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Description
The Green Press Initiative is a national program that is working to improve the ecological and social impacts of paper production and consumption. The program’s core objective is to catalyze transformations within the U.S. book and newspaper industries. Program staff work with publishers, mills, printers, and others to build demand and production infrastructure for environmentally responsible papers. Current program staff are located in Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, Silver Spring, MD and Burlington, VT.
Position Overview:
The Green Press Initiative is seeking an individual with training or experience in Marketing, Communications, and New Media who will work/provide support in the following areas:
- Cultivate an individual donor base through the use of blogs, webinars, social networking sites and other forms of “new media”
- Conduct phone outreach to libraries, book stores, and associations
- Manage and update member/donor information
- Conduct outreach to main stream media and relevant blogs/websites
- Address initial inquiries from the media
Qualifications:
- Experience using social networking sites and web 2.0 applications including Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, wikis and RSS
- Proficient in a wide range of computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and meet objectives
- Experience with website development and knowledge of html, CSS and FrontPage is a plus
Dates and Location:
6 to 12 month opening with potential for a part-time paid position, location flexible. The Communications Coordinator will be expected to contribute 10-15 hours per week and commit to the project for at least 4-6 months.
Compensation: $10 - $15 per hour plus administrative cost reimbursement and potential for performance increases
Application Deadline: January 10, 2009
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, and resume to Shannon.