The GRA is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Communications/Marketing Manager. The position involves orchestrating all public relations, marketing, and branding efforts on behalf of the Green Restaurant Association, restaurant clients, and vendor clients.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement green marketing and pr for restaurant and vendor clients via in-store signage, press releases, social media, etc.
Creatively enhance the social media marketing of the GRA
Write, edit, and distribute press releases, monthly newsletters, and various contributing articles
Oversee media research to identify and pursue appropriate media and exposure opportunities and cultivate relationships with media
Develop and enhance strategic/creative thinking in an effort to grow the GRA brand, and awareness about Certified Green Restaurants® on a national level
Track and monitor media coverage
Attend restaurant trade shows as the GRA spokesperson; write and deliver speeches and presentations
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is described as:
Passionate, energetic, interesting to listen to
Detail oriented and a highly organized problem solver.
Independent and self-motivated, without the need of constant supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
Team player who creates and contributes to a positive work environment.
Self-starter who is adept at prioritization and is, both capable and comfortable, working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
Capable of multi-tasking and working simultaneously on various projects.
Strong sense of integrity and accountability for accomplishing set goals.
Creative and able to think “outside the box.”
Outgoing people person who is proactive.
Quality professional with a high level of responsibility and leadership skills.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 3 years of related experience in PR/Communications and Marketing.
Skilled at writing compelling articles and successful press releases
Experience attracting significant media attention
A vast knowledge of standard media protocols, eg. writing press releases, media outreach, list development, etc.
Detailed writer that needs little to no editing
Effective multi-tasking and time management as well as the ability to recognize and set priorities are essential.
Strong social media professional skills are necessary (Twitter, Facebook, mobile media)
Proficiency in Word and Excel
Ability to make compelling PowerPoint presentations
Domestic Travel
Will Give Preference to those that also have experience in:
Graphic Arts (Adobe Indesign)
Event planning/organizing
Green Marketing
Compensation: Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and qualifications. A competitive benefits package is included, with health care.
Start Date: Hiring now.
To Apply:
Please Email with subject line "Communications/Marketing Manager":
Submit:
Cover letter describing:
o Assets you can bring to the Green Restaurant Association
o Why you want this position.
o Salary history and requirements
Resume
Provide writing samples of work created solely by you (meaning the editing of the writing was done by you as well).
Provide links to 1-2 speech/presentation samples in audio or video (if available)
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