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Description
Green Living ProjectTM (GLP) is the leading media production and marketing company showcasing sustainability initiatives around the globe. Through high-definition video, photojournalism, and unique stories, GLP aims to educate and inspire individuals and communities on the importance and benefits of sustainable living.
To date, GLP has successfully documented over 30 projects across 10 countries in Africa and South America, and most recently completed the first domestic expedition documenting 8 sustainability projects in Maine. Project partners include leading aid organizations (CARE, UNDP), conservation organizations (African Wildlife Foundation, The Gorilla Organization), tourism boards (Rwanda Tourism, South Africa Tourism, Ecuador Tourism), travel companies (Earthwatch Institute), eco-lodges (Yachana Lodge), and much more.
In addition to the media production services, GLP also markets and promotes the projects through its website, social media properties, Education Program and Curriculum, and popular annual North American "Event Series". In 2009 GLP launched its first Mobile Tour, traveling throughout the U.S. to give its latest presentation, "Sustainability Across South America," to K-12 schools, colleges, graduate schools, and retail venues. Key partners and sponsors include National Geographic Adventure, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), African Wildlife Foundation, Earthwatch Institute, Green Festival, Adventures in Travel Expo, Timberland, Gregory Mountain Products, and Keen Footwear.
Fore more information, please visit: Green Living Project, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Position Overview:
Green Living ProjectTM (GLP) is seeking hard working, talented, and success-motivated students (individuals or teams) or working professionals for our Mobile Tour team. The Green Living ProjectTM Mobile Tour will visit schools (K-12, college, graduate), specialty retail stores, regional festivals and trade shows, zoos and aquariums, outdoor/recreational clubs, community centers, and more.
The Mobile Tour will give GLP's sustainability presentations to the important youth and active-lifestyle markets in order to educate and inspire them on the importance of global sustainability and giving back or volunteering with communities around the globe. In addition, this individual or team will work closely with the GLP team to develop a strategic plan for the "GLP Mobile Tour Program". Initial research areas include: tour planning and scheduling, expense forecasting, competitive analysis, partnership opportunities, grass roots marketing efforts, staffing requirements, sponsorship, social media, and more.
Ideally the team will consist of a couple or close friends willing to travel, camp and present together, although a qualified individual may also be considered. Since the project has the potential to directly impact GLP, the company is specifically looking for entrepreneurial-focused individuals with a passion for multi-media, global sustainability, and a background in education. The Mobile Tour Team is composed of seasoned professionals in education, teaching, community outreach, science, conservation, and global sustainability initiatives.
The team will travel and document their journey through written updates and photography from the field and promote the tour through a GLP affiliated webpage (facebook, blogs, etc.). Through the Team's expertise, the Mobile Tour also promotes Green Living Project's new Education Program & Curriculum that allows students of all ages to monitor, track, and interact with GLP's future domestic and international media expeditions focused on documenting unique and successful sustainability-related initiatives. The team will also need to exemplify a sustainable lifestyle, with an enthusiasm for the outdoors and a willingness to camp as often as possible along the route.
Green Living ProjectTM has developed the mobile event tour for 3 primary reasons:
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Reach more people and expand the GLP customer base via 150+ new venues and events across the U.S. and Canada,
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Expand and incorporate the GLP Education Program and Curriculum with events and school venues across North America, and
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Free up management time to focus on other company long-term growth areas.
Responsibilities:
Event marketing and planning, grass roots marketing, teaching, education programs, market research and planning, sustainable living and travel, photography, writing/blogging
Qualifications:
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Strong background in education or teaching, and must be comfortable speaking to large groups and adapting presentation according to audience
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Strong marketing, event marketing, and/or grass roots marketing experience
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Proven track record in marketing, business, education, or event management
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Background in multi-media, sustainability, and/or travel industries is a plus
Compensation: $2,000 per month (stipend)
- Travel opportunity: camp and travel the U.S., learning about sustainability and promoting sustainable living
- Teaching experience (from groups of 30 to school-wide assemblies of 200+)
- Interesting marketing challenge: create a North American mobile event tour
- Diverse learning experience: marketing, business, event planning, education
- Flexible project work schedule (no. hours, days per week, etc)
- Unique, fast-growing media production and marketing company; Opportunity to develop project and join marketing team
Additional information:
- Dates: March 1st, 2010 - February 28th, 2011 (dates negotiable)
- Starting location: Location negotiable
- Commitment: Full-time
- Vacation: Vacation dates to be discussed