house, and media (for ad placement). Serve as staff liaison to board Marketing & Engagement Committee. Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience in performing arts marketing with a proven track record in setting and executing strategy, and achieving goals
Strong organizational, planning and personnel management skills with ability to focus on strategic vision as well as day-to-day plans
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical abilities, creativity and unwavering interest in detail
Evidence of maturity, drive and enthusiasm
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Proficiency in digital media best practices (social, SEO, display, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with CRM databases (ex: PatronManager/Salesforce)
Love of theatre/performing arts
Cultural competency to work with individuals and groups from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, educational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as members of the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming communities
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as performances, events or meetings require
Local to the Chicago area. Porchlight has a hybrid work structure but the nature of this position and the industry requires some in-person work and events.
Compensation/Benefits: Salary: $75,000, commensurate with experience Benefits: optional individual health insurance with 80% employer contribution; optional dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
TO APPLY Please send cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org . Full job description posted at porchlightmusictheatre.org/about/opportunity/. No phone calls, please. Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
Urban Alliance (UA) believes that all young people deserve equal access to the paid work experiences, professional networks, and skills training needed to achieve economic mobility. We are currently seeking a creative, strategic storyteller with a passion for advancing equity to serve as Communications Director. This role leads the organization’s external communications strategy to drive increased visibility and partner and donor engagement – including media relations, marketing, messaging, and strategy. The Communications Director is an integral part of UA’s national team, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and provides communications oversight and support to four UA regions: Greater Washington, DC, Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. The Communications and Advocacy Associate reports to this position.
The ideal candidate is a hard-working self-starter with a demonstrated track record of successful media engagement, a knack for building relationships, and excellent writing skills. The position is ideally based in our Washington, DC headquarters (currently on hybrid remote work schedule), but could be based in one of UA’s other regions (Chicago, Detroit, or Baltimore). Occasional travel to other regions is required.
About Urban Alliance
Urban Alliance provides economically-disadvantaged young people with the exposure, opportunity, support, and training needed to prepare them for lifelong economic self-sufficiency. Urban Alliance’s core program matches underserved high school seniors with paid, professional internships, job skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and ongoing post-program support to expand their idea of what is possible for their future. Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1996, Urban Alliance has since expanded to Baltimore, Chicago, and Northern Virginia. To date, Urban Alliance has placed over 4,000 students in paid internships and served more than 18,000 through job skills training.
Responsibilities
Media Relations – Serve as UA spokesperson, leading all media outreach, building relationships with local and national media, and developing a proactive media strategy for all major organizational announcements.
Writing and Storytelling – Serve as the organization’s content lead, supporting the Communications and Advocacy Associate and external vendors in producing external content including press releases, student and job partner stories, articles, op-eds, reports, white papers, marketing materials, external newsletters, blog posts, web graphics, and more. Manage relationships with external design vendors.
Marketing and Messaging Platform – Lead marketing efforts, including the production of external materials and advertising, developing and refining messages, and audience targeting. Ensure message cohesion and brand unity across the organization. Manage relationship with external communications firm to develop new messaging platform.
Social Media and Website – Oversee Urban Alliance social media and website strategy (day to day content will be created and managed by Communications and Advocacy Associate). Manage overall relationship with external website vendor(s).
Executive and Partner Communications – Provide direct support to senior and regional leadership in preparation for speaking engagements and media interviews, train new public-facing staff in media best practices, and produce and edit written content for CEO. Lead and build relationships with communications staff at partner organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and major foundations.
Regional Support – Develop and execute regional communication plans for events and other announcements to increase regional visibility. Act as communications liaison with regions. Ensure brand cohesion across regions.
Strategic Planning – Regularly advise CEO and other senior leadership on visibility, messaging, and public engagement. Lead on communications aspect of organization’s strategic planning. Create and streamline communications policies and processes as needed. Create specific annual and multi-year communications plans to meet overall organizational goals. Monitor and analyze communications metrics.
Public National Events – Oversee the Communications and Advocacy Associate in her work executing national public-facing events, including logistics, booking guest speakers, managing graphic design, photography and videography vendors, preparing or approving written and designed event materials, and developing comprehensive pre- and post-event media outreach strategy.
Staff and Vendor Management – Manage and oversee the professional development of the Communications and Advocacy Associate. Manage multiple external vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and tracking deliverables.
Required Qualifications
7-10 years of progressively responsible communications experience (nonprofit, political, or agency experience is preferred) with 2-3 years of management experience
Experience leading a communications team or communications projects across an organization
Demonstrated track record of successful earned media placements
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects and problem-solve independently
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to quickly adapt to different voices and audiences
Passion and empathy for UA’s mission and students
Creativity and a deep understanding of the elements of compelling written, oral, and visual storytelling
Experience with media relations and external communications vendors
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design tools, including Canva
Photography and video editing expertise
WordPress or other website management experience
Compensation and Benefit Package:
At Urban Alliance one of our core values is taking care of each other, and this includes offering competitive benefits, paid time off, and options for remote work.
The total compensation package for this position is between $95,000 -$105,000. In addition to having paid time off between December 25th and January 1st, we provide 18 days of paid time off plus 10 paid federal holidays, as well as birthday and diversity paid holidays. Additional days are provided to staff after three years. Depending on the calendar, additional paid closure days and early closure days are established each year. Our benefits include a comprehensive health plan with 90% individual healthcare coverage for employees, 403(B) retirement plans with a 3% match, whole life insurance and pre-tax commuter benefits. In addition, depending on responsibilities, we offer working remotely up to two days per week and flexible hours when possible.
Urban Alliance Vaccination Policy
As established by the Urban Alliance Board of Directors, all employees are required to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious reasonable accommodation is approved. If offered a job, the candidate must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated with one of the CDC-authorized vaccines, including either Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson / Janssen or request and be granted an accommodation before their start date.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (ideally one formal (i.e. press release) and one informal (i.e. story) in a single PDF document.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
Position Summary
Urban Alliance (UA) believes that all young people deserve equal access to the paid work experiences, professional networks, and skills training needed to achieve economic mobility. We are currently seeking a creative, strategic storyteller with a passion for advancing equity to serve as Communications Director. This role leads the organization’s external communications strategy to drive increased visibility and partner and donor engagement – including media relations, marketing, messaging, and strategy. The Communications Director is an integral part of UA’s national team, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and provides communications oversight and support to four UA regions: Greater Washington, DC, Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. The Communications and Advocacy Associate reports to this position.
The ideal candidate is a hard-working self-starter with a demonstrated track record of successful media engagement, a knack for building relationships, and excellent writing skills. The position is ideally based in our Washington, DC headquarters (currently on hybrid remote work schedule), but could be based in one of UA’s other regions (Chicago, Detroit, or Baltimore). Occasional travel to other regions is required.
About Urban Alliance
Urban Alliance provides economically-disadvantaged young people with the exposure, opportunity, support, and training needed to prepare them for lifelong economic self-sufficiency. Urban Alliance’s core program matches underserved high school seniors with paid, professional internships, job skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and ongoing post-program support to expand their idea of what is possible for their future. Founded in Washington, D.C. in 1996, Urban Alliance has since expanded to Baltimore, Chicago, and Northern Virginia. To date, Urban Alliance has placed over 4,000 students in paid internships and served more than 18,000 through job skills training.
Responsibilities
Media Relations – Serve as UA spokesperson, leading all media outreach, building relationships with local and national media, and developing a proactive media strategy for all major organizational announcements.
Writing and Storytelling – Serve as the organization’s content lead, supporting the Communications and Advocacy Associate and external vendors in producing external content including press releases, student and job partner stories, articles, op-eds, reports, white papers, marketing materials, external newsletters, blog posts, web graphics, and more. Manage relationships with external design vendors.
Marketing and Messaging Platform – Lead marketing efforts, including the production of external materials and advertising, developing and refining messages, and audience targeting. Ensure message cohesion and brand unity across the organization. Manage relationship with external communications firm to develop new messaging platform.
Social Media and Website – Oversee Urban Alliance social media and website strategy (day to day content will be created and managed by Communications and Advocacy Associate). Manage overall relationship with external website vendor(s).
Executive and Partner Communications – Provide direct support to senior and regional leadership in preparation for speaking engagements and media interviews, train new public-facing staff in media best practices, and produce and edit written content for CEO. Lead and build relationships with communications staff at partner organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and major foundations.
Regional Support – Develop and execute regional communication plans for events and other announcements to increase regional visibility. Act as communications liaison with regions. Ensure brand cohesion across regions.
Strategic Planning – Regularly advise CEO and other senior leadership on visibility, messaging, and public engagement. Lead on communications aspect of organization’s strategic planning. Create and streamline communications policies and processes as needed. Create specific annual and multi-year communications plans to meet overall organizational goals. Monitor and analyze communications metrics.
Public National Events – Oversee the Communications and Advocacy Associate in her work executing national public-facing events, including logistics, booking guest speakers, managing graphic design, photography and videography vendors, preparing or approving written and designed event materials, and developing comprehensive pre- and post-event media outreach strategy.
Staff and Vendor Management – Manage and oversee the professional development of the Communications and Advocacy Associate. Manage multiple external vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and tracking deliverables.
Required Qualifications
7-10 years of progressively responsible communications experience (nonprofit, political, or agency experience is preferred) with 2-3 years of management experience
Experience leading a communications team or communications projects across an organization
Demonstrated track record of successful earned media placements
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects and problem-solve independently
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to quickly adapt to different voices and audiences
Passion and empathy for UA’s mission and students
Creativity and a deep understanding of the elements of compelling written, oral, and visual storytelling
Experience with media relations and external communications vendors
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design tools, including Canva
Photography and video editing expertise
WordPress or other website management experience
Compensation and Benefit Package:
At Urban Alliance one of our core values is taking care of each other, and this includes offering competitive benefits, paid time off, and options for remote work.
The total compensation package for this position is between $95,000 -$105,000. In addition to having paid time off between December 25th and January 1st, we provide 18 days of paid time off plus 10 paid federal holidays, as well as birthday and diversity paid holidays. Additional days are provided to staff after three years. Depending on the calendar, additional paid closure days and early closure days are established each year. Our benefits include a comprehensive health plan with 90% individual healthcare coverage for employees, 403(B) retirement plans with a 3% match, whole life insurance and pre-tax commuter benefits. In addition, depending on responsibilities, we offer working remotely up to two days per week and flexible hours when possible.
Urban Alliance Vaccination Policy
As established by the Urban Alliance Board of Directors, all employees are required to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious reasonable accommodation is approved. If offered a job, the candidate must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated with one of the CDC-authorized vaccines, including either Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson / Janssen or request and be granted an accommodation before their start date.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (ideally one formal (i.e. press release) and one informal (i.e. story) in a single PDF document.
PHYSICIAN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
256 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Digital Campaign Manager
Location: This position is usually located in our headquarters in New York City, but is remote while offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Classification: Full-time| Exempt
Work Authorization : Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Organization Description
For more than 30 years, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) has used science and medicine to document and call attention to mass atrocities and severe human rights violations. We investigate and document abuses, give voice to survivors and witnesses, and plant seeds of reconciliation by ensuring that perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes. PHR uses our core disciplines – science, medicine, forensics, and public health – to inform our research and investigations and to strengthen the skills of frontline human rights defenders. We work closely with hundreds of partners around the world, using facts to wage effective advocacy and campaigning and providing critical scientific evidence so that survivors can seek justice.
PHR, which shared in the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for our work to end the scourge of landmines, is poised for even greater growth and impact. As part of that strategy, we are seeking committed activists with a passion for human rights.
Role Description
Physicians for Human Rights seeks an experienced digital campaign manager to spearhead PHR’s digital direct response work and to support PHR’s overall digital portfolio. Reporting to the digital director, the digital campaign manager is responsible for developing strategies and managing implementation of multi-channel digital advocacy and fundraising campaigns – including email, social, and web – to substantially grow and steward the supporter base for PHR and its unique role in the human rights field.
The manager will be a key member PHR’s digital team, and work in partnership with PHR’s external marketing consultants and cross-functionally with PHR’s internal communications, advocacy, and development team members.
Reports to : Interim Director of Communications & Digital Director
Responsibilities
Plan and implement a comprehensive digital direct response program to grow annual support from donors with a giving level below $5,000, including sustainer giving.
Collaborate with marketing agency to manage comprehensive digital direct response program – including donor cultivation, renewal, and solicitation campaigns, monthly giving, donor acquisition and stewardship, and digital advocacy efforts.
Liaison with the development team to align digital campaigns with direct mail fundraising efforts.
Lead a cross-departmental team effort to develop and execute online campaigns, online advertising, and online/offline grassroots strategies to build a constituent base for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
Create and execute donor conversion, retention, and upgrade strategies.
In collaboration with marketing agency, develop email strategies, creative direction, and lead implementation of email campaigns to drive fundraising and advocacy consistent with PHR’s brand.
Provide programmatic information and materials to marketing agency and oversee final product that is produced for digital communications related to fundraising, advocacy, and other campaigning.
Work closely with communications and advocacy teams to support an overall digital strategy for expanding PHR’s network of medical professionals.
Manage relationships with outside vendors and marketing agency, including those focused on online fundraising, marketing, and advocacy efforts to ensure they are aligned with organizational objectives and agreed-upon deliverables.
Develop a framework for tracking, evaluating, and optimizing campaign performance and engagement metrics and analyze and incorporate data into recommendations and plans.
Compile and analyze data analytics to support decision making in real time and for longer- term sustainable growth along the donor pathway, including list growth and engagement as well as fundraising metrics.
Identify strategy for use of donor segments and suppression lists to retain and upgrade donors.
Focus on current best practices and new emerging fundraising and advocacy technologies, including online giving functionality, grassroots advocacy, email solicitations, social media, and crowdfunding.
Provide input to income and expense budgets; review and approve vendor invoicing.
Other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
Five to seven years of experience in digital campaign planning and execution; rapid response; email marketing; list building; fundraising; mobilizing “influencers” via social; writing and editing; and using data for decision making.
Hands-on experience and success in planning, developing, and delivering successful digital fundraising and/or advocacy campaigns and project management in a nonprofit environment.
Experience using online tools, processes, and techniques for donor development, engagement, recruitment, retention, conversions, and list building.
Experience managing relationships with vendors and success working in cross-departmental teams.
Prior experience with CRMs, donation processing platforms, advocacy, and email marketing platforms. PHR’s ecosystem includes Salesforce, Springboard, WordPress, DotDigital. Experience in one or more of these platforms is preferred.
Skills
Passionate about building and mobilizing a movement of health professionals and others in support of human rights.
Enjoys collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced team- and matrix-oriented working environment.
Data-driven decision-maker who uses analytics and data to guide strategic decisions that align with digital goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to message quickly and effectively, and in a manner that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values.
Strong project management skills.
Passionate about learning new skills.
Networked in the nonprofit digital world of fundraising and advocacy.
Proactive, flexible, creative, and prepared for hard work.
Excellent judgement and resourcefulness.
Energetic self-starter with outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through, and proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
Fluency in English is a requirement, additional languages a plus.
Salary and Benefits
PHR offers competitive compensation, with options for medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation. PHR observes the last week of the calendar year as an opportunity to refresh, with all offices closed.
More information about Physicians for Human Rights can be found at www.phr.org.
To Apply
Please combine your cover letter and resume as a pdf or a word document and send it to resumes@phr.org. Indicate your “ Last Name/First Name, Digital Campaign Manager ” in the email subject line.
A complete application consists of:
a) A thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are qualified for/interested in the Digital Campaign Manager position with PHR.
b) Resume/curriculum vitae.
Only complete applications in the format requested sent to resumes@phr.org will be considered.
Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, or any other protection afforded by law .
Aug 19, 2021
Full time
Digital Campaign Manager
Location: This position is usually located in our headquarters in New York City, but is remote while offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Classification: Full-time| Exempt
Work Authorization : Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Organization Description
For more than 30 years, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) has used science and medicine to document and call attention to mass atrocities and severe human rights violations. We investigate and document abuses, give voice to survivors and witnesses, and plant seeds of reconciliation by ensuring that perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes. PHR uses our core disciplines – science, medicine, forensics, and public health – to inform our research and investigations and to strengthen the skills of frontline human rights defenders. We work closely with hundreds of partners around the world, using facts to wage effective advocacy and campaigning and providing critical scientific evidence so that survivors can seek justice.
PHR, which shared in the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for our work to end the scourge of landmines, is poised for even greater growth and impact. As part of that strategy, we are seeking committed activists with a passion for human rights.
Role Description
Physicians for Human Rights seeks an experienced digital campaign manager to spearhead PHR’s digital direct response work and to support PHR’s overall digital portfolio. Reporting to the digital director, the digital campaign manager is responsible for developing strategies and managing implementation of multi-channel digital advocacy and fundraising campaigns – including email, social, and web – to substantially grow and steward the supporter base for PHR and its unique role in the human rights field.
The manager will be a key member PHR’s digital team, and work in partnership with PHR’s external marketing consultants and cross-functionally with PHR’s internal communications, advocacy, and development team members.
Reports to : Interim Director of Communications & Digital Director
Responsibilities
Plan and implement a comprehensive digital direct response program to grow annual support from donors with a giving level below $5,000, including sustainer giving.
Collaborate with marketing agency to manage comprehensive digital direct response program – including donor cultivation, renewal, and solicitation campaigns, monthly giving, donor acquisition and stewardship, and digital advocacy efforts.
Liaison with the development team to align digital campaigns with direct mail fundraising efforts.
Lead a cross-departmental team effort to develop and execute online campaigns, online advertising, and online/offline grassroots strategies to build a constituent base for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
Create and execute donor conversion, retention, and upgrade strategies.
In collaboration with marketing agency, develop email strategies, creative direction, and lead implementation of email campaigns to drive fundraising and advocacy consistent with PHR’s brand.
Provide programmatic information and materials to marketing agency and oversee final product that is produced for digital communications related to fundraising, advocacy, and other campaigning.
Work closely with communications and advocacy teams to support an overall digital strategy for expanding PHR’s network of medical professionals.
Manage relationships with outside vendors and marketing agency, including those focused on online fundraising, marketing, and advocacy efforts to ensure they are aligned with organizational objectives and agreed-upon deliverables.
Develop a framework for tracking, evaluating, and optimizing campaign performance and engagement metrics and analyze and incorporate data into recommendations and plans.
Compile and analyze data analytics to support decision making in real time and for longer- term sustainable growth along the donor pathway, including list growth and engagement as well as fundraising metrics.
Identify strategy for use of donor segments and suppression lists to retain and upgrade donors.
Focus on current best practices and new emerging fundraising and advocacy technologies, including online giving functionality, grassroots advocacy, email solicitations, social media, and crowdfunding.
Provide input to income and expense budgets; review and approve vendor invoicing.
Other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
Five to seven years of experience in digital campaign planning and execution; rapid response; email marketing; list building; fundraising; mobilizing “influencers” via social; writing and editing; and using data for decision making.
Hands-on experience and success in planning, developing, and delivering successful digital fundraising and/or advocacy campaigns and project management in a nonprofit environment.
Experience using online tools, processes, and techniques for donor development, engagement, recruitment, retention, conversions, and list building.
Experience managing relationships with vendors and success working in cross-departmental teams.
Prior experience with CRMs, donation processing platforms, advocacy, and email marketing platforms. PHR’s ecosystem includes Salesforce, Springboard, WordPress, DotDigital. Experience in one or more of these platforms is preferred.
Skills
Passionate about building and mobilizing a movement of health professionals and others in support of human rights.
Enjoys collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced team- and matrix-oriented working environment.
Data-driven decision-maker who uses analytics and data to guide strategic decisions that align with digital goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to message quickly and effectively, and in a manner that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values.
Strong project management skills.
Passionate about learning new skills.
Networked in the nonprofit digital world of fundraising and advocacy.
Proactive, flexible, creative, and prepared for hard work.
Excellent judgement and resourcefulness.
Energetic self-starter with outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through, and proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
Fluency in English is a requirement, additional languages a plus.
Salary and Benefits
PHR offers competitive compensation, with options for medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation. PHR observes the last week of the calendar year as an opportunity to refresh, with all offices closed.
More information about Physicians for Human Rights can be found at www.phr.org.
To Apply
Please combine your cover letter and resume as a pdf or a word document and send it to resumes@phr.org. Indicate your “ Last Name/First Name, Digital Campaign Manager ” in the email subject line.
A complete application consists of:
a) A thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are qualified for/interested in the Digital Campaign Manager position with PHR.
b) Resume/curriculum vitae.
Only complete applications in the format requested sent to resumes@phr.org will be considered.
Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, or any other protection afforded by law .
Pay Grade : 112
Job Code: TBD
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
This person may be responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts as it relates to events and the development and coordination of events and marketing materials.
Essential Job Functions
Conference Center
Establishes and maintains relationships with local hospitality partners;
Primary duty is obtaining orders or contracts from non-local customers for use of the Conference Center facility and groups or organizations soliciting group hotel rates with local hoteliers;
Maintains a working knowledge of Metro Atlanta facilities, attractions and services available to client. Acts as a liaison between these entities and client, negotiating with suppliers on behalf of the client to win the business for Douglasville;
Makes presentations and prepares bid packets to organizations as well as soliciting clients by phone, letter, direct mail, e-mail, & in-person sales calls. Follows with leads to hotels providing information regarding groups’ history and current data (dates, number of rooms, attendance, and meeting specs);
Develop itineraries, packages and more for both individual leisure travelers and groups and develop appropriate sales tools to enhance production. Customize events for groups as requested;
Create presentations to display and communicate ideas, offerings, options, booth design ideas, booth messaging, event messaging etc. for trade shows and large events
Develops techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing customer contacts
Responsible for generating new leads and setting goals;
Oversees and organizes promotional materials and assemble information packages for promotions;
Plans Conference Center signature events each year
Address customer inquiries regarding property facilities, room rates and services;
Conducts site inspections and property tours with potential customers;
Prepares proposals, contracts, reports and banquet event orders throughout the sales process;
Serves as the point of contact for customers;
Communicates with customers by phone and email to address questions and concerns;
coordinates with onsite catering team on upcoming events
Oversees upcoming events with Conference Center staff;
Promotes awareness of Conference Center at expos, tradeshows and bridal shows;
Performs general office duties to support Conference Center staff; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Relations, Marketing or any related field; and five (3) years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general office practices and terminology
Skilled in Microsoft office and Adobe suite
Ability to use proper grammar and spelling
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
Ability to create art work for promotional materials
Ability to maintain effective relationships with local community groups and various city departments
Ability to manage projects simultaneously
Ability to operate routine office machines, including fax machines and copiers
Ability to operate a PC, perform data entry and print documents
Ability to provide excellent customer service to employees and vendors in person and by telephone
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends
Physical Demands
The work is light work and requires handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works customarily and regularly off-site at trade shops and similar events.
Jul 21, 2021
Full time
Pay Grade : 112
Job Code: TBD
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
This person may be responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts as it relates to events and the development and coordination of events and marketing materials.
Essential Job Functions
Conference Center
Establishes and maintains relationships with local hospitality partners;
Primary duty is obtaining orders or contracts from non-local customers for use of the Conference Center facility and groups or organizations soliciting group hotel rates with local hoteliers;
Maintains a working knowledge of Metro Atlanta facilities, attractions and services available to client. Acts as a liaison between these entities and client, negotiating with suppliers on behalf of the client to win the business for Douglasville;
Makes presentations and prepares bid packets to organizations as well as soliciting clients by phone, letter, direct mail, e-mail, & in-person sales calls. Follows with leads to hotels providing information regarding groups’ history and current data (dates, number of rooms, attendance, and meeting specs);
Develop itineraries, packages and more for both individual leisure travelers and groups and develop appropriate sales tools to enhance production. Customize events for groups as requested;
Create presentations to display and communicate ideas, offerings, options, booth design ideas, booth messaging, event messaging etc. for trade shows and large events
Develops techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing customer contacts
Responsible for generating new leads and setting goals;
Oversees and organizes promotional materials and assemble information packages for promotions;
Plans Conference Center signature events each year
Address customer inquiries regarding property facilities, room rates and services;
Conducts site inspections and property tours with potential customers;
Prepares proposals, contracts, reports and banquet event orders throughout the sales process;
Serves as the point of contact for customers;
Communicates with customers by phone and email to address questions and concerns;
coordinates with onsite catering team on upcoming events
Oversees upcoming events with Conference Center staff;
Promotes awareness of Conference Center at expos, tradeshows and bridal shows;
Performs general office duties to support Conference Center staff; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Relations, Marketing or any related field; and five (3) years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general office practices and terminology
Skilled in Microsoft office and Adobe suite
Ability to use proper grammar and spelling
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
Ability to create art work for promotional materials
Ability to maintain effective relationships with local community groups and various city departments
Ability to manage projects simultaneously
Ability to operate routine office machines, including fax machines and copiers
Ability to operate a PC, perform data entry and print documents
Ability to provide excellent customer service to employees and vendors in person and by telephone
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends
Physical Demands
The work is light work and requires handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works customarily and regularly off-site at trade shops and similar events.
OFFICE LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Flexible within Texas, San Antonio, Austin or Houston are preferred
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 80 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org/texas or follow @nature_texas on Twitter.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Communications Manager is invaluable. Communicating the stories of our conservation successes and relaying the importance and urgency of environmental protection are hallmarks of this position. Going out in the field—when possible—to learn firsthand from our scientists and partners, participating in strategic communications meetings and creative brainstorms; this is ideal for a person who loves to write, report, and collaborate with team members who are equal parts dedicated, smart, committed, and enthusiastic about bringing to life the mission of The Nature Conservancy. The Communications Manager writes and edits a variety of communications materials, in addition to media relations, strategic communications, some social media work and managing regular communications pieces such as newsletters and webinars. As a media liaison and communications manager for the state’s chapter, this role is a key position on the marketing team, and as such it presents opportunities for creativity, storytelling and significant contributions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Communications Manager is responsible for implementing and managing communication and media tactics as outlined in approved strategies and plans. They help facilitate ongoing communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing division internal and external stakeholders and reporters—and identifies communication and media needs and opportunities within the purview. They help develop broad strategic communications plans, key messages and talking points, as needed. They research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, web articles, webinars and social media posts as directed in program marketing plans. The Communications Manager employs a variety of tactics to communicate goals, objectives and mission. They actively identify target audiences and cultivates media contacts on a local and national level. They will work on events and executive visibility for the state’s chapter as needed. They may develop and foster relationships with internal and external partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Serves as the team lead on assigned communication and/or media initiatives
Works directly with reporters to pitch chapter’s stories to and respond to inbound media requests
Works closely with marketing team members to ensure our projects are aligned with our internal editorial content strategy as well as conservation goals and objectives
Manages and implements communications projects to raise our visibility in key markets as appropriate: Producing webinars or managing outside events as is appropriate and/ or safe; overseeing content for and production of our monthly e-newsletter; contributing social media content
Collaborates with the chapter’s staff and marketing team to manage reputational risk issues—including drafting talking points, holding statements and other communications materials as necessary
Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
Resolves issues independently within a program area
Opportunity to act independently within program goals
May work with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables
Write various materials for the State Director, including op-eds, proposals and other pieces as they’re assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects
Experience writing, editing and proofreading
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual skills appreciated
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred
Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies
Experience developing media relations networks
Familiarity with communication technologies—including social media platforms and tools—and best practices
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline
Experience leading or managing project
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49856, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Jun 21, 2021
Full time
OFFICE LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Flexible within Texas, San Antonio, Austin or Houston are preferred
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 80 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org/texas or follow @nature_texas on Twitter.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Communications Manager is invaluable. Communicating the stories of our conservation successes and relaying the importance and urgency of environmental protection are hallmarks of this position. Going out in the field—when possible—to learn firsthand from our scientists and partners, participating in strategic communications meetings and creative brainstorms; this is ideal for a person who loves to write, report, and collaborate with team members who are equal parts dedicated, smart, committed, and enthusiastic about bringing to life the mission of The Nature Conservancy. The Communications Manager writes and edits a variety of communications materials, in addition to media relations, strategic communications, some social media work and managing regular communications pieces such as newsletters and webinars. As a media liaison and communications manager for the state’s chapter, this role is a key position on the marketing team, and as such it presents opportunities for creativity, storytelling and significant contributions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Communications Manager is responsible for implementing and managing communication and media tactics as outlined in approved strategies and plans. They help facilitate ongoing communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing division internal and external stakeholders and reporters—and identifies communication and media needs and opportunities within the purview. They help develop broad strategic communications plans, key messages and talking points, as needed. They research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, web articles, webinars and social media posts as directed in program marketing plans. The Communications Manager employs a variety of tactics to communicate goals, objectives and mission. They actively identify target audiences and cultivates media contacts on a local and national level. They will work on events and executive visibility for the state’s chapter as needed. They may develop and foster relationships with internal and external partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Serves as the team lead on assigned communication and/or media initiatives
Works directly with reporters to pitch chapter’s stories to and respond to inbound media requests
Works closely with marketing team members to ensure our projects are aligned with our internal editorial content strategy as well as conservation goals and objectives
Manages and implements communications projects to raise our visibility in key markets as appropriate: Producing webinars or managing outside events as is appropriate and/ or safe; overseeing content for and production of our monthly e-newsletter; contributing social media content
Collaborates with the chapter’s staff and marketing team to manage reputational risk issues—including drafting talking points, holding statements and other communications materials as necessary
Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
Resolves issues independently within a program area
Opportunity to act independently within program goals
May work with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables
Write various materials for the State Director, including op-eds, proposals and other pieces as they’re assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects
Experience writing, editing and proofreading
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual skills appreciated
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred
Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies
Experience developing media relations networks
Familiarity with communication technologies—including social media platforms and tools—and best practices
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline
Experience leading or managing project
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49856, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
The National Wildlife Federation is are looking for a growth-minded e commerce finance director for our Garden for Wildlife (GFW) Social Ecommerce Business to work in our Reston, VA office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). You will oversee all aspects of the financial health of our new Garden for Wildlife™ Business. This business will expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively improving the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. GFW is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™. You will work with marketing, production, finance, operations and other leadership within Innovation & Growth.
About the National Wildlife Federation
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Your Role
Team lead for managing the annual budget, accurate forecasting for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets.
Work with the members of the GFW team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide information for budget reconciliations and plant orders.
Develop approaches to contain costs, improve systems and streamline financial management for the business.
Serve as liaison with the National Wildlife Federation’s Finance department staff to ensure overall effectiveness and compliance.
Your impact
Plan and Implement the E-commerce Business Budget
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to our organization
Track revenue and expenses for plant sales, growers, fulfillment, tech costs and marketing.
Review the monthly P&L and provide trimester updates as needed.
Data Reporting and Analysis
Analyze various streams of data to ensure Garden for Wildlife is on track to hit its goals.
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Determine short- and long-term financial performance based on previous sales data, trends in the economy, and comparisons with others in the industry.
Oversee Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Assist team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded
Manage the accounting to ensure payment to outside fulfillment company, growers, shipping and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Coordinates with National Wildlife Federation’s legal and finance leads to manage all contract processing including modifications and renewals.
Reconcile reports and works through NWF systems to ensure state taxes are paid.
Prepare performance and financial reports
Promote continual process improvements and financial risk assessment
You Have
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration
At least 7 years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning
Critical thinking and analysis
Accounting and budget management skills
Strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal, communication and collaboration skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel (can perform complex functions)
Ability to navigate databases, spreadsheets, digital web platform.
Nice to Have
Experience in reconciling ecommerce sales with Paypal, Chasepayment tech desired
Salesforce experience a plus
Experience in finances of organizations that range across small start up companies to larger nonprofit subsidiary financial systems, preferred
Equally important non-technical skills
Entrepreneurial and growth mind-set
Strong communicator and collaborator
An enthusiasm for making an impact
Interest in our conservation mission
What we’ll give you
The salary range for this position is currently $70,000 - $95,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
A positive, collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment that encourages experimentation and creativity
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
May 18, 2021
Full time
The National Wildlife Federation is are looking for a growth-minded e commerce finance director for our Garden for Wildlife (GFW) Social Ecommerce Business to work in our Reston, VA office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). You will oversee all aspects of the financial health of our new Garden for Wildlife™ Business. This business will expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively improving the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. GFW is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™. You will work with marketing, production, finance, operations and other leadership within Innovation & Growth.
About the National Wildlife Federation
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Your Role
Team lead for managing the annual budget, accurate forecasting for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets.
Work with the members of the GFW team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide information for budget reconciliations and plant orders.
Develop approaches to contain costs, improve systems and streamline financial management for the business.
Serve as liaison with the National Wildlife Federation’s Finance department staff to ensure overall effectiveness and compliance.
Your impact
Plan and Implement the E-commerce Business Budget
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to our organization
Track revenue and expenses for plant sales, growers, fulfillment, tech costs and marketing.
Review the monthly P&L and provide trimester updates as needed.
Data Reporting and Analysis
Analyze various streams of data to ensure Garden for Wildlife is on track to hit its goals.
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Determine short- and long-term financial performance based on previous sales data, trends in the economy, and comparisons with others in the industry.
Oversee Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Assist team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded
Manage the accounting to ensure payment to outside fulfillment company, growers, shipping and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Coordinates with National Wildlife Federation’s legal and finance leads to manage all contract processing including modifications and renewals.
Reconcile reports and works through NWF systems to ensure state taxes are paid.
Prepare performance and financial reports
Promote continual process improvements and financial risk assessment
You Have
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration
At least 7 years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning
Critical thinking and analysis
Accounting and budget management skills
Strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal, communication and collaboration skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel (can perform complex functions)
Ability to navigate databases, spreadsheets, digital web platform.
Nice to Have
Experience in reconciling ecommerce sales with Paypal, Chasepayment tech desired
Salesforce experience a plus
Experience in finances of organizations that range across small start up companies to larger nonprofit subsidiary financial systems, preferred
Equally important non-technical skills
Entrepreneurial and growth mind-set
Strong communicator and collaborator
An enthusiasm for making an impact
Interest in our conservation mission
What we’ll give you
The salary range for this position is currently $70,000 - $95,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
A positive, collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment that encourages experimentation and creativity
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
We are looking for a growth-minded finance manager for our Garden for Wildlife Social Enterprise division to work in our Reston, VA office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). You will oversee all aspects of the financial health of our new Garden for Wildlife™ Enterprise (GFWE). The GFWE will expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively improving the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. The GFWE is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™. You will work with marketing, production, finance, operations and other leadership within Innovation & Growth.
Your Major Responsibilities:
Financial responsibility: Team lead for managing the annual budget, accurate forecasting for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets. Specifically work with the members of the GFW team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide information for budget reconciliations and plant orders. Develop approaches to contain costs, improve systems and streamline financial management for the business. Serve as liaison with the National Wildlife Federation’s Finance department staff to ensure overall effectiveness and compliance.
Detailed responsibilities include:
Track revenue and expenses for plant sales, growers, fulfillment, and marketing.
Assist team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded
Review the monthly P&L to identify any corrections needed
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to our organization
Manage the accounting to ensure payment to outside fulfillment company, growers, shipping and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Coordinates with legal and finance leads to manage all contract processing including modifications and renewals.
Reconcile reports and works through NWF systems to ensure state taxes are paid.
Prepare performance and financial reports
Promote continual process improvements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration
7+ years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning
Accounting and budget management skills
Strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel (can perform complex functions)
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA preferred
Experience in reconciling ecommerce sales with Paypal, Chasepayment tech desired
Salesforce experience ideal
Experience in finances of organizations that range across small start up companies to larger nonprofit subsidiary financial systems, preferred
Success Factors:
Entrepreneurial and growth mind-set
Strong communicator and collaborator
An enthusiasm for making an impact
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $73,000 - $87,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Apr 23, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
We are looking for a growth-minded finance manager for our Garden for Wildlife Social Enterprise division to work in our Reston, VA office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). You will oversee all aspects of the financial health of our new Garden for Wildlife™ Enterprise (GFWE). The GFWE will expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively improving the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. The GFWE is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™. You will work with marketing, production, finance, operations and other leadership within Innovation & Growth.
Your Major Responsibilities:
Financial responsibility: Team lead for managing the annual budget, accurate forecasting for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets. Specifically work with the members of the GFW team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide information for budget reconciliations and plant orders. Develop approaches to contain costs, improve systems and streamline financial management for the business. Serve as liaison with the National Wildlife Federation’s Finance department staff to ensure overall effectiveness and compliance.
Detailed responsibilities include:
Track revenue and expenses for plant sales, growers, fulfillment, and marketing.
Assist team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded
Review the monthly P&L to identify any corrections needed
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to our organization
Manage the accounting to ensure payment to outside fulfillment company, growers, shipping and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Coordinates with legal and finance leads to manage all contract processing including modifications and renewals.
Reconcile reports and works through NWF systems to ensure state taxes are paid.
Prepare performance and financial reports
Promote continual process improvements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration
7+ years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning
Accounting and budget management skills
Strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel (can perform complex functions)
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA preferred
Experience in reconciling ecommerce sales with Paypal, Chasepayment tech desired
Salesforce experience ideal
Experience in finances of organizations that range across small start up companies to larger nonprofit subsidiary financial systems, preferred
Success Factors:
Entrepreneurial and growth mind-set
Strong communicator and collaborator
An enthusiasm for making an impact
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $73,000 - $87,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Program Associate, Membership & Administration is primarily responsible for membership recruitment, retention, and database management. The Program Associate will also provide general membership and administration staffing support. This is an exempt position. Salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Handling all questions, information requests, and complaints regarding membership. • Processing membership applications, renewals, and resignations. • Maintaining and updating membership records. • Assisting with member communication activities. • Collecting data, tracking membership statistics, and preparing reports. • Developing and implementing strategies to recruit new members. • Coordinating with the accounting department to track membership revenue. • Assisting in preparing membership marketing calendar and materials. • Organizing events and activities for existing and prospective members. • Assist in setting annual benchmark goals for the budget and for the membership strategy. • Quarterly membership review and reporting. • Development, maintenance, and improvement of the membership database including input of records, list pulls and creating reports, and staff training, etc. • Coordinate membership initiatives with all departments. • Establishes the strategy and timeline for all membership mailings and email communications • Responsible for creating and implementing an internal direct mail and online package appeal for membership acquisition and upgrades, and annual fund appeals. • Draft all membership materials for approval, including thank you letters, renewals, web content, emails, appeals and special marketing materials as needed. Other Duties/Responsibilities • Assist with annual events registration and logistics • Assist in development and promotion of membership training, certification, and awards/scholarships programs • Budgeting and cost reconciliation. • Act as liaison with vendors as needed (phone, copier, fax, postage, IT). • Proofread/editing • Assist with coordination of efforts for office improvement. • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise temporary employees and interns.
QUALIFICATIONS To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required: • Demonstrated experience in member management; use of a variety of AMS/CMS (membership database). • Ability to think strategically, anticipating future developments and planning accordingly; proactively identify issues and generate recommendations. • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance competing priorities; experience in planning multi-step projects and reaching milestones on time without sacrificing accuracy and quality. • Demonstrated writing and editing skills; effective verbal communication skills. • Takes initiative, demonstrates creativity, personable and has a high level of professionalism • Comfort working independently, as well as part of a team; proactively collaborate with other staff members and other stakeholders on relevant projects. • Knowledge of the principles of events management. • Knowledge of nonprofit and/or association operations and management. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a membership coordination and/or event planning role for nonprofits or associations. Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree.
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
SUMMARY Under the immediate supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Program Associate, Membership & Administration is primarily responsible for membership recruitment, retention, and database management. The Program Associate will also provide general membership and administration staffing support. This is an exempt position. Salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience. The position is located in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Handling all questions, information requests, and complaints regarding membership. • Processing membership applications, renewals, and resignations. • Maintaining and updating membership records. • Assisting with member communication activities. • Collecting data, tracking membership statistics, and preparing reports. • Developing and implementing strategies to recruit new members. • Coordinating with the accounting department to track membership revenue. • Assisting in preparing membership marketing calendar and materials. • Organizing events and activities for existing and prospective members. • Assist in setting annual benchmark goals for the budget and for the membership strategy. • Quarterly membership review and reporting. • Development, maintenance, and improvement of the membership database including input of records, list pulls and creating reports, and staff training, etc. • Coordinate membership initiatives with all departments. • Establishes the strategy and timeline for all membership mailings and email communications • Responsible for creating and implementing an internal direct mail and online package appeal for membership acquisition and upgrades, and annual fund appeals. • Draft all membership materials for approval, including thank you letters, renewals, web content, emails, appeals and special marketing materials as needed. Other Duties/Responsibilities • Assist with annual events registration and logistics • Assist in development and promotion of membership training, certification, and awards/scholarships programs • Budgeting and cost reconciliation. • Act as liaison with vendors as needed (phone, copier, fax, postage, IT). • Proofread/editing • Assist with coordination of efforts for office improvement. • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May at times supervise temporary employees and interns.
QUALIFICATIONS To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required: • Demonstrated experience in member management; use of a variety of AMS/CMS (membership database). • Ability to think strategically, anticipating future developments and planning accordingly; proactively identify issues and generate recommendations. • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and balance competing priorities; experience in planning multi-step projects and reaching milestones on time without sacrificing accuracy and quality. • Demonstrated writing and editing skills; effective verbal communication skills. • Takes initiative, demonstrates creativity, personable and has a high level of professionalism • Comfort working independently, as well as part of a team; proactively collaborate with other staff members and other stakeholders on relevant projects. • Knowledge of the principles of events management. • Knowledge of nonprofit and/or association operations and management. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity • Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a membership coordination and/or event planning role for nonprofits or associations. Minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission we are seeking a growth-minded business manager for our Publishing division in Reston, VA. This position is key to driving revenue that fuels our conservation impact with a primary focus on our multi-platform publishing business including the award-winning Ranger Rick, Ranger Rick Jr, Cub, Zoobooks series, and National Wildlife magazines. Responsibilities include leading the budgeting and subscription modeling process, budget planning, forecasting and management, evaluating current businesses for performance and profitability, determining the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios as well as providing timely information for budget reconciliations and print orders, identifying and evaluating innovative revenue-generating opportunities.
This position works across business units collaborating closely with editorial, marketing, production, finance, as well as other leadership within the organization.
You Responsibilities:
Team lead for the publishing P&L, meeting the annual budget, accurate forecasting and planning for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets as needed. Work with the members of the Publishing team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide timely information for budget reconciliations and print orders.
Lead subscription modeling process for all publications including subscription and advertising revenue and expense, revenue and expense for acquisition, retention, and online sources of subscribers.
Implement planning and budgeting processes as required and assigned to balance the needs of the team and the requirements of the finance and accounting departments including:
Assists team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded accurately and on a timely basis
Reviews the monthly P&L to identify any corrections needed
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to the organization
Manages the subscription model for all magazines, including model feeds and regular updates
Manages the accounting for the outside fulfillment company and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Prepares performance and financial reports as required
Promotes continual process improvements
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor degree in finance or business administration
5+ years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning, publishing experience a plus.
Proven accounting and budget management skills
Strong strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $75,000.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
Aug 03, 2020
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission we are seeking a growth-minded business manager for our Publishing division in Reston, VA. This position is key to driving revenue that fuels our conservation impact with a primary focus on our multi-platform publishing business including the award-winning Ranger Rick, Ranger Rick Jr, Cub, Zoobooks series, and National Wildlife magazines. Responsibilities include leading the budgeting and subscription modeling process, budget planning, forecasting and management, evaluating current businesses for performance and profitability, determining the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios as well as providing timely information for budget reconciliations and print orders, identifying and evaluating innovative revenue-generating opportunities.
This position works across business units collaborating closely with editorial, marketing, production, finance, as well as other leadership within the organization.
You Responsibilities:
Team lead for the publishing P&L, meeting the annual budget, accurate forecasting and planning for future years (5-year business plan), monitoring actual performance to budget, analyzing results and adjusting plans/re-projecting budgets as needed. Work with the members of the Publishing team to determine the long-term benefits and costs of budget plans and marketing scenarios and provide timely information for budget reconciliations and print orders.
Lead subscription modeling process for all publications including subscription and advertising revenue and expense, revenue and expense for acquisition, retention, and online sources of subscribers.
Implement planning and budgeting processes as required and assigned to balance the needs of the team and the requirements of the finance and accounting departments including:
Assists team members with accounting and invoice coding to ensure invoices are recorded accurately and on a timely basis
Reviews the monthly P&L to identify any corrections needed
Directs and creates the P&L analysis for the existing businesses and any new products
Manages and guides the annual budgeting process and five-year planning to maximize the long-term value to the organization
Manages the subscription model for all magazines, including model feeds and regular updates
Manages the accounting for the outside fulfillment company and any other outside vendors, acting as liaison with finance and accounting to answer and resolve questions.
Prepares performance and financial reports as required
Promotes continual process improvements
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor degree in finance or business administration
5+ years of accounting, analysis and budgeting planning, publishing experience a plus.
Proven accounting and budget management skills
Strong strategic planning and business development
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $75,000.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.