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About Community Housing Development Corporation

We strive to create vibrant communities by providing housing and supportive services. We aim to create a foundation for low to moderate-income individuals, families, and seniors to thrive. Our goal is to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life within the communities we serve. CHDC is committed to building a staff that is rich in cultural, social, and experiential diversity.

Joint Program & DCAP Background

In 2015, CHDC expanded our services to help assist with low-income families in accessing transportation services through our innovative Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) in partnership with California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The two programs offer financial assistance statewide in purchasing clean electric vehicles. Our advanced projections show that our organization will serve over 12,000 low-income families within the next 36 months in receiving financial assistance and/or grants that will assist them in purchasing a clean electric vehicle.

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Joint EV Program, the Community Engagement Manager will lead the statewide outreach efforts for the joint program in partnership with key partners. S/he/they will be responsible for building strong long-term relationships with communities that have not historically benefited from incentive programs throughout the State of California. In addition, the Community Engagement Manager will work closely with our existing outreach networks to amplify our efforts to expand our programing across the State of California.

Responsibilities

· Build off the existing strategies CHDC has established to further develop and implement effective statewide outreach strategies to reach priority populations.

· Oversee statewide outreach coordination supporting the joint program and across key partners.

· Work as the lead representative for the joint program and manage the programs participation records.

· Recruit, onboard, and support a network of community-based organizations leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Negotiate and manage contracts with outreach partners who are leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Support their supervisor with managing Outreach Department budget in partnership with DCAP leadership and CHDC Accounting Department.

· Manage a team of outreach coordinators and develop clear deliverables in partnership with the DCAP leadership team to support team accountability.

· Facilitate regularly recurring meetings with outreach partners to support peer learning and broader collaboration.

· Actively lead community outreach activities and attend outreach events led by other partnerships.

· Provide feedback and input on developing culturally relevant collateral promoting the joint program.

· Represent CHDC at relevant conferences and outreach events.

· Support the broader DCAP team by partnering with internal leaders as needed and as a member of the DCAP leadership team.

· Periodic travel to different locations in California to support outreach and relationship building with partners, leaders, and residents.

· Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field or comparable work experience minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field of work.

· 2 years of supervision experience “preferably a mid-size team”.

· Budgetary experience and contract management experience.

· Proven track record of building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partner organizations.

· Ability to manage a diverse team of experts overseeing several projects simultaneously on time and within budget with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

· Strong social skills and experience in community building.

· Motivates staff and volunteers to improve performance and further the mission of the organization.

· Strong Microsoft suites experience.

· Possess a high degree of organization, ability to solve problems independently, and work with others in a congenial and collaborative manner.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including experience with public speaking and facilitating meetings and training.

· Ability to work flexible hours, and a willingness to travel as needed.

· A background clearance is required.

· Proof of full vaccination is required from Covid-19.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move throughout the office, access files, and meet with community stakeholders.
• Requires the mental acuity to perform the essential functions as outlined in an accurate and timely fashion.

How to apply:

Please send application to [email protected]

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 403 (B) Plan.

Community Housing Development Corporation

Karla Otto is a renowned public relations and communications agency with offices across 13 locations in the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. Established in 1982 by Karla Otto herself, the agency has since grown to become a global leader in luxury brand PR and events.

With offices in major fashion capitals such as Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles, Karla Otto represents some of the most prestigious fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the industry.

In 2017, Karla Otto and K2 merged to form The Independents, a global group of agencies for industry leaders across luxury and lifestyle. Currently, the group comprises of Bureau Betak & Bureau Future, Karla Otto, K2, The Qode, Lefty, Prodject, and CTZAR.

Our network of expert strategists, designers, planners, and publicists work tirelessly to deliver exceptional results and establish long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape.

To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Director, Fashion Comms to join our team based in our New York office.

The Account Director will play an essential role in supporting the development and execution of generating maximum brand exposure through creative product placement, profile features and launches. The Account Director must have a genuine passion for developing brands for your assigned market, using true initiative in order to achieve exceptional results. Impeccable client liaison skills and an established network of key contacts (brands and press) are essential.

Reporting to the Director, the Account Director’s responsibilities would include increasing awareness for all brands represented by the team. In this role the Account Director will promote the different clients in all activities, campaigns, special projects, shows and events to the media, general public and external audiences and to develop and maintain relationships with key journalists and media within your assigned and designated markets, acting as an ambassador for Karla Otto.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop forward planning document and strategy for the season ahead for the collection and product launches, product focuses and events and implement accordingly
• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases and other relevant PR materials
• Build on existing exceptional media relationships within the industry while also creating new contacts (long-lead and short-lead, mainstream media, trade and blogs with Fashion, Lifestyle, Design, Art). Act as an ambassador amongst all key target media at appropriate levels
• Pitch, secure and accomplish/manage fashion news stories / brand and design features in all key media
• Suggest ideas/initiatives/ strategies to drive brand awareness
• Develop media/ influencer seeding programme where appropriate which will then be executed by Account Manager
• Keep an overview of collections and sample loan activities. Oversee and manage Account manager and Account assistant. Assist with advise and support when necessary
• Manage show seating and all logistics around the shows during fashion week (secure and arrange interviews, pre-views, resees etc.)
• Ensure positive communication with clients and international Karla Otto offices
• Participate in client meetings and calls

Additional:

• Engage in department and agency initiatives as needed
• Possess good understanding of all internal communications strategies, tools and systems to ensure alignment with overall brand messaging. Able to drive both internal and external communications when needed
• Acquire knowledge and skills to work with Fashion GPS within all relevant areas (sample trafficking, events, shows, database)

Key Attributes:

• Graduate (or equivalent) with proven experience in a Senior PR role within a luxury fashion environment
• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of and ongoing interest in the (luxury) fashion industry
• A responsive and understanding approach to client management
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Able to identify communication opportunities through a pro-active approach
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent prioritizing and time management
• Discreet, professional, and articulate, with excellent communication skills
• Extremely well-organized, methodical, and efficient
• Strong presentation & superb writing skills
• Having a visionary and opportunistic approach to new business development
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, Fashion GPS

What We Offer…

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K Employer Match program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
• Company-wide closure last week of the year
• 10 Federal Holidays Observed

At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto 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.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!

KARLA OTTO

Sr. PR Manager

W2 Contract to Hire

Onsite, Santa Clara CA

$50-60/hr

Our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We’re united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, space exploration, medicine, computational finance, and automotive design. And we’ve only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard­‐working, and creative people to help us seek some of these outstanding opportunities.

We are now looking for a Senior PR Manager for our Consumer Business. In this role, you will streamline and own media campaigns and work closely with our Marketing and Sales teams to build and deploy messaging, assets, tools and experiences for the gaming community.

This role would suit a passionate PR Manager or Influencer Manager looking for fresh challenges or a move in-house to a highly-respected technology brand. We are looking for someone multifaceted, who thrives while working on multiple projects, with a desire to lead to come join us!

What you’ll be doing

· Working with the North American and Global PR teams and the PR Director in producing modern communication campaigns

· Handle relationships with North American teams of OEMs, AIC partners, Publishers and other partners

· Building, briefing, distributing and supervising high quality content to internal teams and Press and Influencers that drive campaign performance

· Lead product launches and review programs

· Expand awareness into mainstream and specialist media. Consolidate among gamers and ensure continued communications growth

· Producing and assisting with detailed coverage reports for Media activations

· Staying on top of the latest tech, creator, gaming, and community trends

· Support event coordination

What we need to see

· Proven PR experience within the tech industry. Gaming experience is a plus

· Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills in English

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact reliably with people at all levels, across different geographical territories

· Strategic problem solver with capacity to implement and deliver compelling results, on time

· Excellent leadership skills & desire to be a flexible teammate

· Superb media contacts in North America

TCWGlobal (formerly TargetCW)

We’re looking for someone who is good at balancing competing priorities from various organizational stakeholders.

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.

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.

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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.*

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