ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelors’ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism or Business Administration from an accredited four-year college or university. Masters’ Degree in related field desired. EXPERIENCE: 10 years+ related marketing, communications and community relations experience preferred. In-depth knowledge of digital media strategy in a manner that meets Endeavors strategic goals. Experience in the management of social media and knowledge of working within Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects. Knowledge of content management system (CMS) for publishing content online. Knowledgeable of web features such as page caching, RSS feeds, printable versions of pages, press releases, blogs, polls, search, and support for language internationalization. Additionally, this position requires the person: • Management experience and experience working with various levels of constituencies. • Be a creative thinker who continuously crafts innovative ideas and strategies to reach target audiences and achieve strategic goals. • Stay on top of new social media trends and technologies and can execute marketing and fundraising strategies across digital, social and mobile platforms. • Have networking capabilities and enthusiasm for meeting new people and developing trusting relationships. • Be data driven with knowledge of social media analysis tools (i.e. Google Analytics, etc.). • Have high sensitivity to maintaining confidentiality. • Have strong written and verbal communications, relationship development and project management. • Have the ability to deliver committed results on time and with high quality and effectiveness. • Have experience with media planning and working with media agencies. • Have advanced knowledge of multimedia and graphic design programs and social media platforms. LICENSES: Driver’s License with clear record. VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of individuals. Ability to make oral presentations and write detailed grant proposals. Ability to present a professional and positive demeanor to staff, funders, officials and the general public. COMPOSURE: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to represent the agency and respond professionally in all situations. COMPUTER: Proficient knowledge of current MSOffice products and donor database management software. Strong internet research skills. 45 WPM, 95% accuracy. DECISION MAKING: Ability to think analytically, evaluate the impact of decisions and resolve problems. Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems. Ability to think analytically and conceptually on a long-term basis. FINANCIAL: Strong math skills. Ability to develop and manage a budget and operate within its’ parameters. MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of business and management practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Works with a bias towards action. Ability to evaluate effectiveness of marketing initiatives. NEGOTIATION: Ability to persuade and influence others to reach optimum public relation and financial return. Ability to present the agency in a professional manner in all negotiations. PLANNING: Ability to think long term; to make development plans up to a year or more in advance. Ability to seek out and develop relationships that can lead to long term results. TECHNICAL: Knowledge of best practices in fundraising, grant writing, planning giving, and capital campaigns. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Orientation: 5 hours On the Job: 6 months for basic competency MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS: Multi-line telephone, computer, ten key calculator, printers, copiers, faxes. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Constant – Ability to communicate with staff, funders, community leaders, and high-profile individuals to promote the agency and solicit funding.
- Constant – Ability to make notes, input data, complete paperwork, produce reports.
- Frequent – Ability to drive safely and recognize hazards.
- Occasional – Ability to lift, stack, load and move up to 10 pounds from varied heights.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors: 75 % - Office environment; generally normal noise level. Outdoors: 25 % - All weather conditions and variable temperatures. RELATION TO OTHER JOBS: REPORTS TO: President/Chief Executive Officer SUPERVISES: Marketing and Communications team |
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