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Description
The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 18,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, is seeking a dynamic and multi-faceted communications professional to serve as a Communications Specialist and provide dedicated account executive support for the marketing and communications needs of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Position Overview:
This mid-level communications role will be responsible for overseeing, planning and executing GBCI's marketing and communications plan, which includes marketing project management.
The Communications Specialist will ensure the quality of media materials, serve as the client's main media contact, review marketing collateral, track deadlines and budget, develop articles and copy for outreach and marketing efforts, oversee and develops strategies to enhance public image, identifying key message, oversees production of internal and external materials such as brochures, press releases, web copy, newsletters, presentations, etc.
Tasks include needs assessments, stakeholder briefings, marketing & communications planning (Web site, marketing collateral, conferences, PR, media, advertising, message development, audience identification, etc.), budgeting, budget tracking, plan execution, meeting follow-up and deadline tracking.
The ideal candidate will have solid strategic thinking and planning skills, insightful judgment, innovative problem-solving ability and be able to coordinate with diverse internal business partners. This individual must also have exemplary communications skill.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting a strategic marketing & communications plan
- Message development
- Writing for various channels including Web site, marketing materials, newsletter and articles
- Marketing project management
- Budget planning and tracking
Related Organizational Goals & Objectives: (optional but preferred)
- Maintain the image of USGBC in the marketplace
- Effectively communicate USGBC's messages to varying audiences
- Promote USGBC programs and products to support fiscal growth for the Council through various forms of marketing/communications
Qualifications:
Education & Training Requirments/Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree journalism, communications, public relations or related field preferred
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in a communications related field of work.
Other Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to anticipate issues and develop solutions.
- Competent in use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Competence in InDesign and other marketing design software a plus.
- Commitment to USGBC mission.
Compensation: Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.
To Apply:
Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email or fax, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.