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Skills: Development Strategy, Donor Communication, Major Gift Solicitations, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM), Non-profit Fund Development, Event Planning, Stewardship

Position Overview

Top candidates for the Director of Development and Communications position will be passionate about the organization’s mission and will combine their fundraising experience with creativity and entrepreneurial energy. The role is a mix of hands-on work and organizational strategy building, so strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills will be as important as attention to detail and sound judgment. Reporting to and collaborating with the Executive Director, the Director of Development & Communications spearheads all of NVAM’s fundraising and branding-awareness efforts. The new Director will be a partner to the Executive Director, a thought leader in widening the organization’s public profile, and a growth strategist. Seeking new donors and Board growth and diversification will be priorities, and potential large fundraising efforts may be on the horizon. At the same time, success in managing direct reports and in hands-on work will be needed. The successful candidate for this position will:

• Show a breadth of hands-on fundraising experience that will support successful implementation across all areas of development and oversight of staff responsibilities
• Embrace communications and brand awareness as an extension of development strategies to broaden the donor base and expand partnerships
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a team of internal and external vendors as well as cross-functionally
• Build genuine relationships with a wide diversity of stakeholders, from national donors to Chicagoland neighbors
• Be an open communicator, ready with ideas while open to other possibilities
• Have a genuine passion and a history of engagement in the arts and/or military-veteran community, personally or professionally

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Create and implement an annual development and communications plan
• Using the strategic plan as a guide, develop and track metrics for fundraising success
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Board and staff to set fundraising goals, supported by data
• Collaborate with programing initiatives to identify funding needs and identify and pursue funding opportunities
• Provide strategy for, lead, and oversee NVAM’s brand awareness and communications activities
• Collaborate with staff and board to build portfolios of donor prospects and donors
• Monitor grant reports and allocations in partnership with contractual Grants Manager and Operations Admin
• Supervise and support the contractual Grants Manager, Operations Admin, and contractual social media manager, including providing assistance, expertise, and professional development as well as managing workload and priorities
• Hire and manage vendors as needed to support and develop communications and donor strategies, including PR campaigns and NVAM’s annual report

Fundraising, Communications, and Brand Awareness

• Carry a portfolio of major donor prospects and donors and support staff and board in cultivating and stewarding their portfolios
• Implement communications and brand-awareness strategies and tasks, hiring and supervising vendors as needed
• Implement development strategies and tasks hands-on as needed including annual direct mail and e-appeals and other donor communications
• Steward the existing individual and institutional donor base while identifying and cultivating prospective donors
• Create and implement NVAM’s capital campaign and recruit initial bequest commitments
• Ensure quality control over data entry in the organization’s donor/prospect database
• Develop and execute fundraising and cultivation events, hiring and supervising vendors as needed
• Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of gifts and grants including tracking annual results in real time
• Other relevant duties as assigned

First 90 Days

• Collaborate with the Board on engagement and diversifying Board recruitment
• Create strategic action items to build and launch the capital campaign
• Direct and design the creation of the annual report

The Director of Development and Communications will ensure that all development transactions and communications are conducted with a high level of integrity consistent with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, including proper stewardship of all donor funds which includes recognition and execution of all donor restrictions accepted by the organization.

Qualifications

• Top candidates will have at least seven years progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in:
• Identifying and soliciting individual donors
• Supervising full- and part-time staff
• Planning and executing fundraising events
• Creating print and online communications
• Developing and implementing marketing and/or PR strategies
• Managing and using fundraising CRMs (Constituent Relationship Management)
• Balancing big picture thinking and detailed hands-on work
• Experience in the veteran/military and/or arts sector at the local or regional level is preferred but not required. Some local and regional travel will be required, for which the ability to drive a car and a valid driver’s license will be necessary. A personal vehicle is not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• NVAM offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick days
• Health insurance for employees
• Hybrid work schedule/flex time
• Strong commitment to professional development

This position is currently remote with office spaces at NVAM’s future home in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago underway.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The National Veterans Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or marital status. Increasing diversity of all kinds at the staff and board levels is an organizational priority. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Instructions for Applicants

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your experience for this position to [email protected] with subject line Development and Communications. We encourage you to highlight your interest in NVAM’s mission, including your genuine passion and history of professional or personal engagement in the veteran-military, and/or arts community.

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

National Veterans Art Museum Mission:

At NVAM, our mission is to inspire dialogue of the impact of war through the collection, preservation and exhibition of art by military veterans.

National Veterans Art Museum

Title: Division Communications Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Job Number: NTL #2223-103

Type: Full-Time

Department: Marketing and Communications

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Division Manager, Communications – Eastern. Working as a member of the Marketing and Communications department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Division Manager of Communications will collaborate with the Division Senior Director of Communications to manage and execute the day-to-day communications functions for media relations and communications plans throughout the year. Develops content and manages creation for the promotion of events, programs and advocacy campaigns and other communications projects (e.g., media materials, public relations materials, other resources to support local markets). Assists the Division Senior Director of Communications with development and management of other creative projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Build and develop media relations partnerships, actively looking for new ways to further promote the American Lung Association through earned media opportunities.
• Work with Division Senior Director of Communications on specific ad hoc and ongoing marketing assignments.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Responsible for writing and developing a variety of communication materials, including news releases, marketing materials and newsletter content.
• In coordination with the Division Senior Director of Communications, work with markets and offices on the development and execution of communications plans and materials to promote special events, mission-related programs and advocacy awareness activities.
• Build and manage media plans, media lists and media monitoring reports.
• Work with local staff on writing and submitting local newsletter content.
• Stay up to date on communication trends and media strategies.
• In coordination with the Division Senior Director of Communications, work to ensure association communication activities build the American Lung Association brand, and seek opportunities to put brand top-of-mind for our key audiences across platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related required
• Three to five years of highly relevant experience in media relations and communications
• Health education and non-for-profit experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, including writing concisely and persuasively for diverse audiences, in various mediums/channels, adhering to brand guidelines/tone and voice, proofreading and self-editing, editing and consolidating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-motived, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work individually or on a team with limited direct supervision. Strong, analytical, and problem- solving skills with a common sense and practical solutions orientation.
• Keen understanding of current marketing trends.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Note: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $57,000 and $70,000 per annum.

The Lung Association provides staff a generous paid leave package including Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits as well as a telecommuting option for staff.

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

American Lung Association

We have an exciting opportunity with our retail client who is looking for an Agency Studio Manager to join their team in a full time capacity!

We are looking for an Agency Studio Manager who has experience building and operating an in house agency from a process and workflow standpoint.

The Agency Studio Manager must have:

• advertising agency or in house studio experience
• experience with Marketing Asset Management Systems
• management experience – up to 3 direct reports
• experience with complex workflows and high volumes of data

The Agency Studio Manager Responsibilities Include:

• lead operational and production pillars of the studio, ensuring integration with project management and creative
• oversee workflows and offer optimizations for change
• oversee studio financials – up to $5M budget
• lead team in professional communications and partnerships with various supplier and buying groups
• manage team knowledge of Digital Asset Management systems and process (i.e. meta data, file naming structure, types and organization)
• oversee production team to support in-house photography and video workflows

Full time benefits include: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K with 5% match, generous PTO, employee discounts for PerkSpot, Daycare and more!

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

Engagement Manager – Managed Solutions – Remote

The Select group is seeking an Engagement Manager. This role will involve monitoring and managing various aspects of projects, including scope, schedule, deliverables, budget, quality, and resources. The ideal candidate will have experience in a client & consultant supportive role mainly from an operational perspective.

Who we are

The Select Group excels in providing IT managed solutions, professional services, and project-based resources to some of today’s largest companies. We consider ourselves a family, headquartered in Raleigh, NC and spread out across North America, made strong by our diversity, and drawn together by our common mission of positively impacting lives, one experience at a time. By helping businesses flourish and top technical talent reach their professional dreams, we fulfill our purpose.

Responsibilities:

Operational:

• HR Management
• On/Off Boarding
• Time Tracking (approvals, edits, PTO, Sick, etc.)
• PO Burndown reports
• Facilitate Invoicing communication between our AR team and their AP team

Collaborative:

• Consultant Care/Check-In
• Client Single POC (Manager/Stakeholder relations
• Understanding and driving towards client’s business objectives

Continuous Improvement by partnering with other Engagement Managers on:

• Performance Reviews
• Training and Skills Assessments
• Monitor Weekly/Monthly Work plans
• Process Improvement and Documentation
• Productivity Improvement

Tracking & Reporting by partnering with other Engagement Managers on:

• KPI Tracking
• MBR/QBR Preparations AND presentations
• Establishing and qualifying goals with the client

Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience in staffing, managed solutions or consulting services industry
• IT staffing, MS or consulting experience
• Experience in a Client & Consultant supportive role including;
• Experience/Exposure to contracts and client obligations
• Experience supporting the onboarding and consultant experience
• Experience communicating with clients (phone, email, meetings, etc.)
• 4-year degree at an accredited College (or equivalent business experience)
• Self-starter or ability to take initiative
• Organized with keen attention to details
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Deliver on multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)

What makes us different

Our superpower is in the strength of our connections. We take a consultative approach with our clients, developing award-winning relationships inside Fortune 500 companies. Account Managers at The Select Group become an extension of their clients’ teams, equipped with technical knowledge that help businesses achieve strategic goals while overcoming their organizational challenges.

Love where you work

You’ll have the opportunity to join a tight-knit, fast-growing company that’s making a tremendous impact across industries such as communications, healthcare, technology, utilities, and more.

The way we see it, you have to grow people to grow companies. That’s why we make personal and professional development a priority at TSG. You’ll have access to:

• professional coaching
• world-class training
• programs targeted at developing your whole self, including wellness, mental health, and education assistance.
• a day off for your birthday, an annual company-wide mental health day, and a floating holiday to celebrate a diversity and inclusion holiday of your choice

But we’ve got the usual company perks, as well, including a matching 401K plan, employer paid life insurance and long-term disability, 12-weeks paid maternity leave and partially paid parental leave, and any equipment and software that you need to do your job.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The Select Group

TSG values the unique perspectives our employees and consultants bring to work and life each day. We’re building a culture that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity, ensuring we have an inclusive workplace where everyone can be who they are. Together, we’re driving innovation and creativity to help our clients succeed and to make our communities stronger. We are here to learn and grow. Join us, and just be you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Select Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For California Applicants, please visit the following website to view our CCPA Notice – https://www.selectgroup.com/ccpa-notice/

Connect with us

• See our culture in action on Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Share this career opportunity with them.

Questions? Reach out to our talent acquisition team.

The Select Group

Client Relations Coordinator

Our successful financial planning firm in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a strong Client Relations Coordinator whose primary focus is working with our client and giving the best customer service. Our ideal candidate will be able to drive client engagement and rapport, have superb follow-up skills, detail oriented, and possess a sharp phone presence alongside great listening skills. If you want to be part of a driven organization with great initiatives, apply today!

Minimum Requirements:

• Industry knowledge/experience strongly preferred
• Experience with MS Office and ability to learn new software quickly
• CRM experience

This position requires that you possess the following skills:

• Superior communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Consistent follow-through

Responsibilities:

Daily priorities are to fill the Advisors schedules with qualified appointments. Additional daily, weekly, and/or monthly asks include:

• Receive incoming client service calls in a friendly manner
• Send Appointment reminders
• Maintain schedules and update
• Input notes into CRM and keep updated
• Maintain professional communication with clients and staff
• Assist with client updates, reports, and mailings
• Assist in setting client appointment for Advisor

Salary Base – $40,000

Benefits to be discussed during the interview process!

Presented by Advisor Employee Services Thank you for your interest in the Client Relations Coordinator role. Advisor Employee Services, a consulting firm located in Overland Park, Kansas, represents the top 1% of financial advisors in all 50 states in their hiring needs. Please take a moment to explore our website and the services provided. We are not a staffing firm, but together have built a reputable and continuously expanding business model which allows us to pinpoint the exact personnel needs of these established financial advisors. If you feel that you have the skills it takes for the position responsibilities listed, please apply today!

Slagle Financial

Engagement Manager – Managed Solutions – Remote

The Select group is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee service engagements that focus on providing simultaneous, solution-oriented solutions. The Engagement Manager role will involve monitoring and managing various aspects of projects, including scope, schedule, deliverables, budget, quality, and resources. They will be responsible for supervising resources at the client site, ensuring their activities align with customer expectations. Additionally, they will collaborate with internal teams to maintain service quality throughout and after each engagement.

Who we are

The Select Group excels in providing IT managed solutions, professional services, and project-based resources to some of today’s largest companies. We consider ourselves a family, headquartered in Raleigh, NC and spread out across North America, made strong by our diversity, and drawn together by our common mission of positively impacting lives, one experience at a time. By helping businesses flourish and top technical talent reach their professional dreams, we fulfill our purpose.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as customer escalation point for issues/concerns regarding project status and service delivery; provide status reports to client management, as needed.
• Responsible for oversight of consultants during project engagement.
• Serve as project team resource manager accountable for daily activities of consultant and team.
• Responsible for ensuring the team is trained on relevant project processes, tools, or methodologies.
• Resolve resource issues in a timely manner; provide coaching & management, escalate any performance concerns to management and human resources.
• Analyze data and reporting of program metrics to present to the Account Management team and client
• Work within Excel and SharePoint to manage and sort client data
• TrackService Level Agreements between TSG and the client (ensuring we have met the agreed upon quality, deliverables, milestones, etc.)
• Participating and leading client and consultant calls to deliver on established service level agreements reflected in statements of work

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of project coordination/management or people management experience
• 6+ months of experience in a customer facing role
• 4-year degree at an accredited College (or equivalent business experience)
• Self-starter or ability to take initiative
• Organized with keen attention to details
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Deliver on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, etc.)
• Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Some travel required

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The Select Group

TSG values the unique perspectives our employees and consultants bring to work and life each day. We’re building a culture that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity, ensuring we have an inclusive workplace where everyone can be who they are. Together, we’re driving innovation and creativity to help our clients succeed and to make our communities stronger. We are here to learn and grow. Join us, and just be you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Select Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected] for assistance.

For California Applicants, please visit the following website to view our CCPA Notice – https://www.selectgroup.com/ccpa-notice/

Connect with us

• See our culture in action on Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Share this career opportunity with them.

Questions? Reach out to our talent acquisition team.

The Select Group

The Senior Producer will be responsible for supporting the VP of Experiential Production in helping to lead internal departments on all production elements as well as external suppliers on several simultaneous client projects.

This position will manage and support key client projects, with a ranging scope size, from production brief to full project implementation and through reconciliation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Manages, monitors, and maintains the project scope and deliverables.

· Defines a client program deliverable timeline and production schedule.

· Creates and owns a hard cost operating budget (ranging 100k – 10mm)

· Provides complete management of all onsite client project needs, onsite staff resources, onsite safety and is a hands-on position whenever onsite.

· Works with the existing experiential production team to further support an excellence in production performance culture within the department with clear accountabilities and metrics that allow continuous improvement and development.

· Responsible for executing client deliverables based on a written project-specific scope of work (SOW), including items such as the program budget, supplier sourcing & contracts, procurement of insurance certificates, civic documents, engineering documents, necessary permits, venue research and coordination for delivering on-time, on-budget completion of the agency services.

· Tracks in conjunction with each account program lead, the client program budget through its reconciliation.

· Sustains relationships with clients and serve as the client’s production marketing partner.

• Works with the VP of Experiential Production to ensure that programs & projects are staffed appropriately.

• Ensures the use of “best practices” and effective processes across the agency.

• Embodies and reflects agency’s performance-based culture and continues the appropriate leadership tone for team.

• Works effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, innovation, client service) to develop strategic production and tactical programming.

• Responsible for production feasibility vetting of the project creative and supervises all aspects of creative development process from brain-storming idea generation through final activation execution.

• Participates in brainstorming and idea generation sessions to develop actionable operations plans against identified opportunities.

• Keeps up to date on all internal processes and systems including expense reports, timesheets, compliance trainings, etc.

• Serves as an internal Experiential Production team leader and will operate production projects independently while also expected to supervise a small team of program managers, project coordinators and production specialists responsible for executional excellence in all client activation and/or event activities.

Qualifications

• A consistent and measured leader with the ability to be calm under event pressure whenever onsite from install, activation and strike including all troubleshooting and issue escalations.
• Able to handle multiple project workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent organization and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening with an expertise in Microsoft Office365 software and Keynote).
• Timely decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of hiring and leading staff.
• Exude enthusiasm and passion for production work and life.
• Proven negotiation skills experience, especially contract negotiations with suppliers and event organizers
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients by gaining trust and repeated successful delivery of expectations.
• Aptitude to define solutions that will generate measurable results for the client.
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with clients or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing multiple clients.
• 5-7 years live events, consumer marketing and/or relevant agency experience.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; in marketing a plus

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is$78,000 – $126,500. Salary is based on a range of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. Our incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information aboutdentsubenefits, please visitdentsubenefitsplus.com

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done to ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please [email protected] you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

Hiring immediately: Public Relations and Communications Manager!

Ideal candidate will have 5 years of public relations experience. Restaurant/hospitality industry expereince preferred.

We offer our PR and Communications Managers benefits and perks — here are a few:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Dining discounts

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a national not-for-profit association, established in 1863 & representing over 100,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services, is seeking a Production Designer to join our Marketing & Communications team located in our headquarters office in Schaumburg, IL. Structured to work for its members, AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. Our mission is to lead the profession by advocating for our members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.

Under the art direction of the Manager, Creative Services and with input from the project client, the Production Designer creates graphic pieces (print, online, promotional, and presentations) for internal clients throughout the association by taking approved design concepts from concept to completion. Works collaboratively in-house with the rest of the creative team on projects for all association creative assets; and creates design concepts as needed. Designs/creates the cover, masthead, and news section for each monthly issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). Less than 5% travel.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative and passionate about AVMA’s mission and increasing member satisfaction and engagement. Additional qualifications include:

·       1-3 years of relevant work experience, association experience a plus

·       BS/BA degree in graphic design, or equivalent qualifying work experience

·       Experience in magazine or journal layout a plus

·       Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud with emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

·       Knowledge of InCopy workflow a plus

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Excellent interpersonal skills

·       Detail-oriented

·       Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure with multiple deadlines

·       Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities

·       Demonstrates AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in execution of duties

The AVMA offers a flexible hybrid work environment & excellent benefits. Deadline for application is 6/30/23.  Application must include cover letter, resume, salary requirements & portfolio link/work samples. Submit to: [email protected]

About the AVMA:

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. The AVMA provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state and federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. 

Visit https://www.avma.org/AVMAcareers

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AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Advertising Assistant (On-Site Branding)

Chicago, IL

*Immediate Start Dates Available Due to New Campaigns*

Are you up for a new challenge looking for any or all of the following…

• An entry-level marketing or sales position?
• Ongoing training, support, and career coaching?
• A welcoming environment with like-minded people?
• Flexible hours in a performance-driven environment?
• Structured progression based on results, not seniority?
• More control over your career stability, safety, and/or security?
• Travel opportunities and other bonuses, rewards, and incentives?

If so, we would love to speak with you about our entry-level advertising, marketing & PR positions, our company culture, our plans for the future, and where you could potentially fit in with us!

About The Role: Each morning you’ll be learning and practicing different sales and marketing techniques before heading to an event location to represent a specific brand or cause for the day. You will be working as part of a team engaging with local consumers, distributing marketing materials, and closing sales when the product and timing are right.

Some specific responsibilities will include:

• Setting up branded displays and distributing branded marketing materials
• Approaching customers to break the ice and engage in conversation
• Qualifying potential customers before presenting a product or service
• Listening to customers’ wants, needs, and concerns to determine a solution
• Conducting market research and collecting valuable feedback from consumers
• Closing a handful of sales and processing digital sales transactions
• Performing other general sales and marketing tasks as needed

Training & Support: We provide ongoing sales training plus on-site sales support and guidance because individual results lead to overall results and we want to see everyone achieving their desired outcomes!

Career Advancement: As we grow our team and host more events, we’ll be looking for people to build and develop sales teams and manage event locations, so there may be opportunities for you to progress into other areas within your first year.

Hours & Pay: We’re primarily interested in people with full-time availability, but will consider part-time hours as long as you can work 20+ hours per week over 3-4 days Monday-Saturday. Salary is paid on a weekly basis and includes base pay, commissions, and bonuses.

We also offer a range of additional benefits including:

• Cash Bonuses
• Travel Incentives
• Mentorship program
• Team sporting events
• Weekly team outings
• And more!

Requirements: No specific work experience nor degree is required, but you’ll need to be 18+ years of age and eligible to work in the USA to be considered. Sales, customer service, retail sales, hospitality, food service, or similar experience can be helpful since you’ll be working in a fast-paced environment and speaking directly with customers.

For Consideration: Please send your resume or candidate profile using the online application process. We’re actively reviewing applications as they come in, so please make sure your contact details are up-to-date and that you’re keeping an eye on your phone and email account in case we reach out to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

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