Communications
Manager
The
principles and triple bottom line rewards of sustainability underpin
Our
Values:
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Sustainable Development - a better way (integrating 3Es)
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Integrity in approach
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Trusted advisor (non-partisan & fact-based)
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Compassion for
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Systemic change at scale - for the region
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Collaborative in partnerships and public engagement
Position:
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and implement communications plans.
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Continuously track current events in seeking opportunities to promote
sustainability.
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Community relations including serving as media liaison (media plans, key
messages, new releases and coordination of special events).
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Develop and implement marketing strategies for SP initiatives, events, and
products.
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Write, edit, and ensure excellence in all SP communications.
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Facilitate Outdoor Recreation Partners collaborate and Great Outdoors Week and
integrate with SP's overall goals.
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Manage Outdoor Recreation Communications Campaign
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Assemble and disseminate weekly enews publication 3E Links (requires working
knowledge of HTML)
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Plan for various print and mailing projects and oversee writing, editing, design
and production.
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Member development, event sponsorship, and outreach materials.
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Develop/maintain website and continuously assess effectiveness.
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Manage SP database and use it as a tool to continuously track performance in
event registration, membership, etc. and devise effective communications
strategies.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Work as part of a dynamic team to advance
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Stay current on policy and practice of sustainable development.
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Seek effective ways to communicate with leaders and track legislative affairs.
Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism.
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Communications specialist with a minimum of five years of experience.
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Strong media relations skills.
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Excellent writer and editor, with a talent for making complex material
understandable for a general audience.
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Computer skills including desktop publishing, graphics, and website
design/maintenance
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Exhibit sound
judgment and ability to work well independently and innovate ways to enhance the
organization's effectiveness.
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Excellent organizational and oral/written communication and negotiation skills.
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Familiarity with principles and practice of sustainable development.
Compensation:
Full benefits and salary (range $45,000 - $48,000 based on
qualifications)
Please
apply with letter and resume to:
Larry
Resick
501(c)(3)Squared
Or
email: LarryResick@yahoo.com
Job
Description: Program
Manager
Posted:
May 4, 2007
The
principles and triple bottom line rewards of sustainability underpin
Our
Values:
-
Sustainable Development - a better way (integrating 3Es)
-
Integrity in approach
-
Trusted advisor (non-partisan & fact-based)
-
Compassion for
-
Systemic change at scale - for the region
-
Collaborative in partnerships and public engagement
Position:
Description:
This full-time position receives direction from the
Executive Director and is responsible for managing programs that advance the SP mission
including:
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Sustainable Community Solutions: facilitate teams of professionals to assess
opportunities, apply solutions, and build capacity among partner communities.
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Sustainable Business Solutions: engage teams of professionals to conduct
sustainability assessments of client businesses and provide recommendations for
triple bottom line innovations.
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Sustainable Business Network: develop and grow a network of leaders who
integrate sustainability into their products, services, and practices to the
benefit of the regional economy.
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Promote specific sustainability practices, including carbon offsetting per SP's
engagement with a national provider.
Responsibilities:
Develop
partnerships in order to introduce communities in the region to the concepts
of sustainability in order to enhance capacities to understand and build
upon their own assets and to integrate these principles in their development
efforts.
Engage
teams of professionals to conduct sustainability assessments of partner
communities and to provide recommendations and assistance for the
implementation of recommendations.
Recruit
client companies to engage in Sustainable Business Solutions consultation
activities and to manage a team of multidisciplinary professionals to
conduct sustainability assessments of the clients' businesses in order to
produce quantified recommendations for savings, resource efficiencies, and
community and environmental stewardship.
Develop
a vibrant and growing network of professionals who come together to
accelerate the practice of sustainability in the business community (manage
steering committees, hold events, measure added value).
Promote
the purchase of carbon offsets in the region as a strategy to increase
awareness and practice of sustainable development.
Develop
and implement training programs for leadership in the region to increase the
practice of sustainability and develop constituency.
Develop
the means to recognize and bring attention to sustainability efforts
occurring among communities around the region.
Maintain
current knowledge of the policies and practices of sustainable development.
Work
as part of a dynamic team to advance
Perform
related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree (minimum) in community/economic development, business, or
related field.
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Four years work experience in community development, relevant business
consulting, etc.
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Background desirable in sustainable development, eco-municipalities,
engineering, community planning
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Demonstrated skills in public speaking, facilitation, relationship building,
project management including quantification skills.
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Candidates must have access to a car on a regular basis.
- Strong interest in sustainability issues.
Compensation:
Full
benefits and salary (range $53,000 - $56,000 based on qualifications)
Please
apply with letter and resume to:
A. Harber