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The Volunteer Engagement Manager will oversee the volunteer life cycle for all volunteer position at FBLA’s events. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to recruit, onboard, manage, and recognize volunteers. The Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to attract a diverse pool of qualified volunteers, judges, and speakers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for volunteers, judges, and speakers and providing timely support and resources
• Identify target audiences and channels to reach potential volunteers by leveraging online and offline platforms
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to create compelling recruitment materials and campaigns
• Design and implement an efficient onboarding process for volunteers by ensuring they have the necessary information, resources, and tools to fulfill their roles effectively
• Establish clear expectations and provide guidelines for volunteers’ conduct and responsibilities
• Develop templates and materials for volunteer stewardship, including thank you emails, certificates and post-event surveys
• Regularly assess volunteer satisfaction and identify opportunities for improvement, and addressing any concerns or issues promptly
• Coordinate volunteer assignments, scheduling, and logistics for events, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation
• Collaborate with event organizers and staff to align volunteer needs with event requirements
• Stay up to date with the latest features and enhancements of the technical systems, suggesting improvements and implementing best practices

Experience, Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with one to two years of experience in volunteer management and event planning
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of recruitment strategies, onboarding techniques, and best practices with volunteers and stakeholders
• Proficiency with volunteer management software or databases to track volunteer information
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work in a team-based environment working cross-departmentally to complete projects as needed
• Travel required to National Leadership Conference, other National events, and state meetings

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)

Summary: The Production Planning Liaison will be responsible for planning and meeting 60 day out customer demand, reducing and maintaining past due orders, and will be the escalation path for all customer requests (expedites, de-expedites, cancellations, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Ensure 60 day and out customer demand can be achieved through work order and customer sales order alignment

· Work with production control to ensure production aligns with the daily, weekly and monthly Sales & Operations, Inventory Plan and meets expected customer service levels. This will include all value streams.

· Work with account management and customer service teams on customer urgent orders, expedites, and other requests (will require interfacing with customers).

· Reduce and maintain reduction of past due order

· Interface with key business personnel across all primary functions (engineering, purchasing, and production, and quality, finance, sales and shipping & receiving) to ensure that customer schedules are realistic, attainable, visible and measurable.

· Provide delivery promise dates and lead time to Sales/ Customers for incoming orders and match actual requirements with the master schedule as they materialize.

· Continue to improve product flow to drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction overall planning process and financial performance.

· Create internal business queries / reports to assist management of projects and business objectives.

· Track and improve productivity throughout the shop.

· Track and improve the “Schedule Attainment” process.

· Track and improve the OTD through root cause analysis.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training/Experience:

• BA/BS Degree in applicable field
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing organization, preferably in an assembly, welding, and/or machining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, across all functions of the organization including customers and suppliers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Lean Green Belt or higher certification and track record of implementation preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.

· Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook software.

· Advanced knowledge of Oracle operating systems is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: As Needed

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

NOTE: The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Texas Hydraulics, Inc.

About The Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness. 

Benefits:

• Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
• Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
• Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.

The Role:

• Writes, researches, and/or develops production strategy and/or creative and editorial processes and content for programs across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Produces, develops, writes or edits content. This may include identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre-interviews or interviews and scheduling, writing, publishing and integrating content for multimedia platforms.
• Develops and maintains reports of content evaluation and metrics.
• May serve as a liaison for staff and interviewees. Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, specifically adding production content to FFRF’s “Ask an Atheist” Facebook Live show and FFRF’s TV show, “Freethought Matters.” 
• Oversees and/or performs daily operational activities for live and pre-produced content, including teleprompting and managing remote feeds via Skype and Zoom.
• Helps prepare actualities, production and scripts for FFRF’s weekly radio program, “Freethought Radio.”
• Works with legal staff on future short-term podcasts on legal issues, and help with monthly “We Dissent” podcast as requested.
• Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production.
• Produces and/or edits 30 or more Freethought Matters TV shows annually for broadcast on television and YouTube, including developing some issue-oriented shows in addition to “talking heads” interviews.
• Edits video of FFRF annual convention presentations for YouTube/website use. 
• Helps with official PowerPoint presentations by staff for conventions or other speaking engagements.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in media communications/journalism/communications preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience applicable to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent journalistic sensibilities and writing skills, along with a keen understanding of visual media.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated knowledge of posting guidelines for YouTube, Facebook Live and other streaming platforms.
• Strong aptitude for and desire to learn new skills and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to meet project needs, including tight deadlines.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

Are you a Social Media Specialist well versed in the ins and outs of each social media channel, adept at creating engagement for each platform and now, looking to broaden your digital wheelhouse? Let’s talk. We welcome experienced social media creators with an eye for nuances and ear for trends in what works and what’s next to bring their success to our team. In return, we will offer you a well-rounded digital communications opportunity to manage our social media program, websites, email marketing, paid and organic search, digital advertising, app-based internal communication and more. And we will help you grow into this role.

Upgrade your skillset in this role. Create content that dispels the stereotype seniors can’t have fun and retirement communities are institutional. Find unconventional ways to recruit Gen Z through Gen X staff. Engage co-workers internally so they look forward to your next communication. And work with team members who crave—and expect—new and better ways to do great stuff and give you the latitude and support to do it.

Work Location:

Option to work remotely one day a week for those living within an hour driving distance to Hershey, Pa. corporate office. For those living outside a one-hour driving distance, required to travel one week a month to corporate office, plus site visits to Pennsylvania and Maryland campuses as needed.

The Role

The Digital Engagement Manager is responsible for driving a vibrant, on-brand presence that connects with both prospective and current customers (residents and co-workers) through online content development and integration strategy across a wide scope of digital platforms including social media, job recruitment sites, search, website, marketing automation, intranet and other online marketing outreach for optimal impact.

This role is responsible for tailored multimedia content and customer communications built to increase Country Meadow Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community’s brand value among multiple target audiences as well as increase online engagement and qualified leads for employment and residency.

The Sandbox

The Digital Engagement Manager works in the Communications department and will be the liaison with several departments to collaborate and apply our brand voice and standard to communications including Sales, HR and the Retention Committee. The Digital Engagement Manager will own the digital communications strategy and optimize it to align with changing business needs and customer behavior and preferences across various geographic regions and emerging best practices.

Digital Engagement Manager Responsibilities:

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA

This individual must intrinsically know social media to direct which current and emerging channels work best for which audience.

• Manages and optimizes our social media platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, NextDoor, YouTube) and recruitment sites (Indeed, Glassdoor). Management includes team planning, shared monitoring, calendar development and maintenance, execution, tracking and analysis. Expands the social media program to new channels as appropriate.
• Works in collaboration with Communications, Sales, HR and Operations departments to create on-brand and relevant digital assets (copy, images, video, infographics, etc.). Helps support and promote Sales, HR and Resource teams’ initiatives. Periodically travels to 11 campuses in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
• Conceives, creates and re-purposes content and visual elements across all related digital platforms, selecting the most effective communications medium to achieve organizational goals.
• Grows our subscriber base by providing audience with regular, helpful and engaging content that’s of value to them.
• Oversees reputation management by monitoring ratings and trends through a third-party dashboard and soliciting new reviews through Sales and Recruitment teams.
• Evaluates initiatives via reporting tools and, most importantly, make recommendations.
• Stays current on emerging social media and digital trends and educates our management team.

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

This individual must understand which messaging will appeal to which audience and know how and when best to tell it.

• Curates content from our campuses to highlight in social media and other digital channels.
• Collaborates with web agency to oversee website management including creating landing pages, adding content, adjusting navigation, optimizing blogs written by Executive Director of Communications and partnering with web agency when needed—all within SEO best practices.
• Develops content flow for automated and triggered drip campaigns, retargeting and messaging to both prospective and current residents and co-workers.
• Creates and/or works with agencies to create user-centered communications (including written communications, graphic design and video) to provide connection and clarity for our geographically dispersed staff of more than 2,500.
• Collects, reports and analyzes effectiveness and usage data to assess current efforts and drive future topics and tactics. Analyzes content for consistency, accuracy, adherence to style and brand standards, and user experience implications.

SEO & PAID SEARCH

This individual will work with agency partners to understand the science and art of search and collaborate to drive results.

• Partners with our digital agencies and VP of Communications to optimize content placement, keyword priorities, ad development and testing, link-building tactics, tagging and overall organic and paid strategies and metrics for digital content and guides day-to-day activity to ensure we are meeting overall objectives and altering our strategy to address customer behavior and company goals.
• Identifies current assets and gaps, establishes a governance strategy and creates topical recommendations for all company websites, online job descriptions, article outlines and/or optimized content to capitalize on content opportunities identified by performing keyword research, ad testing, competitor analysis, content mapping and other types of content analysis.
• Works closely with senior leaders, Marketing, HR and other departments to create effective communications strategies that articulate our message properly and consistently and provides guidance and insights to HR and Marketing teams.
• Measures the success and ROI of paid search, social media and digital campaigns and optimizes approaches based on analysis and recommendations.
• Stays current on digital marketing best practices and techniques for creating effective and engaging web content.

Digital Engagement Manager Critical Success Factors:

• Extensive experience developing, managing and analyzing social media campaigns and ideally related platforms, Indeed, Glassdoor and confidence in presenting the why and how
• Skilled in creative suites to create, produce, edit and post static, dynamic and video content. Will be expected to share recent social media campaign examples and speak to their effectiveness in an interview
• Adept in social media management programs (such as Sprout Social)
• Genuine appetite to build skills and knowledge in SEM, marketing automation, reputation management and digital media (if does not have current experience)
• Knowledge and practice in sourcing, collecting and analyzing data to determine strategic and creative direction using digital analytics and media-tracking tools
• An educated perspective on AI’s role and effect on content creation and/or marketing-communication
• Proactive and creative thinker—always focusing on innovative and measurable solutions
• Ability to manage and relate to agency partners
• Collaborative partner who demonstrates empathy and actively works with others to solve problems
• Excellent grammar, writing and communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing style to appeal to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects on time and on brand
• Comfortable working with variable workflows in a fast-paced environment and nimble in making the necessary adjustments per customer behavior and business and communications goals
• Genuinely enjoys engaging with older adults and collaborating with teams
• Minimum of 5 years related professional (post-collegiate) paid experience in social media and digital content marketing for an organization. Agency or Corporate Marcom experience is preferred
• Preference will be given to individuals with previous communications experience in recruitment advertising and business-to-consumer digital marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Reports to the Vice President of Communications and Advertising

So, interested in checking us out? Please do.

• Websites: www.CountryMeadows.com; (our not-for-profit) www.EcumenicalRetirement.org

Country Meadows:

• Facebook (brand): Country Meadows Senior Care
• Facebook (careers): Country Meadows Careers
• LinkedIn: Country Meadows Retirement Communities
• Instagram (careers): Country Meadows Careers
• Twitter (brand): Country Meadows
• Twitter (careers): CM_Careers
• YouTube: Country Meadows Cares
• TikTok (careers): Country Meadows Senior Care
• NextDoor for each campus

Ecumenical:

• Facebook: Ecumenical Retirement
• YouTube: Ecumenical Retirement
• NextDoor

EOE

Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Job Overview

The first-ever marketing director position at FFRF will be responsible for overall development and management of marketing  to promote the nation’s largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics) working as a major state/church watchdog. The Director of PR & Marketing will oversee the development and distribution of print, broadcast and digital advertising and other promotions. Will evaluate and oversee social media, as well as work with the Director of Communications and other communications staff to cultivate media coverage.  Will manage tracking systems/analytics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of marketing efforts. Will work with staff throughout the organization to accomplish marketing goals. Will oversee a significant advertising/public relations budget. This position is exempt and will report directly to FFRF’s Co-Presidents.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness. 

Benefits

• Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
• Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
• Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of FFRF marketing strategy including  print, broadcast and digital advertising, social media and promotional materials.  Direct marketing activities to promote FFRF’s cause, products and programs. 
• Plan and develop advertising to increase membership and overall awareness of and support for FFRF’s purposes, including overseeing production and placement of print, billboards, digital and broadcast ads. Inspect layouts and compose or edit advertising copy.
• Review and evaluate promotional brochures, website, social media and other content for marketing/branding purposes. Oversee homepage promotions. Devise or oversee digital campaigns to attract prospective members.
• Supervise or co-supervise FFRF graphic artists, digital communications manager, set objectives and monitor performances.
• Evaluate FFRF’s digital media distribution system (Meltwater). Help cultivate media contacts and coverage. 
• Oversee/monitor social media.
• Ensure brand consistency in advertising efforts.
• Write marketing press releases and periodically assist with writing and reviewing other press releases as needed, and other materials.
• Direct or assist with needs assessments or constituency surveys and other research to guide marketing efforts.
• Analyze effectiveness of marketing activities and provide regular reports to staff leadership.  
• Lead marketing project teams as needed to accomplish plan goals and objectives. 
• Communicate marketing activities and messages to FFRF staff. 
• Submit annual marketing budget to Co-Presidents.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• At least several years’ experience and a proven track record of success in progressively more senior PR & marketing roles, ideally including experience with running national campaigns.
• Familiarity with nonprofit and cause marketing. 
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in marketing or a related field.. 
• Experience, background and skill at copywriting.
• Experience in different social networking platforms, including Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
• Experience in different softwares, including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Words, Google Analytics (WordPress, NeonCRM familiarity helpful). 
• Proficiency with Search Engine Optimization.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

*DO NOT APPLY VIA LINKED IN. See instructions below.*

You will NOT be considered if you apply via LinkedIN. See instructions below.

We are looking for a mid-level communications associate and project manager who can be counted on to support our strategy, branding and outreach work by writing clear, compelling communications and thoughtfully coordinating people and resources in order to get things done. This is a Chicago-based position. You will work from the office 2-3 days per week.

Estimated start date is first week of December 2023

AS A TEAM MEMBER YOU WILL

• support our clients by concepting and developing strategies and tactics that help them engage their audiences
• conduct interviews with clients and their customers and audiences to gain information that will help us make strategic recommendations and develop creative ideas
• support our strategy team by interpreting directives into communications that guide teammates and actions that achieve objectives  
• support our outreach work by coordinating people and resources, reaching out to partners and community members, scheduling and monitoring communications and coordinating engaging events and meetings
• support copywriting with clear and compelling language and creative ideas for the development of digital and print materials
• work with and for amazing people and organizations
• do work that matters for people who care about and respect you

WE WANT YOU TO HAVE

This experience

• 5-7 years of experience serving as a strategy or communications associate or project manager on or in support of a communications, marketing, design and/or outreach team
• A minimum of 4 years of experience doing any of the following—coordinating events, doing community outreach, executing on and managing marketing initiatives or ad campaigns, managing the execution of complex design projects
• Extensive examples developing clear, concise strategic language that served to inform market positioning and (internally) the development of copy across materials.
• An understanding of and experience working in or with the social impact sector (corporate and private philanthropy, non-profit, civic, etc.)
• (preferably) Have a bulk of your experience in the B2B/corporate/strategic communications space (vs. B2C)
• A history of working in and thriving in small, diverse teams

These skills

• Excellent project management skills; knowing how to be given a project and be able to put together and execute on a plan to get it done
• Exceptional professional writing skills—especially in e-mail—that net clear, concise, direct and approachable communications
• Be a creative writer and thinker; one who can develop copy and ideas that strategically connect with audiences
• Be a pro in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or a comparable document and presentation tools) to develop clear, salient documents
• Be proficient in leveraging social media (paid and organic) to build and connect to community
• Have a university/college degree in marketing, communications, branding or other related field

This attitude

• Be a humble, communicative and respectful collaborator
• Be a proactive verbal and written communicator—who isn’t afraid to take the first step, pick up the phone and reach out
• Have an interest and/or belief in the power of branding
• Have a passion for inclusion, transparency and community
• Be very service-oriented and accessible—someone who can be counted on to respond and deliver on tasks, no matter how big or small
• An appreciation and connection to our values–strategic thinking above all else, the power of design and branding, diversity as a driver of ideas and a passion for partnering with others

ABOUT BD

We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life.

Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring

brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects and ideas.

We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We’re seeking highly talented people who want a place to call home.

TO APPLY

PLEASE PREPARE A COVER LETTER with thoughts on why you connect with our company/this opportunity and your target salary range along with your resume to mb [at] bluedaring.com.

*DO NOT APPLY VIA LINKED IN.*

Blue Daring

Does this describe you?

· Are you highly organized and disciplined? Are you great at organizing a multitude of components and executing them in a compressed time?

· Do you excel in meticulous organization and disciplined execution, adept at managing multiple projects within tight timeframes?”

• Are your communication skills, both written and verbal, among the top 10% in your field?
• Are you an initiator, proactive person who likes to get things done?
• Do you embody initiative and proactivity, with a strong inclination to accomplish tasks?
• Are you unwavering in your pursuit of excellence and adept at problem-solving, always striving to find superior ways of doing things?

The Connor Group, a national leader in luxury apartment community management, is seeking elite individuals to join our team. With nearly 30 years of exponential growth, we’ve reached $4 billion in assets and have been recognized as an industry leader.

In 2023, we proudly earned the title of Best Workplace of the year, a testament to our commitment to excellence. We have a history of being nationally recognized for Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women while winning awards for innovation, leadership, and community involvement.

People are the number one key to our success at The Connor Group. We are a dynamic team driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. We firmly believe that good communication is a cornerstone of our success. We value highly disciplined, organized, and proactive individuals who possess exceptional communication skills, who are problem solvers, and have a passion for achieving remarkable results.

A successful candidate must possess the following:

• Proficiency in crafting clear and compelling written communications, including reports, scripts, emails, and documents.
• Demonstrate ability to convey complex ideas concisely and effectively through both written and verbal communication.
• Strong storytelling skills to engage and captivate audiences through written and video content.
• Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and style for error-free written material.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, fostering positive interactions in various settings.

The successful candidate will be afforded the following opportunities:

· Exceptional total compensation plan

· Great, fully paid, day one health insurance benefits

· Best in the business 401(k) with company match up to 9%

· Opportunity to earn equity partnership in one of America’s top, privately held real estate investment firms

· Opportunity to work with an elite, game-changing organization that puts outstanding communication as a must have

The Connor Group

Why Valvoline?

We’ve been in the car business for more than 150 years, starting with the invention of the world’s first branded motor oil. Today, we’re a global leader in automotive services and lubricants, driven every day by a people-centered focus on innovation and service excellence. We’re looking for humble, hungry and smart people to help us power the future of mobility. If you’re looking for a collaborative and flexible work environment that invests in your growth and success, you’ve come to the right place.

At Valvoline, “It all starts with our people.” Creating a diverse and welcoming workplace with team members from varied backgrounds and experiences is our highest priority. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Corporate Communications. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle’ mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance the reputation and brand image of the organization. They work closely with senior management to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication across all internal and external stakeholders. In the role, you would be responsible for:

• Strategic Communication Planning: Developing and executing comprehensive communication plans that align with the overall corporate strategy. Identifying key messaging and target audiences for various communication initiatives.
• Branding and Messaging: Developing and maintaining the organization’s brand identity and ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels. Working with marketing teams to create compelling and impactful brand messages.
• External Communications: Managing all external communication activities, including media relations, public relations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Building and nurturing relationships with key media outlets and industry influencers.
• Internal Communications: Developing and implementing internal communication strategies to foster employee engagement and ensure a consistent understanding of corporate goals, initiatives, and values. Utilizing various communication channels, such as intranet, newsletters, and town hall meetings, to effectively reach and engage employees.
• Crisis Communications: Developing crisis communication plans and protocols to effectively manage and respond to potential crises. Serving as the primary spokesperson during crisis situations and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate communication.
• Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, community leaders, and industry associations. Developing communication strategies to address their concerns and build trust and credibility.
• Content Creation and Management: Developing high-quality content, such as press releases, articles, speeches, and presentations. Ensuring that all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and effectively convey key messages.
• Measurement and Analysis: Developing and implementing metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts. Analyzing data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and adjust communication strategies accordingly.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of experience in corporate communications or related roles
• Strong knowledge of PR and media relations principles and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Crisis management experience, with the ability to handle sensitive and high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What Will Set You Apart

• Professional certifications in communications or public relations

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email [email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Valvoline Inc.

Position:

Multimedia Sales Manager

About the Company:

Our client is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. They’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but they’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, they are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. They believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

About You:

Are you looking for a role that offers you a flexible work schedule, the ability to influence your own earning potential and the opportunity to contribute to important work in the community? As a Multimedia Sales Manager you will leverage your knowledge of sales and account management to sell marketing solutions and advertising across both print and digital formats. You will demonstrate your creativity, drive, and passion in developing sales strategies, prospecting new clients, growing existing clients, and fearlessly asking for the sale. You thrive on the win and on building relationships within in your community, and you have a knack for assessing and translating business needs and challenges into a successful advertising and/or marketing solutions.

In this role, it is paramount to maintain strong communication with both clients and internal parties. The company specializes in adapting to clients’ needs, and as such, clients need to be confident in your ability to put their vision to the page and screen, as well as direct in-house designers to do the same. You are not just selling a product, but an investment in clear messaging from a trusted source.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare monthly/quarterly sales strategies within assigned territory to meet revenue goals
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all products and services and effectively communicate how they provide value to different businesses and industries
• Prospect to acquire new business; prepare and deliver customized proposals and presentations to clients
• Manage the day-to day relationships with existing clients, including analyzing their business, conducting business reviews, providing solutions, resolving issues and serving as an extension of their business
• Examine current clients for unmet needs; present recommended solutions and share new product capabilities
• Complete thorough needs analysis for every client to make a clear connection between company products and the return on investment
• Effectively communicate and offer input between the client and our creative department to help facilitate an effective campaign
• Share knowledge, experience and information in order to optimize overall team sales strategies and team effectiveness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Key Success Factors:

• Strategy Deployment – Creates and develops unique strategies for prospecting and managing campaigns
• Research and Retention – Demonstrates an ability to research new industries and markets and apply findings to campaigns
• Relationship Building – Maintains relationships with both clients and prospects in order to strengthen and grow the book of business
• Setting Aim – Can manage company and personal goals in order to generate revenue
• Self-Development – Can adapt to a changing environment with new and different projects and campaigns; pushes oneself to rise to the challenge

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in sales and marketing
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Open to development, with a drive to take on new projects and challenges; curious to learn more
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients and prospects confidently
• Fearless to bring new ideas to the table, both internally and externally
• Adept at both building and developing relationships; ready to handle change
• Customer focused mindset, with an ability to adapt to different personalities
• Exceptional follow-through and perseverance; comfortable following up with prospects
• Ability to think strategically in prospecting and developing campaigns
• Flexibility to sell a wide range of products and services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to close
• Organized, with close attention to detail

Grey Search + Strategy

Manager, Producer Relations Manager (PRM) West

Danone North America is building a stand-alone structure for our Premium Organic Dairy business operations (PD+). The following role is intended to support that business as a ground floor opportunity supporting these exciting brands in a new context. This is a unique opportunity to join an outstanding business, with the iconic Horizon Organic brand and the innovative Wallaby yogurt brand, a distinctive premium, organic portfolio with a long-lasting strong commitment to sustainability across its value chain.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Manager, Producer Relations Manager (PRM) West! This role is responsible for the transportation and logistics of the organic raw milk, cream, skim and NFDM into manufacturing facilities.

This is a hybrid or remote position with a preference to be based in Broomfield, CO.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Act as a company ambassador in the field while working with producers, farming agencies/organizations and organic certification agencies
• Serve as primary point of contact for producers acting as a liaison with involved parties to ensure clear communication and quick resolution of any concerns or inquiries
• Ensure compliance of animal welfare, sustainability, worker health and safety, and organic compliance as applicable.
• Develop/follow/implement and monitor productivity or efficiency project with producers
• Create pipeline of potential suppliers aligned with the Company’s vision and mission.
• In partnership with the Milk Quality Manager, follow-up on quality and animal welfare audits
• Ensure all certificates are in place (Organic Certification, nonGMO, Validus, IMS, Insurance, etc)
• Lead implementation and overall management of the Company’s Sustainable Agriculture (SA) program.

This Position falls under Danone’s strategic portfolio review, which includes the potential sale of the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands. An employee who accepts this role agrees to transition to a new employer in the event of a sale.

The base compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $105,000 commensurate with experience.

There is also an exciting Success Bonus opportunity related to this role.

About You:

• Minimum BS in related field (animal science, agronomy, dairy nutrition, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years work experience in CPG company or related dairy experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Direct experience working on or operating dairy farm preferred

About Us:

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