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Salary Range and Benefits:

This position is a full-time (32-40 hours/week), hourly, non-exempt position. Benefits include paid time off, holidays, health insurance, health savings account contributions, and dental coverage options.

Starting Range: $45,000-$49,000 ($21.75 – $23.55/hr) – depending on skills and experience.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI – Some in-person work is required with flexibility for partial remote work.

Position Summary:

The Development and Communications Manager works closely with the CEO to help shape and implement GAAH’s fundraising strategy and activities, leverage resources, and increase awareness of GAAH’s work to support and advance our mission. This role focuses on events, corporate donor stewardship, annual campaigns, and donor database management. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives on taking initiative, loves planning events, is adept at building relationships, has strong administrative skills, and is passionate about our mission.

Organizational Expectations and Guiding Principles:

Our mission is to build environments of curiosity and creativity with our neighbors to cultivate inclusion and justice. We envision a flourishing neighborhood where people embody liberation, self-determination, self-expression, connection, and joy. Our vision for a flourishing and liberated neighborhood includes our staff as well. To live into our mission and move towards this vision, we express our values through key characteristics and critical actions that we expect all GAAH staff to practice and embody.

The key characteristics are:

• Eager to learn and unlearn: We are willing to lean into discomfort to better understand each other and those we serve.
• Accountable to the team: We build trust and community by taking responsibility for our actions, even when good intentions have negative consequences.
• Committed to the neighborhood: We cultivate a flourishing neighborhood by practicing reciprocity and listening well.

The critical actions we strive to take each day are:

• Engaging with youth: We actively support and interact with the young people we serve.
• Calling out injustice: We help make things work for our neighbors by challenging systems, cultural norms, and personal biases.
• Sharing joy: We express and celebrate the things that bring joy, the good in others, and the good in situations.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Develops, writes, edits, submits, and coordinates fundraising and sponsorship proposals, solicitations, and annual campaigns for corporations and individuals, including all major development mailings and solicitations.

2. Manages thank yous and the timely acknowledgment of gifts, regular and targeted communications, and the fulfillment of sponsorship benefits for all donors and supporters.

3. Creates integrated marketing/fundraising campaigns including content for printed and online fundraising materials.

4. Manages GAAH’s online donation platform and database (Network for Good) and maintains records and communications for all donors and funders, assuring that all types of donations and donor communications are properly documented.

5. Works closely with the CEO to plan, coordinate, and implement GAAH fundraising and benefit events, including our annual Día del Sol event.

6. Develops and/or coordinates all forms of media that demonstrate the activation of our mission, including press releases, impact statements, testimonials, photos and videos, and social media campaigns.

7. Identifies and researches prospective supporters, assembles materials for cultivation and solicitation visits, and works directly with the CEO to approach them for funding. Supports the CEO as applicable in coordinating meetings with designated corporate funders and individuals.

8. Collaborates with the Board of Directors, program staff, and leadership team as needed to help with the success of fundraising events and online campaigns.

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

1. Represents GAAH at occasional community events throughout the year, which may occur outside of typical business hours.

2. Supports data collection efforts for fundraising and reporting purposes.

3. Occasionally supports the CEO with grant applications and reports.

Qualifications for the Position:

We recognize and acknowledge that not all education and experience are gained through schooling or institutional function. We welcome candidates whose lived experiences and community involvement allow them to fulfill the responsibilities of the job in ways that cannot always be easily communicated on traditional resumes and may not have official labels, certificates, or titles. Learning takes place in all parts of life and we acknowledge that there is more than one way to do a job well. We also know that no matter your level of experience or expertise, we will always be learning together as a team.

Education/Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

1. High school diploma, GED equivalent, or some college: preferred but not required.

2. Experience with writing, communications, or other administrative systems.

3. Experience working in fundraising, non-profits, or other relevant settings. Prior experience working with databases is a plus, but not required.

4. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable communicating in various forms, including on the phone, via email, and in person.

5. Proficiency in working with computers, software systems, and related platforms; such as Google G-Suite, donor databases, grant-application websites, and the like. Must be comfortable with database management, generating reports, and mail merges, and/or have the technical proficiency to learn new systems quickly.

Core Competencies:

1. Relationship-building: Able to connect with people from many different backgrounds and inspire them to get involved in our mission. Responsible for finding (and creating) opportunities to deepen connections and build authentic, mutual relationships in order to advance our work. This includes seeing yourself as part of a team and part of our community, while truly welcoming viewpoints that differ from your own, being excited to connect with others, and having the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with people of all kinds.

2. Initiative and ingenuity: The ability to leverage resources creatively, make plans, and take a concept from idea to implementation is a must. Able to consult and work with others, but comfortable proposing and implementing solutions in the best interest of the organization and getting things done without much guidance.

3. Commitment to social justice & racial equity: The ability to recognize and articulate the role of race, gender, and other identities in shaping disparities in our community, with a drive and passion to improve conditions and encourage others to join the work. Must be comfortable inviting others to give, learn, and grow while also proactively learning about race, equity, and identity.

4. Attention to detail: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and processes, with the ability to prioritize with multiple tasks and meet deadlines. You aim to leave things better than you found them. As the manager of the database and fundraising systems, noticing and fixing errors that others might overlook is important. When mistakes happen (which they will!), you address them quickly and look for ways to prevent similar errors.

5. Spirit of possibilities: The belief that we can all do things we’ve never done before, working together towards a better future to achieve incredible results! Able to embrace mistakes as part of any process and maintain an optimistic outlook, always looking for ways to make ideas work before assuming they won’t.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical effort is light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently, meeting in various environments and settings, and managing fundraising events. Work includes presenting in front of individuals and groups and sustained social interactions with others. There is mild pressure associated with project, event, and activity deadlines. Work requires the extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor. Work is performed in a community-centered environment, where change is frequent and the ability to be flexible and adaptable is inherent. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Work may be performed remotely, in a group office environment, and in off-site locations for events and meetings. If partial remote work is desired, employee will coordinate with the CEO to create a schedulethat accommodates remote work needs while ensuring the in-person requirements can be fulfilled.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning on 9/15/23 until the position is filled.

Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities

Spectrum Reach (www.spectrumreach.com) helps local businesses grow through the best content, insights, products, and people that connect advertisers to their intended audiences across TV, apps, social, and other media platforms. Spectrum Reach operates in multiple states and local markets that can reach over 27 million households by creating scalable advertising and marketing services driven by data insights and award-winning creative services.

At Spectrum Reach we offer a hybrid work arrangement for most roles.

You can also learn more about our award winning Production/Creative department, Kernel. www.hellokernel.com

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing a team of Producers/Videographers, Account Managers, and Post-Production while also responsible for liaising with clients, creative teams, and Sales leaders. Responsible for a specific geographic area and all production services that fall within that territory. This position reports directly to the Division Production Director. This position will have Production responsibility and creative relationships with Spectrum Reach’s most premier customers.

In addition, this role will have responsibility for assigned internal enterprise-wide projects in support of the Kernel Brand, Operations, and Process Efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Responsible for ensuring productions stay on schedule and budget while also ensuring client relationships are well managed.
• Help develop future state processes, assist in maintaining a profitable P&L, will have face to face time with clients in multiple locations within their territory, they will be knowledgeable about marketplace trends and they will maintain strong relationships with Sales Leadership.
• Will lead a team to provide “white glove” production consulting services to Spectrum Reach’s premier clients.
• This position may be required to visit with clients along with Sales professionals to aide in the consultative sales process.
• May also play a role in account maintenance and ongoing client relationships along with market GMs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Establishes strategic plans objectives. Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensure operations effective achievement of objectives
• Ability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, division or company operations
• Demonstrated business planning and forecasting skills
• Demonstrated analytic, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to focus on overall strategy of the region
• Demonstrated team and relationship building skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to analyze data and develop and present data driven reports
• Ability to document, prepare and present executive level presentations
• Proven track record of developing high quality, creative and compelling concepts and campaigns for advertisers at various budgets in multiple categories
• Oversee the coordination of team with various internal and/or external partners to schedule and execute various types of productions while adhering to project deadlines and budgets.
• Proven ability to manage several projects and people simultaneously
• Effective client facing skills
• Expertise of production techniques at all levels

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Media Production experience

Spectrum Reach

Our client, a globally recognized sports retailer, is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager for 6 months, starting in early October! The team is currently working hybrid in southeastern MA. They go in 2-3 days per week, with Tuesdays mandatory. You will work 40 hours per week! As the Senior Internal Communications Manager you will be joining the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team covering for an upcoming maternity leave.

You will be asked to:

– Oversee various internal communications procedures and processes including digital communications strategy for Intranet, email distribution lists, and other internal communications processes_

– Lead internal communications and the creation and production of targeted internal events, and program materials.

– Craft key communications and talking points

– Develop and execute communications plans on large scale special projects or other initiatives

– Stay current on employee communications best practices and use survey results and senior management feedback to fine-tune current channels and develop new ones that add value

Best Fit:

– 8+ years of experience in communications/PR position preferably for a retail/manufacturing/merchandising brand

– Excellent written and oral communication skills

– Excellent organizational, planning, and influence skills

– Someone who is passionate about human resources

– Nice to have exp: working for iconic brands

Creative Circle

Spectrum Reach (www.spectrumreach.com) helps local businesses grow through the best content, insights, products, and people that connect advertisers to their intended audiences across TV, apps, social, and other media platforms. Spectrum Reach operates in multiple states and local markets that can reach over 27 million households by creating scalable advertising and marketing services driven by data insights and award-winning creative services.

At Spectrum Reach we offer a hybrid work arrangement for most roles.

You can also learn more about our award winning Production/Creative department, Kernel. www.hellokernel.com

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing a team of Producers/Videographers, Account Managers, and Post-Production while also responsible for liaising with clients, creative teams, and Sales leaders. Responsible for a specific geographic area and all production services that fall within that territory. This position reports directly to the Division Production Director. This position will have Production responsibility and creative relationships with Spectrum Reach’s most premier customers.

In addition, this role will have responsibility for assigned internal enterprise-wide projects in support of the Kernel Brand, Operations, and Process Efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Responsible for ensuring productions stay on schedule and budget while also ensuring client relationships are well managed.
• Help develop future state processes, assist in maintaining a profitable P&L, will have face to face time with clients in multiple locations within their territory, they will be knowledgeable about marketplace trends and they will maintain strong relationships with Sales Leadership.
• Will lead a team to provide “white glove” production consulting services to Spectrum Reach’s premier clients.
• This position may be required to visit with clients along with Sales professionals to aide in the consultative sales process.
• May also play a role in account maintenance and ongoing client relationships along with market GMs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Establishes strategic plans objectives. Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensure operations effective achievement of objectives
• Ability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, division or company operations
• Demonstrated business planning and forecasting skills
• Demonstrated analytic, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to focus on overall strategy of the region
• Demonstrated team and relationship building skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to analyze data and develop and present data driven reports
• Ability to document, prepare and present executive level presentations
• Proven track record of developing high quality, creative and compelling concepts and campaigns for advertisers at various budgets in multiple categories
• Oversee the coordination of team with various internal and/or external partners to schedule and execute various types of productions while adhering to project deadlines and budgets.
• Proven ability to manage several projects and people simultaneously
• Effective client facing skills
• Expertise of production techniques at all levels

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Media Production experience

Spectrum Reach

This is a hybrid role with two days onsite in Austin, TX or San Marcos, CA.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Digital Marketing Specialist will help plan, develop, and execute marketing efforts for the organization. This individual will assist with the design, research, planning, development, and implementation of digital marketing campaigns The Digital Marketing Specialist will report to the Executive Director of Marketing and assist all marketing team members with managing external marketing partners such as advertising agencies, digital marketing firms and automation agencies. This position will act as a champion for digital marketing, contributing to campaign planning, operations, optimizations, and reporting, and use the digital space to build brand awareness and enhance the marketing pipeline.

Working with related internal clients, the Digital Marketing Specialist coordinates and oversees work with external partners such as outside agencies and vendors, community partners, and alumni as well as internal faculty and staff partners. The Digital Marketing Specialist, using the college’s strategic plan as a guide, proactively helps develop and implements the marketing strategy for the college to meet institutional goals, manage the college brand and work to enhance the student experience from initial inquiry through graduation and beyond. Under minimal supervision, helps to identify and prioritize the college’s marketing needs, develops strategies and plans to meet these needs, measures and analyzes results, and recommends and implements new strategies, solutions and programs to achieve goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With Executive Director, plan digital media strategy by translating business objectives and marketing goals into effective, measurable digital campaigns.

Manage day-to-day planning, execution, and reporting for paid channels (including search, social, display, etc.) in collaboration with digital marketing agency.

Operationalize processes that ensure all digital programs are appropriately tracked, from platform to CRM, ensuring accurate data capture and flow between systems.

Develop and maintain custom audiences for use across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google)

Analyze data to pull forward performance and audience insights from ad platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google), web analytics (e.g. Google Analytics, SEMRush) and internal systems (e.g. Salesforce, Marketo)

Make recommendations for optimization of digital campaigns at all levels to deliver optimal performance.

Collaborate with content team, providing insights across SEM and SEO to drive website performance.

Assist in the research and preparation of budget proposals and forecasts for marketing purposes, as assigned.

Assist in the implementation of integrated channel strategies, including student email campaigns, to drive marketing initiatives forward.

Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including marketing managers, Web team, content creators, and IT to ensure access to and exchange of digital consumer insights.

Aquent Talent

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

Divine Taxa

Are you a highly motivated professional with a strong passion for member engagement and networking? We are in search of a talented Member Engagement Manager to lead our efforts in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining over 1000 valued members.

Location: Sacramento, Ca

Compensation: $80,000.00-$90,000.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Membership Recruitment: Develop and execute marketing campaigns and strategic outreach initiatives to attract new members. Showcase membership benefits at statewide events to engage potential members.
• Member Onboarding: Create and implement strategies to ensure that new members are actively engaged. Maintain up-to-date and accurate member profiles.
• Member Retention: Collaborate with various departments to educate districts about the advantages and value of membership, fostering higher member retention rates.
• Promotion of Profession: Understand the hiring needs of school districts and build relationships with higher education institutions and students/career centers. Represent our members at career fairs.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for our members.
• Performance Metrics: Collaborate with Executive Leadership to develop and meet departmental performance metrics.
• Networking and Staying Current: Build and maintain outstanding relationships and networks internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• Education: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing association memberships. 2-3 years of recruiting experience is required, with a preference for candidates with experience working directly with colleges and universities. Prior experience in a hiring position at a local school district is a plus.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, faculty, and student organizations.
• Time Management: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel within California for up to 25% of the time during peak periods.

Join our dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of education in California. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off. Our work environment is a hybrid model, combining scheduled in-office and remote workdays.

Nelson Connects

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

RecVance

Be the Creative Force – Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Wanted!

Ready to take your marketing and public relations skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Marketing and Public Relations Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of persuasive communication materials for sales and events, including presentations, proposals, and sales scripts
• Support the coordination and logistics of various events, such as trade shows, conferences, and promotional activities
• Assist in crafting engaging and informative event invitations, promotional materials, and follow-up communications
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth event execution
• Analyze event feedback and data to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in sales and event coordination

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw insights
• Previous experience or internships in marketing, events, or public relations are a plus

Join our team and gain valuable experience in marketing, events, and public relations. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our success in various aspects of our business. Apply now to become our Marketing and Public Relations Assistant and embark on an exciting career path!

Hurley Recruitment Consulting

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

Verbal Mixon