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Ohio Environmental Council. |
| Categories: |
Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt. Fundraising/Development |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | OH - Ohio |
| City: | Columbus |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
General Description: The Ohio Environmental Council is seeking a key staff member to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the environmental field to reach existing critical target audiences, develop new audiences, and build OEC's capacity to communicate its mission and successes. Salary & Benefits: The starting salary range is competitive, with excellent benefits that include paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employer-matched retirement fund; paid vacation, personal, and holiday leave; and professional development opportunities. The Position: The Director of Marketing & Communications will report directly to senior management and will serve as the staff liaison to the OEC's Board of Director's Communications Committee. The Director will integrate marketing principles throughout the organization, which will include supporting membership development, fundraising efforts, and environmental policy and outreach campaigns. The Director will develop and implement marketing strategies to increase the OEC's support base, and will create communications strategies that strengthen the organization. Today's political and cultural landscape presents unique opportunities for marketing environmental or "green" solutions. The OEC's Director of Marketing and Communications will take advantage of these opportunities and help to lead the OEC's transformation to a higher level of effectiveness. The Director will identify new opportunities, as well as capitalize on existing opportunities, to communicate innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges. The Director will be integral in ensuring that all communications are consistent, attractive, and targeted. Through marketing and communications improvements, the OEC will continue to grow in influence and stature, living up to our tagline - unleashing the power of green. The Director of Marketing & Communications will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of marketing and communications strategies for the organization as a whole, as well as for marketing and communications efforts related to fundraising and environmental campaigns. The Director will work with senior management and the Executive Director to raise the profile of marketing within the organization and to maintain consistent messaging throughout the organization. The Director of Marketing & Communications will be responsible for leading the organization's communications strategy as well as performing all the implementation. The Director's responsibilities fall primarily in four areas: 1) Developing, coordinating, and implementing a strategic marketing plan • Leading efforts to promote the organization as a whole, which includes the identification of target audiences 2) Developing, coordinating, and implementing messaging content, themes, and style as part of the OEC's communication strategies • Serving as the OEC's chief author by writing all communication materials as well as reviewing and editing pieces written by other staff such as fact sheets, web content, and presentations 3) Material Creation and Production • Coordinating the design, production, and distribution of materials including printed and electronic newsletters, annual report, email action alerts, fundraising/member development materials, fact sheets, brochures, event invitations and materials, and other publications 4) Acting as staff liaison to the Board of Directors' Communications Committee • Collaborating with the Committee Chairperson to provide direction to the committee, ensure that the committee meets regularly, prepare reports for Board meetings, and to otherwise fulfill the committee's charge Other: Attend staff and departmental meetings; work evenings and weekends as needed. Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, communications, or public relations. Solid understanding of and experience in marketing, branding, advertising, media, and public opinion research, along with strong organizational, speaking, and writing skills are highly desired. Commitment and enthusiasm to protecting Ohio's environment is required. Knowledge of environmental and economic issues, natural history, politics, as well as experience with non-profit organizations, is highly desirable. Proficiency in computer programs described above is required as is use of various databases. A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field is required. An advanced degree and/or professional accreditation in these fields is preferred. Supervisor: Senior Director of Advancement To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples to Careers@theOEC.org with "Marketing Director" in the subject line or mail to:
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| Post Date: | 01/19/2010 |
