General Staff Jobs

Who We Are:

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers — wherever they are, however they operate — fulfill the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere.

Auctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products — over $200 billion worth — to customers around the globe.

And Auctane is just getting started.

Auctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams and innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, ShipWorks, ShipEngine, ShippingEasy, Stamps, Endicia, Metapack, Shipsi, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Auctane’s Values

The Customer is our mission.

Our company was built in service of our customers. Every time we answer the phone, write a line of code, hire a new team member, form a partnership, or build a new interface it is explicitly because we believe that action will improve the life of our customers.

We work with the best people.

We will only work with people who are enthusiastic about their work, respectful of diverse ideas and backgrounds, and who possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We only play offense.

We’re on a mission to reach and help every mailer, shipper and merchant on the planet. Because of this we move with urgency, take risks, and are determined to ship solutions quickly.

We expect exceptional outcomes.

We are a rapidly growing company with intent. We expect to continue to deliver market transforming solutions for our customers and challenging growth opportunities for our employees.

We are direct and authentic.

We have a genuine empathy for our employees, partners, and customers. We serve that empathy by treating everyone the way we would like to be treated – openly, ethically, and honestly. We set expectations clearly and hold ourselves accountable to what we commit.

About The Role:

The Auctane marketing team is seeking a highly skilled Campaigns leader who will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team in building the global integrated marketing demand strategy for our portfolio to drive new business and grow our customer base. The Campaigns Director will lead Auctane in building and planning a set of high-impact and innovative campaigns that attract prospects and buyers aligned with their paths to purchase in the buyers’ journeys. This role leads a campaigns team and works closely with cross-functional teams, including Brand Managers, Partner Marketing, Performance Marketing, Events Marketing, Marketing Operations, Creative Services, and Sales teams.

Primary Objectives:

1. Develop the transformation plan that accelerates our journey to becoming a world-class demand generation engine
2. Lead a campaigns team, overseeing planning, execution and performance
3. Work closely with senior sales leadership and Brand Managers to understand business objectives and translate those into impactful campaigns. Partner closely with regional marketing teams to support their GTM and pipeline objectives
4. Develop, document and present global demand generation and branding campaigns plans that show alignment between tops down (revenue) and bottoms-up (trials/demo requests) goals
5. Design and execute integrated global marketing campaigns across channels including email, social media, digital (paid search, display, retargeting), content syndication, TV, audio, events, and partnerships using a budget provided by the product Brand Managers and with the support of channel managers
6. Strengthen lead scoring, email and nurture programs to expedite opportunity creation, pipeline acceleration, increase win rate, and closed-won revenue through highly impactful content and campaigns

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be the leader for Auctane in the implementation of industry best practices for B2B and B2C demand generation and awareness through fully integrated marketing campaigns
• Become a marketing subject matter expert on our products including our existing customers, desired target audiences, core positioning, and customer journeys
• Be empowered to take creative risks – trying new strategies, driving a test and learn mentality. Design and implement full-funnel campaign optimization strategies
• Establish data collection and attribution for key demand metrics across the funnel, working closely with our channel managers and data analysts. Manage and optimize discretionary spend

What We Are Looking For:

• Masters Degree in Marketing or MBA desired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science or related field required
• 10+ years of marketing experience with progressively more responsibility; B2B and B2C experience preferred
• People management experience for more than 5 years required
• Proven successes with implementation of industry best practices for fully integrated marketing campaigns
• Demonstration of experience and/or training/certification in content marketing, demand generation, campaign planning and execution, performance marketing, and channel marketing
• Experience with developing and/or managing successful high volume (trials) and ABM strategies
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communications skills; able to communicate conceptually and tactically to executives, peers and team
• Strong tracking and analytical skills, working with tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Tableau, Google Data Studio, and similar
• Responsive, strategic, proactive, and hands-on, with strong stakeholder and relationship management skills and a high ability to influence in a matrixed environment
• Ability to translate data and insights into strategy and action plans
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to question the status quo, test-and-learn and look for continuous improvement opportunities

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• 10+ years of B2B and B2C marketing experience
• Strong leader; has managed global demand generation campaigns
• Strong project planner; collaborates well with others at all levels

The Tech:

• G-suite

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 5%

Additional Position Duties:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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Auctane

Social Media Manager – 4 Day Week (5 Day Salary) | Purpose-Led PR Agency | London

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of UK’s fastest-growing PR agencies in the search for a PR Account Director to join their team in the London offices. The agency has strong expertise on creating positive social and environmental impact, working with companies who are looking to make a meaningful change. They are looking for an Account Director with intelligence and ambition who has at least 3 years’ experience in PR, and ideally some experience in the corporate sector. Their work has been regularly acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, where they help brands build awareness to create engaging content and sell across multiple channels.

The agency describes their culture as compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on inclusion and a flat structure. All voices are heard, employees feel valued and encouraged to grow professionally to progress in their career. The office space is located in a vibrant and diverse location tailored to promote outstanding performance from employees.

The Role

• Planning, developing, and executing media communication strategies and influencer marketing programs in accordance with the company’s business objectives
• Communicating outcomes and results of the company’s media relations initiatives to the company leadership
• Mentoring Public Relations professionals by teaching them about the best PR practices and helping them gain a better understanding of the communication industry
• Creating social media content strategies to increase brand awareness and boost community engagement
• Preparing press releases and media materials for distribution to local, regional, and national media
• Staying up-to-date with innovations and updates of social media platforms and researching popular content ideas

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing effective media and communications strategies
• Extensive experience managing social media for business purposes
• In-depth knowledge of Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Branding, SEO, SEM, and Paid Advertising
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Start Date: ASAP

Location: London

Salary: £30,000-£40,000

Harmonic Operations™ | Certified B Corp

—–urgently hiring!——

Are you a PR pro looking to join a young and vibrant startup? Would you like to work in a PR agency environment? do you want to use your expertise to launch a new PR & Design company?If so, keep reading.

Public Relations Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information from the media.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumers, community, employees, and public interest groups.
• Writes press releases and prepares reports for the media to promote clients.
• Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
• Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
• Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains the organization’s digital content.
• Collaborates with managers to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relations efforts.

The right candidate will be there from day 1 to set up PR processes, brainstorm, and assist clients with their PR needs.

We are a brand-new startup! A fast-paced and exciting agency environment where creative individuals thrive. We mainly specialize in marketing and branding. We work with social influencers, businesses, musicians, etc

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of consumer marketing
• Ability to make media pitches
• Creative thinking
• Research skills
• Inquisitive
• Deadline-driven
• Reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience in handling a press conference
• experience with both traditional & non-traditional PR

• Are you or someone you know a good fit? Feel free to apply! everyone is welcome.

Hire Up Works

As our world evolves, more companies and organizations strive to achieve cultural relevance.

IW Group, Ad Age’s 2022 Multicultural Agency of the Year, is at the forefront of creating unique Asian, multicultural and cross-generational solutions for its clients. We have a dynamic team spread across our offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, as well as virtual locations. We are always looking for talented, creative and fun people to join our team.

IW Group is seeking a PR Manager to join our entertainment team in the Los Angeles office.

This position is responsible for designing and implementing strategies to build award-winning total market and multicultural campaigns, maximizing reach through tradition and digital media press, influencers, events and activations that are conducive to demonstrable ROI.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Publicity/Social Media/Influencer

• Design, implement and lead publicity strategies that align with client goals
• Lead planning and execution of publicity campaigns for multiple entertainment accounts
• Pitch traditional and online media outlets as well as influencers for earned coverage
• Maintain a high awareness of pop culture, industry trends and technologies
• Actively navigate the mass market and Asian American media landscape
• Research benchmark trends and audience preferences related to the entertainment industry and multicultural communities
• Participate in key account group brainstorms, strategy and creative sessions, contributing digital/ interactive/ media/influencer ideas

Leadership

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships
• Build and manage a high-performing team
• Oversee professional development of direct reports
• Strength leadership and supervisory skills
• Keep team and agency updated on industry best practices, latest trends, techniques, and developments
• Complete required manager and leadership training provided by company

Presentation

• Present and pitch campaign ideas to current clients and new business opportunities
• Engage in professional and community organizations related to the agency’s and client’s business/industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent client relations/people skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and editing)
• Understanding of the modern entertainment and Asian American media landscape
• Organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility, sound judgment and a positive attitude
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and effectively manage deadlines
• Ability to create budgets and monitor expenditures
• Strong media contacts and ability to play a critical role in pitching reporters
• ​​Proficiency in all basic software (i.e. MS Office) and social media platforms
• Up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
• Must be willing and able to travel
• Commitment to getting the job done (aka willing to work long hours when necessary)
• Multicultural knowledge and experience preferred

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field of study

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional work experience with studios, public relations/digital agencies or entertainment company
• Minimum of 3 years in a client-facing role
• Relevant experience in media and influencer relations
• Relevant experience across key social media platforms

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• COVID-19 considerations: We work in the office 1 day per week, all other time is remote.
• While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee will spend most of the time working indoors, in the IW Group office or remote.
• This role may require extended work hours (including weekends) to complete certain projects, with or without advance notice.
• This role may require work outside of the office (i.e., client events) or travel outside of the local work area (i.e., national or international client locations).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this role.

IW Group Inc.

—–urgently hiring!——

Are you a PR pro looking to join a young and vibrant startup? Would you like to work in a PR agency environment? do you want to use your expertise to launch a new PR & Design company?If so, keep reading.

Public Relations Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information from the media.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumers, community, employees, and public interest groups.
• Writes press releases and prepares reports for the media to promote clients.
• Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
• Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
• Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains the organization’s digital content.
• Collaborates with managers to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relations efforts.

The right candidate will be there from day 1 to set up PR processes, brainstorm, and assist clients with their PR needs.

We are a brand-new startup! A fast-paced and exciting agency environment where creative individuals thrive. We mainly specialize in marketing and branding. We work with social influencers, businesses, musicians, etc

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of consumer marketing
• Ability to make media pitches
• Creative thinking
• Research skills
• Inquisitive
• Deadline-driven
• Reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience in handling a press conference
• experience with both traditional & non-traditional PR

• Are you or someone you know a good fit? Feel free to apply! everyone is welcome.

Omni Clear Communications

Job Overview: Reporting to Malteser International Americas’ (MI Americas) Executive Director, this position leads on bilingual (English & Spanish) communications, branding, marketing, public relations, and online community engagement. They will design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that highlights the human stories behind our humanitarian and development programs in the Western Hemisphere and globally. Additionally, they will support our emergency and crisis response communications, raise awareness on the thematic issues within which we work, engage our existing audiences, capture new audiences, and drive fundraising. The Communications and Marketing Manager will implement this strategy by using inclusive language while upholding our faith-based values, adhering to strict fact-checking guidelines, as well as humanitarian norms. This position is responsible for the management of Communications personnel in the Americas. They will also be responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders both in the United States and Europe, relating to our affiliate Malteser International (Cologne, Germany) and others as the need may arise. To apply, please send us an email with your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Major Responsibilities:

Social Media & Content Creation

• Lead content creation, managing hybrid team in New York HQ, and remote teams in Colombia, and Haiti.
• Lead social media campaigns, ads, etc. across all platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.
• Liaise with external marketing agency to create content for mail-in (print) fundraising pieces, advertorials, major donor appeals, as well as digital acquisitions/growth, email campaigns, and Google Grants management.
• Develop joint marketing/fundraising campaigns together with the Development Manager.
• Implement digital marketing strategy and manage annual budget.

Media & Public Relations

• Manage and coordinate all public and media relations activities for MI Americas, as well as MI (if and when we engage with global events, case by case basis), including press releases, events, publications, and campaigns.
• Cultivate a media list and active relationship building with local, national and regional journalists, bloggers and influencers. Must be comfortable successfully pitching to reporters.

Design & Publications

• Provide creative direction for all projects undertaken by external agencies while ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
• Ensure brand consistency and compliance with organization’s Design Guidelines.

Website Management (www.orderofmaltarelief.org)

• Manage the organization’s American website and oversee it is regularly updated.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, International Affairs or related area. Candidates with a degree in other disciplines with a proven relevant professional record will be accepted. 
• Minimum 5 years’ related work experience in non-profits, humanitarian aid, public relations, or marketing. Preferably with management experience.
• Experience in web and graphic design, WordPress, Canva, knowledge/content management software, as well as with SEO best practices, Google Analytics, Google Grants, social media management.
• Knowledge of photo and video editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere.
• High degree of inter-personal maturity, ability to work with co-workers, superiors, and junior staff.
• Fluency in English, advanced knowledge of Spanish, other languages are an asset.
• All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• All candidates must possess a current passport and be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Desired skills and qualities:

• Strong writer and editor, keen eye for photo selection.
• Strategic thinking is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, use independent judgment and follow-through with minimal supervision.
•  Flexibility, and occasional ability to work off-hours and weekends when emergencies arise.
• Experience with crisis or emergency communications.
• Superior project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectiveness in team process, organization and time management
• Highly organized with an extraordinary ability to implement plans and ensure their completion, meeting very strict deadlines.
• Respectful of faith-based values and environment.

We Offer:

• Compensation range: $72,000 – $80,000
• Health Insurance with a portion of the premium subsidized by employer
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with the first 5% matched by employer

Background: Malteser International Americas is the affiliate of Malteser International in the Western Hemisphere and is the worldwide relief and development organization of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The organization provides aid to people in need in around 140 projects in 35 countries, regardless of gender, political belief, origin, or faith. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the basis of its work. Further information: www.orderofmaltarelief.org  

Malteser International Americas

The Manager, of Communications, will develop and implement internal and external communication strategies for the organization to ensure that unified, consistent, and positive messages define and promote the corporate identity and mission. This position is an individual contributor role with a broad span of influence among many partners. Specifically, this role will lead content development for our intranet, and support Executive Communication, Internal Communication, and all Human Resources Communications.

Reporting to the VP, of Corporate HR, the Manager, of Communications, will collaborate closely with the Marketing Team, HR Team, and Executive Team to plan and execute effective communication and engage internal and external audiences on key messages in support of Remington Hotels.

Job Functions:

• Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to promote and positively represent the organization through internal and external communication.
• Develops and implements procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity and promotes and supports the organization’s mission.
• Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization including the launch of new products, special events, local community service, and other topics of interest.
• Leverage understanding of brand, culture, business plans, and goals to develop messaging content.
• Plan, write, and edit content for internal and external communications channels, including web, email, social media, and print.
• Communicates initiatives and deadlines to key stakeholders in a variety of print, digital, and interpersonal ways; tasks may include creating and publishing company newsletters, calendars, blogs, and intranet posts, and hosting meetings.
• Create new channels to reach key stakeholders with core messages. Bring creative ideas and new approaches to messaging to create and maintain engagement.
• Design, edit, and oversee the distribution of periodic and one-off communication materials through a variety of communication channels.
• Provide guidance to the executive team regarding communication plans and announcements to ensure high impact and effectiveness.
• Consult with leaders to craft key messages and orchestrate major employee recognition events, leadership messaging at business meetings, and more.
• Strong focus on analytics and data-based results to optimize future programs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on all areas of communications for cross-functional business partners and field leadership.
• Supports communication across key stakeholders, including associates, owners, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with a focus in Marketing and/or Communications preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of Communications experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience focused on internal communication activities including people/human resources expertise.
• Demonstrated experience bringing marketing and communication strategies to life through visual storytelling.
• Graphics and/or Video Production experience a plus.
• Must be a strong digital native with a deep understanding of social media platforms across owned, earned, and paid media.
• Proven ability to influence, advise, and drive large initiatives to completion required.
• Ability to network and build a range of stakeholder relationships and collaborative partnerships.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to successfully multitask and meet deadlines.
• High levels of emotional intelligence; Ability to match personal work style and approach to build trust and credibility.
• Professional and polished presence; listening and influence ability with all levels of leadership.
• Proficiency with social media content management systems (e.g., Sprout Social), graphic design software (e.g., Canva), and Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Remington Hotels

Curinos currently seeking an Internal Communications Manager, to help tell compelling stories that bring our colleagues and communities together. The position is a hybrid (blend of work from home and in office) position and candidates must live within NYC/Metropolitan or Boston areas. The ideal candidate is someone who can build strong relationships at all levels across the organization and is a natural storyteller and writer who is able to bring insight into how best to write for our various channels and increase readership and engagement across our content. This person should enjoy being creative and collaborative, brainstorming ideas for building colleague engagement as well as creating intranet pages and managing our distribution lists, with an eye for design and great attention to detail.

THE ROLE:

The Internal Communications Manager is responsible for taking sole responsibility for communications across the organization internally, while also supporting various projects within marketing, such as external website and social media. Reporting into the Vice President, Engagement, Development & Inclusion, they will be part of the People & Culture team, partnering with our Marketing organization. This role is responsible for improving and maintaining global internal communications to develop and drive consistent messaging of organizational communications across Curinos.

This position will focus heavily on executive communications and colleague engagement, ensuring that strategic initiatives across the organization are consistent, professional, clear, concise, and well absorbed, while also promoting our culture and the well-being of colleagues. The Internal Communications Manager will also be responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing to an annual communication calendar as well as ad hoc messaging. They will manage the maintenance of content on the Curinos intranet, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness of content.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the annual internal communications plan and calendar, created in coordination with senior executives, People & Culture and Marketing organizations.
• Responsible for the continuous evolution and improvement to communications effectiveness through colleague engagement analysis, channel use an overall excellence.
• Gatekeeper of the Curinos Intranet, supporting back-end maintenance, content creation and posting.
• Establish regular company-wide communication cadence for CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, including monthly Town Halls and mailers with responsibility for the collaboration and creation of decks and materials.
• Responsible for creating unique and different colleague engagement strategies, whether through social media, surveys, companywide competitions and more.
• Supports various activities throughout the marketing organization including but not limited to social media and external website as it relates to colleagues and culture.

Qualifications

YOUR EXPERTISE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification or experience preferred
• Minimum 4 years of external/internal communications experience with a large multi-national company
• Proven ability to influence and bring strategic communication plans to life across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from executives and colleagues
• Strong digital skills across multiple platforms; familiarity with information technology, especially digital and video
• Strong knowledge of communication and marketing channels, including social media and web
• Experience supporting robust communications programs and delivering results
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
• Experience of writing for a variety of different audiences a must
• Ability to be flexible and agile, working across multiple teams, disciplines, and personalities
• High level of attention to detail

Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $140,000 plus bonus.

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t meet all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have relevant skills or experience, please go ahead, and apply. You could be just what we need!

Additional Information

Why work at Curinos?

• Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
• Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours, and part time options, depending on the role requirements
• Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
• Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
• Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
• Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services

Inclusivity at Curinos:

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Curinos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Curinos

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and College Inn®. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers – in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

The Director Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and implementing corporate communications strategies that position Del Monte Foods as an industry leader and a top CPG company. The Director will play a central role in promoting and enhancing corporate reputation by telling our proactive corporate story, as well as supporting employee retention and attraction goals through internal communications that build culture, trust, and alignment. This role requires demonstrated experience implementing proactive communications plans; exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; and expertise in cross-functional relationship building as this role works with a broad range of stakeholders including senior leaders, agencies, employees, media, and consumers.

The Director Corporate Communications will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This leader provides functional leadership for a team currently comprised of a Communications Senior Manager and Communications Specialist. This leader will interact regularly with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Executive Leadership team.

The salary range for this role is: $119,496 – $214,968.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, protect, and enhance the reputation of our business and brands through building relationships and ongoing engagement with the media and other external stakeholders and influencers.
• Create, enhance, manage, and execute Del Monte’s corporate communications strategy (internal and external) and leverage all available channels based on a well-informed assessment of needs and opportunities.
• Manage the strategy and daily execution of internal communications programs. Ensure employees are informed regarding company performance and future direction, as well as corporate and HR programs and policies.
• Build and maintain the plan and calendar of cross-channel communications and events, including Town Hall meetings, team social and recognition events, and a wide variety of communications across our multiple office and plant locations.
• Provide hands-on writing, editing, and production of content across multiple channels (e.g., articles, email messages, websites (internal/external), newsletters, presentations, videos, etc.) to help Del Monte employees understand what is happening within the organization. Identify the best tools and technologies to employ in support of our team communications, collaboration, and engagement, including intranet, blogs, videos. Create and maintain repositories for Del Monte’s communications and associated documents.
• Serve as an advisor, partner, and provide hands-on support to CEO, CMO, CHRO and other members of the leadership team on effective communication strategies and tactics to drive employee engagement.
• Communicate key company achievements to appropriate stakeholders, including in the area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
• Implement communications’ programs and activities to build corporate and community relations.
• Drive executive visibility and thought leadership opportunities with a primary focus on the CEO and CMO followed by Senior Leadership Team. Create presentations to support various internal and external CEO speaking engagements throughout the year.
• Manage relationships with various media outlets; represent Del Monte on matters involving the media.
• Partner with Finance to craft and amplify the company’s performance with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage Del Monte’s relationship with our PR and Crisis Communication agencies.
• Oversee company awards and speaking programs to secure placements for the company and executives.
• Proactively identify opportunities and partner with the Senior Director Talent to develop communications vehicles to communicate Del Monte’s value proposition with current and prospective employees.
• Responsibility for planning of all issues/crisis communications strategies for potential threats, responses, etc. Serve as Crisis Communications lead for the company as needed.
• Provide updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors for relevant Communications matters. Oversee all internal and external Communications channels, including the Intranet, internal social channel, communications app for frontline team members, corporate website, corporate LinkedIn channel and others.
• Manage communications and annual event with Del Monte Alumni group (San Francisco Bay Area).
• Create effective employee engagement campaigns for frontline team members in manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Partner with field HR at plants to cascade relevant company communications, leveraging the most appropriate channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Del Monte Foods Key Behaviors:

GET OUR HANDS DIRTY

• Dig in and understand the business.
• Stay focused on priorities and drive for results.
• Pursue goals with purpose and persevere through challenges.

CULTIVATE SOLUTIONS

• Improve processes, products and services.
• Take calculated risks to develop effective solutions.
• Use data and insights to drive business performance.

GROW SUCCESS TOGETHER

• Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Collaborate and promote teamwork to achieve individual and shared goals.
• Hold ourselves and others accountable for commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or other related business field.
• MBA Preferred.
• 15-20 years of experience.
• Progressively responsible internal and external corporate communications experience within an organization(s) with international operations and/or influence.

The position requires leadership skills to define and champion best practices that will deliver and execute an effective and cohesive communications strategy.

• Proven track record of delivering superior results in a dynamic and growing company.
• Substantial experience of developing and executing effective strategies and related execution plans for internal, external, CSR and issues/crisis communications for a Consumer-Packaged Goods company, or other consumer facing business.
• Demonstrated success leveraging all communications’ mediums including digital/social.
• A team player who can build strong relationships both internally and externally and earn the confidence of senior stakeholders within the business.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience acting as company spokesperson in sensitive and crisis situations.
• Experience in a consumer facing business.
• Quickly learn and apply organization nuances to define business needs and drive greater levels of performance.
• Establish credibility, build relationships, and influence stakeholders; including but limited to the executive team.
• Partner with key stakeholders on continuing to drive Del Monte’s positive reputation among all constituencies.
• Inspire and guide others toward goal achievement.
• Drive stakeholder engagement through application of appropriate communication strategies.
• Take a total enterprise / cross-functional perspective as it relates to strategic thinking, problem solving, and best practice implementation.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to create a compelling presentation.
• Experience managing graphic design consultants/agencies and providing direction for visual storytelling, infographics, etc.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED.

(https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2157813&d=External&rb=%3F%3F%3F#/https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/). Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods, Inc. is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.

Del Monte Foods, Inc.

Want to make a difference? Want to help support young adults in goal setting for their education and future? Then come work for First Place for Youth!

ABOUT US:

First Place for Youth is the largest provider of housing and comprehensive services for transition-age foster youth in the state of California. We’re giving young people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to take control of their own lives and create the futures they want. We’ve built a 20+ year record of success, measured not just by the number of youth who walk through our doors, but by the outcomes they achieve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Communications will partner with First Place leaders to build the reach and recognition for First Place for Youth to be viewed as the pre-eminent extended foster care provider and thought partner in the U.S. This strategic role will elevate the First Place brand and shape key messages that help staff and board build and cultivate relationships and awareness among key constituencies, including funders, policymakers, potential partners, media and internal stakeholders. Working closely with the leadership team, the director will partner on initiatives aimed at building capacity for extended foster care among providers, policymakers and other thought leaders. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and managing the Communications Associate, the Director of Communications will set and guide a coherent brand strategy, and manage digital and printed materials, events, and public relations that consistently articulate First Place for Youth’s mission, programs, services, and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate current communications procedures to develop and implement annual communications plans in concert with key departmental, organizational and fundraising strategies. Lead content strategy to systematically engage key audiences. Decide to whom, what, where, and when to disseminate.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, annual reports, research and policy briefs, online appeals, blog posts, brochures, and First Place for Youth’s website.
• Manage public relations strategy including updating the key press target list, cultivating media contacts and building a speaker’s bureau that spotlights First Place subject matter experts for speaking engagements and content opportunities such as Opinion Editorials, contributed editorial content and press releases.
• Mentor and manage a Communications Associate responsible for raising awareness of FPFY strategic initiatives and outcomes with social media, E-news, blog, internal communications, and website updates, content, analytics as well as event logistics.
• Assure strategic and logistics management for donor events including house parties, annual donor luncheons, small career and resume chats, webinars, virtual events and more.
• You can paint a picture with words. You are a master at using simple language and graphics to convey complex data for coherent, resonant and actionable messaging online, in printed material and in outreach to the press and the public.
• You enjoy working in data-informed organizations and conveying the numbers that best showcase the need and outcomes for your organization.
• You are a highly collaborative relationship builder with the experience, flexibility and finesse to “manage by influence” and an entrepreneurial self-starter, who enjoys implementing new initiatives and can work independently to lead communications strategies for key initiatives.
• You are an experienced leader and can roll up your sleeves to get the work done at any level, with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position brand and communications discussions at strategic and tactical levels.

BENEFITS

• Full-time position
• 15 days of vacation time in year one
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 flexible holidays
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO
• Up to 90% of premium covered by First Place
• Delta Dental Premium PPO
• VSP Vision

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least seven years of communications experience, including website content, events newsletters, and donor communications. Previous experience will demonstrate the ability to write and convey complex data and information in simple terms. Expertise in identifying and growing target audiences by optimizing distribution channels is critical. You can share work samples showing how you translated industry terminology for lay audiences.
• Experience managing virtual and live events: including webinars, small virtual events, house parties, luncheons, and galas—including speaker prep, vendors, logistics, strategy, guest experience, and collateral.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, Communicates clearly and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and youth. Must be able to comprehend, follow, and clearly convey instructions to others.
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail and project management.
• Computer Skills–Proficiency with Office 2010 applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook required. Experience with performance management systems preferred. Previous experience working in WordPress, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, Hootsuite, and Facebook business manager interfaces preferred.
• Must be able to work on a computer for up to 40 hours per week. This hybrid role includes some work from home and some time in the office as well as some work at night and on weekends as needed.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Committed to First Place for Youth’s dedication to thread accountability across all efforts to support and sustain a racially equitable organization. Demonstrate a passion for advancing organizational DEI objectives and influencing others to approach all work with an equity lens. Promote processes and communication that encourage organizational cultural competence and inclusion.

If First Place for Youth is the organization you are looking for then apply today! Our team will be excited to meet you.

www.firstplaceforyouth.org

First Place for Youth