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Director, Brand Communication / Writing

Siegel+Gale is a global brand strategy, design and experience firm. Using facts, intuition and creativity, we blend science with art, unlocking the power of simplicity to help organizations realize their full potential.

Vision

In every one of our offices, you’ll find the simple secrets to our success: People who have found their purpose. Teams that are encouraged to work with one another. All sorts of thinkers, dreamers and builders who are naturally both creative and strategic. At Siegel+Gale, you’ll have an endless supply of new experiences as you do work that resonates with people all over the world—and you’ll do it in an environment that helps you grow.

Brand Communication team

The Brand Communication team uses the power of language to help clients express new ideas, simplify complex topics and communicate in clear, effective and meaningful ways. We’re a team of writers, developing brand voice, messaging and content strategies for our clients. We also create written content across channels for them, including content for digital products and brand campaigns.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a phenomenal writer. You love language. You loathe jargon. You believe structure and tone can change the world, or at least someone’s mind. You can say the same thing 20 different ways but keep going until you find the best way. You’re just as comfortable presenting ideas to clients as you are mentoring up-and-coming writers. You are smart, nice and unstoppable.

As a Director, Brand Communication / Writing, at Siegel+Gale, you will:

• Manage content aspect of client relationships and provide senior oversight and presence at client interactions
• Have responsibility for the quality and profitability of content aspects of client deliverables
• Create a clear roadmap across projects to extend engagements and relationships
• Inspire improvement, efficiency and effectiveness across your teams
• Apply industry trends to current client issues
• Manage direct reports and oversee their career development
• Recruit and assign work to freelancers
• Direct and develop larger internal teams across multiple projects
• Maintain consistent client contact to build long-term relationships and identify opportunities to grow business
• Guide client presentations and pitches, and direct internal client teams
• Establish influential relationships with clients’ communication teams
• Act as an expert and thought leader in new business efforts
• Guide aspects of new business proposals, defining approach, pricing and scopes of work
• Facilitate group ideation sessions
• Ensure high-quality writing across multiple project teams

You’re a great fit for this position if you have:

• A strong desire to create and contribute to a welcoming environment
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Exceptional all-around content strategy and writing / copywriting skills
• Working knowledge of most major branding topics (strategy, research, design, etc.)
• Expertise in multiple industries

Annual salary range: $150,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience.

Siegel+Gale continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Siegel+Gale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.

Please apply online at https://www.siegelgale.com/jobs

Siegel+Gale

Position Summary

The Director, Public Relations develops, manages, and implements strategic communications efforts that support WSPA’s ability to “win” public policy matters at the state, regional and local levels. The Director provides best-in-class talents, ideas and insights utilizing tactics across all communication channels and leveraging all communication opportunities, while working cooperatively with WSPA staff to protect and promote the reputation of the petroleum industry in the West.

Essential Functions

• Ability to develop written documents critical to associations strategic communication efforts, often distilling highly technical information into both educational and advocacy formats.
• Developing, managing, and implementing WSPA strategic communications efforts; including earned media (proactive and reactive), social media, events, coalition development, collateral materials development, digital content creation and other communications and outreach tactics.
• Bringing new ideas, creative approaches, and best-in-practice program proposals to WSPA leadership and members for consideration.
• Serving as communications strategist, consulting with, and managing cross-staff teams to develop strategies, key messages and vehicles for communication to support association objectives.
• Develops on-brand and on-message collateral materials and content.
• Leads WSPA digital/social efforts, including organic and paid efforts supporting advocacy, policy and brand initiatives, and assess and reports on program effectiveness.
• Working with colleagues, this role will lead the development and implementation of WSPA internal and member events, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Supports SEFF Foundation, Associate, and member events.
• Identifying, securing, and facilitating public speaking opportunities for WSPA leadership and staff. Prepares presentations, speeches, testimony, and other materials to ensure effective message delivery.
• Helping select and manage the efforts, budgets, and deliverables of WSPA communications consultants and firms.
• Assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of WSPA communication projects and managing WSPA consultants and consulting firms, including tracking, reporting status, project budgets and measurement tactics.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience, Master’s degree preferred
• 15 years’ experience in developing and managing best-in-class public relations, public affairs, and other communication programs preferred.
• Experience in writing
• A track record of creativity, teamwork, leadership and managing effective programs.
• A history of activity and leadership in community events and organizations is desired.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Political Knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project Management Experience
• Strategic Thinking and Effective Decision Making
• Creativity
• Agility
• Team Player
• Results-Driven
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Positive and Optimistic
• Financial Management

Working Conditions

The job may require regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for all of its employees. It is WSPA’s long-standing policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, military service, citizenship of individuals legally authorized to work in the United States, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Western States Petroleum Association

Job Post: Advertising and Marketing Assistant Job Responsibilities:

About the Job: Darvin is looking for a new teammate to help our growing business as Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. We need someone who understands what the numbers mean, where we have gaps in our plan and be able to communicate that in a way the team can understand and take action. This is an amazing and rare opportunity to learn more about many areas of Advertising!

With more than 100 years in business, Darvin is a Top-100 U.S. furniture retailer and Chicagoland’s largest furniture & mattress store. As an employee-owned company, the marketing team enjoys an active role in Darvin’s ongoing success, providing a very secure foundation for all its employees. If this kind of security and return on your career investment sounds interesting, then you may be the perfect fit for our Advertising Team. Preference will be given to candidates with a keen understanding of digital analytics.

Responsibilities: Primarily supports Director of Advertising and Marketing Operations by compiling, formatting, analyzing and reporting digital, video and print advertising data to the president and team. Secondary responsibilities are administrative, which may include quotes, proposals, heatmaps, compiling account and competitor analyses.

• Contribute ideas, suggestions and improvements to achieve the objective of the department 

• Assist in coordination of all radio promotions and instore events

• Manage campaign tracking

• Communicates with vendors and manage purchase orders with internal staff 

• Assist in proofing all assets the marketing department produces

• Create and manage data bases

Marketing Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information, Written and Oral Communication, Organization, Proofreading, Statistical Analysis, General Math Skills, Data Entry Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Self-Development, Google Analytics.

About Darvin Furniture

Darvin Furniture is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, a recipient of the 2021 Mattress Retail Giant and national 2018 Leadership Award from Furniture Today Magazine, and the Illinois Retailer of the Year Award (See Video) from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. Darvin offers selection, style, and quality you can afford. Visit Darvin.com today.

More than 103 years old, Darvin® Furniture is an industry leader and Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. It is 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the country. The Darvin Furniture showroom is located on 11 acres in Orland Park, Illinois. The showroom features more than 200,000 sq. ft. of furniture on display, with 35,000 sq. ft. dedicated to a Clearance and Outlet Center, a 10,000-sq.-ft. Mattress Center and Rug Gallery. Additional information is available at Darvin.com. Stay up to date on the latest news as a member of the Darvin social community by following us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

If you are eager to pitch in and enjoy fast-paced days with a fun team – then click here. Our team loves sharing the satisfaction of winning together and if you want a chance to be a part of this opportunity – we want to hear from you. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more areas of advertising!

If you share our values and possess the minimum experience, please apply today. We offer an enthusiastic work environment, career advancement opportunities, and an exceptional benefits package that includes:

· Competitive base salary

· Stock ownership

· Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:

· Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Disability and life insurance at no cost

· Wellness Program at no cost

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Paid vacations and personal days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost

· Flexible Spending Accounts, and more

· Liberal merchandise discounts

Darvin Furniture & Mattress

Remote, but with travel

Salary: $145K-$165K

*****Must have experience in dealing with crisis and issue comms for the U.S. markets.***

***MUST either live, or be willing to relocate to Washington D.C.***

Join our drone manufacturing client as a Senior Communications and Policy Manager and take the lead in shaping policy and corporate communication programs in North America! If you’re passionate about navigating the geopolitical landscape and influencing government policies, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This company is headquartered in Shenzhen, but has a large presence in the US.

In this role, you will immerse yourself in innovative technology and related regulatory matters, as well as wider corporate communication. You will be responsible for effectively communicating complex and sensitive issues to media and other stakeholders and handling unplanned situations to enhance our brand’s reputation.

Main Responsibilities:

>Lead communications activities on policy issues pertinent to our client’s business in North America.

>Must be able to handle confidential confirmation.

>Execute reactive and proactive communications campaigns and strategies.

>Build effective relationships with key media outlets and external stakeholders.

>Write and distribute press releases, email pitches, and op-ed pieces to support our client’s corporate communication campaign.

>Handle in-bound press inquiries on corporate issues and policy matters.

>Collaborate closely with other functional teams, including sales, aftersales, legal, policy, and regional PR teams to achieve communication objectives.

>Provide overall support on corporate communication to the global PR team.

Requirements:

>8-15 years of experience in PR and communications, preferably in policy communication.

>Bachelor’s degree or above in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related fields.

>Experience in international tech companies or global PR firms preferred.

>Ability to work and collaborate efficiently across different cultures and time zones.

>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

>Ability to work independently and thrive in a challenging work environment.

>Strong attention to detail while staying focused on larger goals.

>Willingness to travel on a regular basis.

>A willingness to contribute and build from the ground up.

>Possesses a can-do attitude and openness to different cultures.

This role offers a unique blend of policy and corporate communications, providing you with exciting challenges and opportunities to make a difference. If you’re a standout communicator and want to be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise, apply now! You can shape the future of communications and policy in a global tech company and be a part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and a can-do attitude.

Aquent

Our client is looking for a strategic communications professional to support a range of corporate communications efforts to help tell the story of the company to all key stakeholder audiences in North Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S., and abroad. Communications efforts supported by this Specialist include, but are not limited to corporate messaging, executive thought leadership and visibility, the proactive and reactive media relations, and the production of a range of corporate documents and presentations. This communications professional will also be instrumental in the production of materials to support the company’s various communications channels, including the corporate and community websites, social media, and the intranet, and in support of community relations, government relations, investor relations, and all internal and external communications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Communications team to support multiple corporate communications initiatives across the Company.
• Assist with content development, internal review, and distribution of corporate announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and help support, message, and coordinate media outreach activities for the company and their global portfolio of projects.
• Support content development and project management activities for a range of corporate documents, including, but not limited to, executive presentations, 10Q filings, 10K/Annual Report, Sustainability Report, and Proxy.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to help amplify relevant initiatives and content to support community relations, government relations, investor relations, HR, accounting, SEH, and other priorities.
• Provide topical guidance and content development and execution to support messaging, corporate and community websites, social media platforms, and internal communications.
• Develop collateral to support communications strategies. This includes assisting with content development and production of brochures, videos, flyers, posters, direct mail, advertising, web content, email campaigns, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate with community relations and government relations to help plan and execute events and initiatives that support their operations.
• Support the administrative activities of the Corporate Communications team, such as budget tracking and project management trackers, as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or strategic communications. Agency experience and/or Investor Relations experience a plus.
• Must have strong writing, editing, and research skills. Samples and writing test required.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex materials and distill into clear, concise communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Desire to work in a rapidly growing organization and industry, at a fast pace.

TalentBridge

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands. Brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity. Brands that live, experience, and connect with the audiences that they serve. Because our mission is to create work that’s not only relevant to the various cultures that we are a part of, but work that also helps strengthen our communities, while reinventing the consumer experience to create change that really matters. And the way we are going to accomplish this is by challenging the status quo, the way we think, and the way we do things, over, and over again. That’s our way.

We are a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists; made up of people from all backgrounds and cultures working together to harness creativity, culture and innovation to drive value for our clients while having fun doing it. A place where we value our people above anything else, where we embrace free thinking and the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from it. A place that values the constant pursuit of creating the possible and the impossible. Because we are all one, and as one we move forward.

We’ve also been voted Best Place to Work four years in a row, and of course, we are going for more, with a benefits package that some of the big networks can’t afford to offer.

Position Summary:

As an Associate Media Director (AMD), you are excited to put your passion for strategic marketing concepts, practices, and programs to the test. The management, leadership, and evolution of all media is on your shoulders—but your strong knowledge of integrated marketing has you covered. You’re a strategic thinker who can identify opportunities—across multidisciplinary teams—to drive successful solutions for a brand’s needs. Networking both internally and externally with partner agencies and vendors isn’t a problem for you. And you’re always relentlessly pursuing new opportunities, approaches, and channels across the traditional and digital realm.

Essential Functions:

• Define, manage, and execute in-depth media strategy.
• Build strong client relationships while up-selling and cross-selling to grow business.
• Identify high impact opportunities for developing breakthrough customer insights.
• Understand and stay on top of current and global media industry issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Proactively determine where and how consumer insights can make paid media campaigns successful.
• Partner with insight, planning, and marketing science teams to identify customer insights from data and translate that into relevant media campaigns.
• Work with discipline leads to identify opportunities to guide strategies that influence creative production.
• Help shape media plans by recommending appropriate media channels to use in effective time spans.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors to evaluate new opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate, build, and maintain relationships in the local and national online marketing, media, and social community.
• Stay up to date on and advise clients of the latest trends in interactive media.
• Participate in new project development and new business efforts as required by the agency.

Required Education and Experience:

• 4-6 years of media planning and buying, social media, and search experience.
• 2+years in a supervisory role, leading junior media team members.
• Strategic thinking skills to provide inventive, but measurable, solutions for client challenges.
• Experience with hands-on implementation and results measurement.
• Ability to work effectively across functional groups and geographic offices.
• Independent personality with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understands the principles of media; specifically features-benefits-solutions selling, through search, digital media, and emerging channels.
• You have operational experience with the following programs: Strata, Salesforce, Hubspot, Datorama, MRI-Simons, Scarborough, Monday, or comparable counterparts.

PACO Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• 15 Paid holidays
• Flex time during Christmas holidays (average 5 additional paid days off)
• Flex time / remote work schedules
• 401K match up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance, 100% covered for employee only
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Phone allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Amazing PACO office space in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood
• Dogs (or whatever animal is your pet, except lions) at work
• PACO outings, movie days, lunches, happy hours, and volunteer days (PACommunity)
• We close shop at 2pm on Fridays. Every Friday. Not just during the summer!

PACO Collective

GENERAL PURPOSE: Set up, operate, and maintain a multi color Flexographic press including Comco’s, Mark Andy’s, and Webtrons, using UV water-based inks. Manage all aspects of press performance including productivity, quality, and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Ensures that product is printed according to specifications.
* Pulls job tickets and verifies stock, inks, and dies are available and used as specified.
* Performs line clearance by following line clearance SOP.
* Pulls spec, verifies aniloxes, ink colors, die outline, stock, and special instructions.
* Sets up machine; installs aniloxes, inks, correct stock, die, and plates.
* Sets impressions and registers print-to-print and print-to-die.
* Completes all start-up checks, verifies scan ability of bar code, and gets start approval.
* Completes in-process inspections; follows work instructions and control plan.
* Finishes job by verifying end to start approval.
* Closes out job by completing paperwork and placing in ticket with product.
* Performs general maintenance to press.
* Follows 6S guidelines assigned to work area and surrounding areas.
* Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have two years’ press operator experience.
* Must have basic personal computer skills including electronic mail and word processing.
* Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
* Must be able to set up, operate, and perform preventative maintenance on press.
* Must have basic leadership skills required to give press assistant simple directions.
* Must have basic math skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
* Must be able to read and comprehend measurements on a ruler.
* Must be able to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and work instructions.
* Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
* Must pass color vision test.
* Must pass color hue test.
* Must be able to maintain good attendance.
* Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
* Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
WestRock Company

MISSION

Our mission is to empower low-income, first generation college students to graduate and obtain a job that aligns with their career goals.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We support our scholars through four key programs:

• Scholarships: Each student receives a scholarship of $3,000/year for each of the four years enrolled in a four-year college/university.
• One-to-One Mentoring: We carefully match each scholar with one caring adult who provides support, counsel, networking, and positive role modeling to help each student complete college.
• College and Career Success Trainings: We provide all students with targeted, in-depth training events to give them the tools for college completion and career readiness.
• Summer Internships: We provide internship application support for our scholars, ideally for summer internship placements.

The Peninsula College Fund (PCF) is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Director of Development and Communications. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development and Communications (Director) will spearhead development efforts as PCF continues to grow. As the principal contact for members of PCF’s donor community, the Director must be adept at stewarding relationships with existing donors, and be able to cultivate support from prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have major gift experience across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and will have a demonstrated track record of raising $2-5 million annually. The Director of Development and Communications currently has two direct reports: Development and Marketing Lead and Development Coordinator.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We will review resumes on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• We will conduct phone or Zoom screening, and in-person interviews at our Milpitas office.
• Candidates will be asked to complete a performance assessment.
• We would like to have the Development Director start by January 1, 2024.

How to Apply

Great communication skills are key to this leadership role. Please prepare a thoughtful cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please address the following:

1. Your belief in PCF’s mission
2. Why you believe you are qualified for this position
3. In what areas in the “Essential Job Functions” section might you need some support?
4. Where you learned of this opportunity

No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for forecasting and achieving PCF’s revenue

objectives by developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that achieves near-term goals

while also establishing and pursuing strategic goals. PCF’s current annual operating budget is

$3.2 million.

Strategic

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and participate in Board meetings (reporting and advising) with shared responsibility for achieving the organization’s vision and goals.
• Develop, diversify, and implement the strategic fundraising direction of the organization to increase financial support in line with PCF’s overall strategy and goals.
• Combine high-level strategy with hands-on implementation and foster relationships to support PCF’s sustainability and strategic growth.
• Supervise a development staff of one full-time, and two part-time staff members. The Development team collaborates across departments and teams to further PCF’s vision and mission.
• Works closely with finance team to reconcile systems and prepare financial reports for executive director and Board review.
• Work closely with communications staff to build a communications strategy (including social media, newsletters and promotional materials) towards raising PCF’s profile amongst funders and donors.

Individual Donors

• Actively manage a portfolio of 150-200 relationships, including prospecting, preparing staff for funder meetings, stewarding current relationships and following development best practices.
• Annually create and implement a fundraising plan, with a goal of developing effective methods and strategies to increase PCF’s overall fundraising effectiveness over time.
• Support the involvement of PCF’s Board as active partners in the fundraising process, and provide leadership for the Board’s Development Committee.
• Create effective donor and prospect communication strategy, calendar, and content.
• Working closely with the PCF Event Lead, managing VIP ticket purchases and seating at PCF events.
• Cultivate relationships with, solicit, and steward Scholarship Circle Donors.
• Coordinate and host donor visits at PCF events.
• Oversee the planning and execution of major fundraising events as determined in collaboration with the ED and Board members to ensure that event goals are clearly defined and achieved.
• Ensure that contributions and donor data are properly maintained in PCF’s donor database, including monthly reconciliation of contributions with PCF’s Accountant.
• Ensure that gifts are acknowledged and documented in a prompt and appropriate manner, and regularly report to the Executive Director on progress toward fundraising goals.
• Research and identify new prospects in coordination with the Executive Director, PCF board members, and the development committee.
• Develop a strategy to increase the number of new four-year pledges.

Institutional Funders (Foundation and Corporate)

• Research, write, submit, and document effective letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and corresponding grant reports.
• Maintain and manage a detailed calendar of preparation and deadline submission dates for foundation grants and reports and other gift prospects.
• Lead and partner with the Executive Director and volunteers or vendors as appropriate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of foundation, government, and corporate donors.

Administration

• Ensure effective data tracking (current systems in use at PCF are Live Impact, Greater Giving, Benevity.) Oversee the evaluation of systems to support development and inform data-driven planning.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of contributions and donor records with PCF’s Accountant to ensure that grants and gifts are properly coded and in agreement with the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate donor recognition and acknowledgment in print and online.
• Ensure that high quality supplemental grant materials, such as thank you letters from scholarship recipients, letters of support, etc. are current.
• Ensure that development-related areas of PCF’s website and social media platforms are current, accurate, and well written.
• Participate as may be requested or required when “all hands-on deck” are needed to support PCF events, including the Awards Ceremony, the College and Career Leadership Conference, and other all-organization events.
• Lead and manage the development and fundraising function of IGP, including hiring, supervising, coaching and developing the staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Values

• Passion for educational opportunity and equity
• Desire to empower others through service

Required Qualifications

• Deep appreciation of PCF’s mission and values
• Energetic and innovative
• Ability to work in a resource-constrained environment
• 3-5 years of experience as a Development Director with deep knowledge of and experience in increasing organizational capacity
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with high capacity donors; very comfortable making the ask
• Direct experience with individual giving programs, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship
• Excellent verbal, written, and public presentation skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Understands how digital tools and platforms function, and also understands how they support organization, productivity, collaboration, and efficiency
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software. PCF currently uses Live Impact
• Experience in planning and producing effective donor-related events, such as house parties, donor appreciation events, etc.
• Facility in developing, managing, and interpreting budgets and development-related financial, analytical, and other data-driven reports
• Experience in serving as a key external representative, and ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with a variety of groups and individuals, including individual donors, foundation officers, scholars, corporate representatives, partner high school representatives, partner college representatives, etc.
• Experience with philanthropy in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
• Strong organizational, leadership and team-building skills with ability to promote productivity and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of marketing and communications
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multicultural context, and experience working with low-income communities and communities of color

WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS

Work Environment

• We have a hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• We believe in an inclusive work environment that fosters individual growth and team empowerment.
• While we take our work very seriously, we also like to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We have a sunshine committee that plans fun events (that usually involve food!) for staff.
• Standard office environment. Some travel to various venues for events and for meeting with donors. Availability for non-traditional hours including weeknights and weekends on a limited basis required.

Work Location

This position is hybrid, with the expectation that the Development Team works from our Milpitas office one day a week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary & Compensation

• Salary: $125,000 – $140,000 annually
• We offer a generous benefits package:

1. Leave: 10 days of vacation,12 paid holidays, 8 paid sick days and a flexible work schedule when needed.
2. Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits: We currently pay 100% of all premiums for eligible employees.
3. 403(b) Retirement Plan.

• This is a full-time, 40 hr./week, exempt position.
• All PCF staff members have access to a professional development stipend

The Peninsula College Fund

The Communications Manager works to manage company-wide internal communications programs and activities, from development of strategy, messaging and planning through execution and measurement of internal message deliverables. The objective is to ensure all external parties are kept informed about business initiatives and culture, with a goal of motivating and inspiring. The position works closely with senior executives across the organization to establish organizational messaging and delivery across channels, including speaking points for leaders and managers, intranet, emails, social media, and newsletter/town halls. Additionally, the Communications Manager will lead and manage corporate/executive events and corporate external communications.

Job functions:

• Drive internal communications strategy development in conjunction with executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships across the business to ensure seamless communication.
• Create integrated communication plans that are aligned with the enterprise strategy, upcoming business deliverables and initiatives, while ensure communications are developed, approved, and executed on time and with quality.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity and promotes and supports organizational goals and culture.
• Work closely with divisional leadership to implement a divisional communication rhythm of promoting the values and the culture of the organization.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of communications mediums (e.g., staff, intranet, video, or regular email bulletin.
• Provide thought leadership to help drive effective communications strategy and communication plans.
• Recommend communication opportunities for key executives and ensure messaging is delivered to all appropriate parties.
• Deliver presentation content for executive use at organizational events, such as board meetings, quarterly business reviews and site visits.
• Draft messages or scripts from executives for presentation to employees in written or spoken form.
• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages.
• Advise senior executives of developments throughout the organization, either face to face or through regular written communication.
• Develop internal communication success metrics and conduct surveys to monitor impact.
• Coordinate and plan with divisional personnel on the format and timing of employee appreciation events.
• Amplify marketing messaging and content, where appropriate, for employees on social media platforms.

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in internal communications is required.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees required.
• Strong program management skills are required. 
• Strong speaking and presentation skills required.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration capabilities required.
• Excellent creative ability to devise communication strategies required.
• Familiarity with information technology, including social media, intranet technology and video communication required.

Kore Recruiters

LeadCoverage is a premier B2B PR and Marketing firm that helps companies develop, or boost, lead generation through effective media coverage and marketing strategies that drive inbound conversions and measurable ROI. With a specific focus supporting customers in supply chain, logistics, and technology, our unique approach and industry expertise have provided a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Recently listed as #129 on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the Southeast, LeadCoverage is rapidly expanding. We are seeking experienced PR professionals who are energetic, persistent, and creative, with superior written, verbal, and soft skills. Organizational skills, attention to detail and a customer service orientation are a must.

What You’ll Need to Get Here:

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies or related.
• 5+ years of PR agency/in-house experience; agency experience preferred; supply chain experience a plus.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinker who:
• Delivers outstanding client service.
• Is articulate, poised, organized, excellent attention to detail and ability to think and act quickly.
• Exhibits excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Possess great writing and research skills (i.e., ability to draft pitches, press releases and social media content).
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key tech, business, and consumer reporters.
• Preps senior client stakeholders for interviews, creating briefing docs, and writing talking points.
• Is digital and social media savvy with excellent communication skills.
• Is capable of managing multiple projects and client accounts with quality and efficiency.
• Has the ability to manage up and across to be successful in a high-growth environment.
• Can adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

At LeadCoverage we offer competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. We also offer outstanding benefits to simplify the lives of our employees and show them how much we appreciate their contributions. LeadCoverage provides company subsidized medical insurance for all employees, dental, vision, and 401K with a 4% company contribution.

LeadCoverage is based in Atlanta and currently operating on a hybrid model for local employees, with several of our recent hires finding success working remotely from across the country.

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