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Description
The School for Field Studies (SFS) is working with community partners, scientists, and educators around the world to identify the challenges to sustainability. Our students and faculty provide vital information to local communities, governments and NGOs on environmental dynamics and linkages between natural and human systems.
Position Overview:
Director of Marketing to develop and implement a highly integrated marketing program designed to elevate the visibility of SFS and its distinctive programs across the globe; increase participation from prospective and enrolled students; deepen alumni, parent and donor engagement; and strengthen the school's position as a vital force in advancing the understanding of the complex connections between humans and nature and in developing sustainable solutions to critical environmental problems.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated achievement in developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies which resulted in increasing the visibility of, participation in and contributions to a nonprofit organization, preferably within the context of a higher education or environmental organization.
An enthusiastic and performance-driven team player, s/he must possess cultural sensitivity and the ability to exercise sound judgment while working collegially in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment that requires handling multiple tasks around ambitious deadlines.
The Director will possess outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; and a passion to articulate and advance the SFS mission and purpose in collaboration with faculty, students, alumni, staff, donors and other stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree is required with a strong understanding of market research principles and experience in the application of constantly evolving digital age engagement technologies and techniques.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in the design, editing, and production of electronic and print materials, preferably in a higher education or environmental context. Prior study or travel abroad is desirable, as well as enthusiasm for environmental causes; knowledge of Spanish is a plus. Occasional travel as well as evening and weekend activity is expected, consistent with marketing work for a national charity.
To Apply:
More information may be found at The School for Field Studies. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent by email. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.