Director of Community

One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) is a fast-growing San Francisco-based company that runs group purchasing programs for residential solar energy. Our goal is to increase solar adoption dramatically by reducing the price and simplifying the process. 1BOG is a fun, energetic, and collaborative workplace. We love working with our members and solar installers nationwide.

Position Overview:

We're looking for an experienced Director of Community, with a background in marketing, to grow and strengthen our community through social media, web content, direct messaging, external-facing communication, brand development and creative online and marketing outreach strategies including both existing tools and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities: 

The Director of Community will be responsible for turbo charging One Block Off the Grid's community by improving adoption, engagement, and longevity. You will be involved in all aspects of 1BOG's business. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Executing 1BOG's outreach strategy to create, build and maintain community
• Increasing frequency and longevity of member involvement
• Increasing viral lead acquisition
• Developing strategies to engage and motivate participating members and ensure that their efforts are recognized
• Ensuring that all online content and direct messaging is consistent with 1BOG's image and overall communication strategy
• Strengthening 1BOG's email marketing/increasing readership and email effectiveness
  o Creating and sending mass emails on regular basis
  o Revising existing outreach communication
  o Developing educational content
• Managing, maintaining and ensuring success of 1BOG's Blog
• Increasing and maintaining effective and engaging social media presence
• Developing strategies for customer feedback and translating information into development of future products and services

Qualifications:

Desired strengths:

• You're able to turn ideas into solid deliverables
• You have a team-oriented, creative, collaborative approach to community management
• You're able to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
• You're flexible and excel in a fast-paced environment with rapid and shifting priorities
• You're interested in establishing new practices that work specifically for 1BOG's business model and community
• You have a strong interest in renewable energy

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and writing style to adapt to fit circumstances - please provide samples
• Creativity to devise campaigns for strengthening community among all users
• Comfortable being measured on numerical goals and targets
• BA/BS degree
• 3+ years of experience in community management, branding, marketing advertising, or other relevant field
• Marketing background
• Deep understanding of social network structures
• Helpful: Understanding of solar industry and installer sales process

Compensation: 1BOG offers an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision as well as competitive salaries and equity.

If you want to be part of a fun, exciting start-up with a casual work environment, 1BOG may be the place for you!

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume.