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**Hybrid position – 2 days remote, 3 days onsite

**Willing to provide relocation assistance

This position will be responsible for developing and executing the DFS Internal Communications strategy globally, partnering with the executive leadership team to communicate the vision, mission, culture and strategy of Dover Fueling Solution (DFS). The role requires strategic thinking and will craft communication plans to position DFS as a leading technology company brand internally within our global workforce. The ideal candidate will be someone who has held a global communications role with experience managing change management communications initiatives and will enjoy working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Ours is a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment that fosters growth and professional development with a team committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects all individuals. We believe our differences make us stronger and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Craft and execute internal communications strategies that express the DFS vision, brand and position through executive communications and enterprise strategies.
• Develop relationships and in-depth understanding across DFS businesses and with key stakeholders to effectively create and execute key messaging aligned with organizational strategic objectives and operational performance.
• Design, develop and implement communication initiatives to build and position the DFS brand as a leading technology company.
• Develop and oversee well developed internal communication channels, talking points, scripts, presentations, Q&As, briefing documents and fact sheets that create awareness and establish our technology position.
• Develop a strategy and process for identifying and managing key speaking opportunities and award recognitions for executives.
• Enable and train company spokespeople to deliver consistent and compelling messages.
• Effectively engage with industry organizations and influencers to deliver on our strategies and evangelize our messaging linked to DFS business and the employee value proposition.
• Partner with HR Business Partners across the organization to implement the communication strategy, define communication channels, schedule communications updates, review/edit and approve communications to be posted on internal channels.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to own the HR intranet content, update and drive the social media in the context of employee engagement.
• Develop digital platforms for effective two-way communication with the global workforce.
• Facilitate and lead the employee engagement and pulse surveys periodically in partnership with the HR function.
• Lead the specific communication strategy for executing DFS Culture.
• Partner with Marketing and Creative Services, as well as other employee-facing organizations, to ensure proper alignment of communications strategies, execution and corporate branding.
• Build and execute communication strategies and engagement appropriate to the communication style, tone and preferences of the division’s executives.
• Leverage data-informed insights to build strategies.
• Partner across operating companies and corporate communication leaders to leverage best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, or marketing, including oral, written, mass, and interpersonal communications.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a corporate communications role. The ideal candidate has the ability to create and communicate a vision for the future and translate it into clear strategies and specific priorities.
• Requires a strong track record in producing high-quality speeches and presentations for senior executives or government leaders. A portfolio of top-notch and varied material to demonstrate mastery of diverse stylistic speechwriting and other executive communications is required. Candidates will be required to present samples of their communications, plans and/or strategies.
• Proven success in a communications/public relations function with strong press relations and evidenced tangible results.
• This communications position operates at a corporate level in the industrial technology industry and therefore requires the requisite business skills needed to be credible with our executive team.
• In addition to functional expertise in corporate communications and impeccable writing skills, the incumbent must be strategic, business savvy and be able to see the world through the lens of multiple stakeholders. General awareness of business trends and media industry trends is also required. The desired candidate is the type of person who well versed in the issues that define the moment.
• The ability to work with a global cross functional team and willing to travel outside US as required.
• The ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation and speed.
• Experience with all social media networking sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems.

Dover Fueling Solutions

Role: Product Communications Manager (PR)

Location: Fully remote- PST hours

Hours: 40 hours/week

Start date: 9/5 Ideal

Duration: 5 months

Pay: $48-$50/hr

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage daily efforts for the core product PR function, working with the product communications lead and colleagues in product marketing to launch new features and innovations
• Participate in larger product communications strategy and planning decisions
• Manage agency partners on media relations, speaking opportunities, and other external communication efforts
• Build and cultivate relationships with relevant media and influencers within the consumer tech, creator economy and gaming spaces
• Work with partners on plans and positioning to introduce joint product news and initiatives
• Develop messaging and materials for key product milestones
• Provide ongoing counsel to key stakeholders and among cross-functional teams
• Develop creative and strategic communications plans to celebrate our most exciting feature launch moments and other product milestones
• Work with teams across the company (i.e. Product Marketing, Product, Talent Partnerships, Legal, etc.) to shape storytelling and strategy for both proactive and reactive news moments

Background & Experience:

• 6+ years experience developing successful product communications programs and campaigns with focus on a consumer audience
• Must have Tech, Agency or in-house product experience
• Experience with landing earned coverage within consumer and industry press outlets
• A passion for connected, impactful storytelling that educates and inspires consumers
• Experience consulting, advising, presenting to, and partnering with teams
• An understanding of social and content based marketing approaches
• A creative mentality when it comes to finding solutions

Robert Half

Who We Are

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 32 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.

What You’ll Do

CPA is seeking a detailed-oriented and highly motivated professional to join our team in the newly created role of Project Manager, Communications and Marketing. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating brand and program marketing initiatives and communications campaigns to drive brand awareness, support program enrollment, and grow understanding of CPA throughout the communities we serve in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This role is responsible for executing and monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the goals and objectives of CPA.

Who You’ll Work With

The Project Manager will work under the supervision of the Senior Marketing and Digital Strategy Manager and will work closely with cross-functional teams including Communications and Marketing, Customer Programs, Government Affairs, as well as external consultants to effectively implement a wide range of external facing projects.

Commitment to Diversity

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Culture

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

Requirements

• Demonstrate good judgement and integrity.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language.
• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager and other team members.
• Team Coordination: Lead and collaborate with internal teams, organize meetings, lead internal estimate process book conference rooms, and take and document notes ensuring effective communication and coordination to achieve project goals.
• Campaign Execution: Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and brand guidelines.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, and coordinate with department administrator as well as the Senior Marketing Manager.

• Risk Assessment: Help identify and communicate potential concerns or issues that may impact project success and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Internal Communications: Maintain consistent and effective communications with CPA staff to provide project updates, address concerns, and manage elements of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and agencies as needed, ensuring deliverables are met and projects are executed to the highest standards.
• Content Management: Use CPA’s project management system to ensure data, content, timelines, and action items are coordinated and easily accessible by CPA teams.
• Data Gathering: Coordinate with the Senior Marketing Manager Director of Communications and Marketing to plan, gather and manage needed data and information to support communications projects such as annual reports, dashboards, and board presentations.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent experience to a University Degree and 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent experience (preferred)

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Required Skills  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfort presenting information to colleagues and external consultants.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, time management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices including preparing correspondence and operating modern office equipment
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Chinese a plus.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Work Location

Southern California residency is required for this position. This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes an enhanced transportation allowance. The Remote option requires you to reside in Southern California to meet with members of our communities, member agencies, and local governments. This position will also require you to attend in-person events and meetings at various locations as needed. It also requires in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events three times per year for three to five days per event. CPA’s office hours are 8:30am-5:30pm PST.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,587-$123,247, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700.

Clean Power Alliance

Kartoon Studios is in search of an ambitious and energetic Director of Public Relations to lead and execute effective communication strategies. If you have a burning passion for entertainment, animation, and brand-building, we want to hear from you. Entertainment experience AND public company experience are requirements.

In this leadership role, you will be directly reporting to the CEO and working closely with him. A deep understanding of multi-stakeholder marketing and PR across both B2B and B2C frameworks is a must, along with a passion for entertainment, animation, and the financial community. 

Responsibilities:

– Lead and optimize PR efforts.

– Develop and implement creative strategic PR plans using cutting-edge techniques.

– Plan and execute nationwide PR campaigns and support global initiatives.

– Maximize sponsorship opportunities and brand assets to increase coverage volume.

– Secure story placements across a variety of media platforms – from traditional to digital, from trade to mass media. 

– Develop and maintain relationships with media and influential professionals.

– Organize interviews and press releases to promote our clients and their products/services.

– Ensure brand consistency in all efforts and track/influence media coverage.

Qualifications:

– 4+ years of PR and Communications experience

– Experience working in publicly traded entertainment companies

– Proven track record in a senior public relations role

– Track record of creating and executing successful PR campaigns with significant media coverage

– Broad media contacts across business, financial, and media trade publications

-Ambitious with big career goals

– Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a strong advantage

Benefits:

– Compensation Range: $80,000 – 115,000

– 401K with company contribution

– Comprehensive insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance

Kartoon Studios (TOON)

WHO WE ARE

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is dedicated to student success. Entering the fifth year of her presidency at CSUSM, Dr. Ellen Neufeldt continues to work in partnership with faculty, staff, and the community to expand the university’s reach and impact. With a new institutional strategic plan launched in 2022 titled “The Power of CSUSM/The Power of US”, the university is looking forward to launching a major philanthropic campaign to support institutional priorities. The campus is also in the early stages of developing a new academic master plan, strategic enrollment plan, and campus facilities master plan.

Since its founding in 1989, CSUSM has been dedicated to expanding educational access, student success, and opportunity. From first-year programs, community-based learning opportunities, internships, undergraduate research, and more, the university works to foster deep learning and academic success by engaging students in meaningful and innovative educational experiences. In 2022, CSUSM ranked number one in the nation on the National Social Mobility Index, which measures how well colleges and universities lift low-income students into well-paying careers post-graduation. CSUSM was also recently named a “Top 25 Most Transformative College” according to Money Magazine.

As an anchor institution in the region, CSUSM is highly connected and responsive to the needs of local communities. Approximately 8 out of 10 CSUSM graduates remain in the region after graduation, 52% of whom are the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment now exceeds 16,000 diverse students, serving San Diego County, Orange County, and Southwest Riverside County. CSUSM is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over 50% of our students representing the Latinx community. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into all aspects of CSUSM’s work. To learn more, visit: https://www.csusm.edu/

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

This position will report to CSUSM’s Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the CSUSM Foundation, Jessica Berger. Jessica brings nearly 20 years of advancement experience, serving in various development roles at Harvey Mudd College before joining CSUSM in 2021. Under Jessica’s leadership, CSUSM is making major investments in the advancement team to help support and drive the university’s growth and impact. The department’s culture is based on inclusion, transparency, and autonomy, with team members provided the latitude and support to own and innovate within their individual roles.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual salary: $100,000 – $110,000
• Medical, dental, and vision
• CALPERS retirement plan
• 24 paid days off
• 12 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

LOCATION

This role will primarily be in-person, with some flexibility to work remotely. The office is located on the main CSUSM campus at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos CA, 92096.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement (UA), the Communications and Marketing Director is a newly created position serving as a strategic advisor to the Vice President and division leadership, supporting efforts to amplify the presence of CSUSM’s philanthropic and development initiatives. The Director will lead communications for every area of the division, from campaigns to major gifts and events. As a member of the UA senior leadership team, the Director will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive communication strategy for UA, overseeing the day-to-day operations of marketing and communications for the department, and expanding branding activities. The Director will also work in close collaboration with University Communications to convey the university’s mission to diverse constituencies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and implementation of UA’s comprehensive communications strategy.
• In partnership with University Communications, develop and execute a philanthropic campaign focused, university-wide strategic branding and communications plan that promotes and broadens brand awareness of CSUSM’s mission and programs.
• Collaborate with University Communications to compose, edit, and manage the production of collateral materials with a shared language and content for marketing, proposals, case statements, collateral, and scripts.
• Lead and direct marketing campaigns and strategies for UA, using creative and digital communications to implement an integrated and layered marketing approach.
• Support best-practice communications and marketing policies, standards, and guidelines and collaborate with campus departments to ensure integration, adherence, compliance, and advancement toward the strategic goals of the campaign.
• Ensure a community-focused strategy to support CSUSM’s mission, building effective strategic alliances internally and externally.
• Streamline communication processes to realize cost savings and economies of scale.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• Highly skilled in the areas of marketing, communications, media relations, publications, and branding.
• Knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit/philanthropic sector, with hands-on experience in campaign communications and fundraising techniques, including proposal and case statement writing, public relations, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience guiding an organization through the development and implementation of marketing and branding plans.
• Deep knowledge of current marketing trends and digital strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences both internally and externally.
• Experience working with graphic design, photography, and printing vendors.
• Experience supporting the marketing and communication elements of major events such as conferences, symposiums, galas, and dinners.
• Ability to prioritize projects appropriately, making informed decisions quickly and decisively.
• Effective at working with multiple stakeholders and personalities institution-wide.

California State University San Marcos

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential contemporary artists and estates from the past century. Since its founding by Arne Glimcher in 1960, Pace has developed a distinguished legacy as an artist-first gallery that mounts seminal historical and contemporary exhibitions. Under the current leadership of CEO Marc Glimcher, Pace continues to support its artists and share their visionary work with audiences worldwide by remaining at the forefront of innovation. Today, Pace has eight locations worldwide, including a European foothold in London and Geneva; two galleries in New York; Los Angeles; Palm Beach; Hong Kong; and Seoul, as well as offices in Beijing and Berlin.

As a member of Pace’s global PR team, the Public Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the public relations team in the development and execution of the gallery’s press strategy under the direction of the Associate Director of PR. While the PR Manager will focus largely on the development of press materials aimed to raise awareness of and engagement with Pace’s program and artists’ activity in the U.S., this person will also collaborate with our Europe and Asia teams to advance Pace Gallery’s holistic brand and vision globally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Planning:

• Build relationships with new writers and maintain existing journalist relationships through in-person opportunities

• Build individual minor campaigns, for exhibitions and corporate initiatives

• Create bespoke media lists for special projects

Pitching:

• Pitch and follow up on active minor campaigns (roughly 50% of all work), with a focus on exhibition and artist campaigns

• Facilitate evergreen pitching, e.g., gift guides, front of book preview placement, new publications in coordination with PR team

• Support on development of weekly press mailer to international press list, including reviewing copy and bespoke list

• Support Associate Director of PR with media outreach around major events, such as art fairs, including compiling sales reports

• Provide additional support for Pace’s external artist exhibitions/projects in the US on a case-by-case basis

Materials Development:

• Prepare interview briefings

• Support the Associate Director in the development of press releases

• Support on development of media kits, including preparing shared image links

• Work with PR Associate to field incoming press inquiries

• Support with overseeing the PR Associate with material development and announcement roll-out/distribution, including reviewing and providing feedback on press materials, distribution pitches, and press lists

• Support on routing pertinent materials and information to internal communications team

Events:

• Support on press previews, including developing event scenario, liaising with events and dealers, coordinating artist, compiling guestlist, and multiple rounds of outreach to encourage attendance

• Strategize and coordinate press attendance at Pace events

Research:

• Research coverage by current staff writers and freelancers, trends in coverage, and past coverage for Pace artists

• Research new media outlets, including magazines and online-only platforms

• Research competitors’ coverage

• Track and report Pace Gallery coverage to gallery staff and other stakeholders, and develop press campaign reports/best practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, English, Art History, or related field

• 4+ year of experience at a PR/Communications agency or on a corporate PR team

• In-depth knowledge of modern and contemporary artists and the fine art industry with demonstrated passion and interest in the arts

• Excellent writing skills and highly professional verbal communication

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail

• Must be able to multi-task across a variety of projects at once, and prioritize effectively to meet required deadlines

• Ability to both work collaboratively and coordinate within a team, while also maintaining a proactive and solution-oriented approach to individual responsibilities.

• Ability to interact effectively with and gain the confidence of senior management

• Must be receptive to feedback, able to take direction and incorporate feedback into future work product

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Pace Gallery offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.

Pace Gallery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pace Gallery

About 

Custom Collaborative (CC) is a US-based non-profit social enterprise that trains, mentors, and advocates for and with no/low-income and immigrant women to build the skills necessary to achieve economic success in the sustainable fashion industry and broader society. We enrich women and their communities by preparing those facing high barriers to employment with skills to own, operate, and contribute to fashion and design businesses at a high economic, social, and environmental standard. CC’s revenue was ~$1.2M, in 2022, and is projected to grow to $2M in 2024. The organization has just secured a new space, centrally located in New York City’s Garment District, and is affiliated with a growing roster of high-profile supporters.

The Role

Custom Collaborative seeks a proven fundraiser to serve in a new leadership position as Director of Development and Communications, joining our staff of nine at an exciting point in our organization’s evolution. With a primary focus on executing growth in fundraising, the Director of Development and Communications leads the team in fundraising, communications, and brand management to raise revenue and expand our influence. The role is primarily focused on (1) raising money through interaction with funding prospects, (2) sharing with the public the impact of Custom Collaborative, and (3) generating substantial results from the preceding.  

The Director will spend considerable time building relationships with and stewarding donors, partners, and prospects, strategically partnering with the Executive Director to cultivate and request major contributions and support. Custom Collaborative’s Executive Director is an enthusiastic fundraiser, who is building a leadership team to strategize and partner with, as the organization continues its upward trajectory. CC is at an inflection point, transitioning from a high-performing local organization to a national and global partner, with support from major philanthropic partners.

The Director will collaborate with the staff, Board of Directors, and other volunteers, and lead a team to set and achieve annual and long-range fundraising and brand visibility goals, regularly measuring progress to ensure success. The Director collaborates with Program staff to support funding needs and priorities and directly supervises the Development and Communications staff. 

What we expect of you:

• Oversee a current calendar and work plans for all fund development efforts, including future grant proposals and reports, mailings, marketing activity, and events. 
• Execute and develop relationship management strategies for all prospects, including research, visit strategy and execution, making asks, managing follow up activities and engaging other members of the CC team.
• Ensure that all major donors receive appropriate, consistent engagement and accounting of their gift’s impact. 
• Support the efforts of donor-ambassadors engaged in peer-to-peer cultivation and solicitations. 
• Plan and execute 3 – 4 small donor cultivation events per year, with support of staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Institute planned giving support options for donors 
• Develop and execute effective marketing/communications campaigns and manage ongoing content, including copy for marketing materials (i.e. brochures, press releases, website).
• Execute an organizational strategy for excellence in external relations.
• Manage a team, including developing annual plans and budgets. 
• Be flexible and comfortable in a dynamic environment, with excellent follow through. 
• Be well-organized and have good decision-making and delegation skills.

What you can expect of us:

• Supportive colleagues
• Commitment to the organization’s mission
• Commitment to your professional development and growth
• The tools and budget necessary to succeed at your job
• Clear expectations and partnership to meet them
• Compassion

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Requirements

• A clear history of growing organizational revenues in relationship-driven fundraising including a track record of soliciting gifts, grants, and substantial investments of $25,000+ from foundations, high net worth individuals, and others.
• Relevant knowledge of philanthropic giving trends and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership of development teams in matrix organizations. 
• Record of prioritizing/initiating new opportunities to expand donor base and stewarding strong relationships with funding sources.
• Prior representation of organizations at all levels of engagement with external stakeholders and media representatives, including strategic meetings and speaking engagements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures, including staff, colleagues, volunteers, and donors 
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Track record of success in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• Proven ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and retaining staff.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, delegation, and prioritization skills.
• Experience motivating and collaborating with volunteers.
• Proven ability to work within a POC-led multi-cultural team that is building an inclusive and equitable workplace committed to racial and gender equity and justice.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Executive Director
• Oversees a staff of four: two each in Development and Communications.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Your cover letter should answer the following:

1. What is your proudest fundraising success and why it makes you proud.
2. What is it that most excites you about this role and what you could bring to our team.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls please. Base salary range is $95,000 – 105,000 annually; the position is bonus eligible. Benefits include generous and flexible paid time off: 4 weeks leave; paid leave the last week of the calendar year; two floating, and several other holidays; paid family leave; healthcare reimbursement plan; transportation benefits; disability insurance; supplementary funds to support staff wellness and professional development.

Custom Collaborative is committed to equity and inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to apply, especially LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

Custom Collaborative

Director of Media Procurement

Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Hybrid)

Planet Technology is seeking a Media Procurement Director to join one of our well-known manufacturing clients based out of Cleveland, OH.

• Media Procurement Director Responsibilities: Business Partnering
• Builds relationships with marketing and brand teams and partners with the teams to drive savings, innovation, and new supplier opportunities within the marketing category
• Ensures information flow between the corporate procurement team and marketing and brand teams to effectively deliver and influence business/function strategies
• Understands business requirements and challenges, including priorities and key value drivers
• Co-leads Supplier/Agency Relationship Management (S/ARM) with marketing counterpart, by leading key relationship management
• Partners closely with key stakeholders to align on key metrics of the business or function in support of the annual operating plan
• Procurement Strategy and Execution:
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and execute on the Enterprise-wide Marketing category with approximately $400m in spend
• Develops and executes on procurement strategy in support of the marketing and brand stakeholders in collaboration with adjacent functions, such as Legal and Finance.
• Develop, coordinate and execute Enterprise-wide Marketing category management strategies and programs to optimize and leverage the global scale of the company to ensure proper economies of scale are achieved, while ensuring risk levels are appropriate.
• Tracks and analyzes spend and contracts for the marketing category, identifies opportunities for savings/value-driven initiatives, and tracks savings achieved to ensure savings realization
• Lead stakeholder teams to establish specifications, effectively manage category supply base, perform advanced and intricate negotiations and oversee selection of key vendors.
• Coordinate RFx processes and leads supplier negotiations, with support from business counterparts
• Manage the implementation of executed agreements with required systems (e.g., Coupa and Alocadia) and with the respective business partners
• Identifies opportunities for partnerships and cost savings initiatives through agency ecosystem
• Researches market and supplier benchmarks to inform supplier/agency selection, relationship management decisions, and large sourcing opportunities
• Continuous Improvement:
• Facilitates educational sessions for marketing team members to drive adoption of leading practices processes, particularly around Agency Ways of Working
• Researches and recommends tools, processes, and systems to ensure effective business processes
• Attends related industry conferences and trainings to maintain competitive skills set
• Manages through challenges such as quality or delay issues, if necessary, with agencies, suppliers, and marketing contacts
• Achieves KPIs (savings, cost avoidance, performance, risk management, industry intelligence, supplier/agency mapping, etc.) and reports progress to supervisor

Marketing Procurement Director Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Procurement, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field is required.

• 5+ years of procurement or marketing agency background.
• Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
• Ability to identify and research relevant market, industry, and supplier information.
• Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations and managing external vendor relationships.
• Ability to facilitate advanced agency/supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the enterprise and support multiple sourcing initiatives.
• Ability to develop processes and/or to identify continuous improvements to help better coordinate activities and drive savings.
• Exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager, ability to grow personal networks.
• In-depth knowledge of agency types, processes, and basic workings.
• Experience with agency/supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Marketing Spend Management and Marketing Workflow tools.
• Experience with budget management and financial planning.
• Previous experience working within CPG/Retail and/or home improvement industry is preferred.

Planet Technology

Job description

Are you looking for a role where the work you do will directly make a difference in the lives of others? Are you interested in joining an organization with a powerful mission that includes breaking down barriers, increasing inclusion and impacting the lives of children and families?

Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh provides a broad range of programs for adults and children with diverse abilities through corporate partnerships and initiatives within the community. In this Grant Development and Communications Coordinator position, you will serve the critical role to assist in securing funding and with the communications that supports our mission and the important work we do.

Here is how you will make an impact:

Grant & Development Responsibilities (60%):

• Coordinate and manage the grant process for the organization.
• Draft, format, revise and submit grant proposals, including budgets and any necessary appendices.
• Communicate and coordinate with key contacts at existing and potential funding sources to supply needed documentation according to established parameters and deadlines for grants.
• Assist with efforts to maintain current and develop new foundation, corporate and organizational donor relationships by performing research and audience analysis, preparing and sending ask and thank you letters, handling follow-up communication, preparing reports, etc.
• Manage all finance needs specific to development including monitoring receipt of donations and check and bill processing, in collaboration with office manager.
• Serve as point of contact for any audit needs of the organization.
• Assist Executive Director in coordinating annual event sponsorships, keeping accurate records of the same and handling any necessary paperwork and follow-up.
• Create organizational annual report and other written development materials, maintaining consistent quality of language and messaging.
• Assist in the development of the organization’s Planned Giving and Endowment initiatives.
• Assist with additional development responsibilities and event preparations prior to annual fundraiser.

Communications & Marketing Responsibilities (20%):

• Work with Program Director, DOO and team to develop organizational marketing and messaging strategies.
• Create, maintain and update the written marketing plan for the organization with marketing team input and develop methods for evaluation of the plan’s success.
• Maintain the shared marketing calendar.
• Create email blasts, blog posts, press releases, brochures, flyers, mailers and other promotional materials, as needed
• Share communications and marketing developments with staff and help to coordinate communications initiatives.
• Seek out new media opportunities.

Administrative Responsibilities (20%):

• Assist Executive Director with scheduling and general office tasks.
• Serve as point of contact for Board of Directors, Development Committee, Sponsorship Committee and other meetings; coordinate and setup for said meetings with front-desk staff.
• Prepare agendas and supply reference materials for said meetings.
• Attend Board meetings and take meeting minutes.

The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as a Public Relations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic PR campaigns, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and managing media relations. The Public Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand narrative and driving positive media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Help drive PR strategies that elevate business goals across PPA Tour, Pickleball Central, and Pickleball.com
• Write and edit communications and press materials
• Actively pitch and engage media
• Identify and develop storylines across businesses and strategically develop promotional plans to highlight those
• Work with sponsors and partners of PPA Tour, Pickleball Central, Pickleball.com on PR related campaigns
• Support the needs of Content, Broadcast, and Marketing by identifying storylines and providing strategic and consistent communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience working directly for a professional sports team or league, brand, or agency
• Past experience managing media at events and/or event project management
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the PR and Integrated Marketing Communications landscape, including familiarity with reporting and media relations tools
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Passion for sports, enjoy working with people, and have a strong desire to succeed
• Understanding of pickleball a plus
• Consistently reflect strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, and able and willing to travel to off-site events, etc., as needed

This position must work from our headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

PPA Tour