Job Summary
The US Composting Council is a national organization serving the commercial compost industry since 1990. We are seeking a creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial marketing professional to manage marketing tactics for USCC’s programs and products. They will contribute broadly to all aspects of the fulfillment of USCC’s mission and vision through marketing of revenue-generating programs of the US Composting Council.
This position executes priorities set in the overall strategic marketing plan, focusing on the products and programs under USCC's banner. The successful candidate will work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to implement the tactics to carry out the USCC’s organization-wide marketing plan, as well as partner with program staff to understand and advise on tactics to carry out the marketing goals of programs and committees.
Responsibilities
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Support the Marketing & Communications in developing overall annual marketing strategy
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Write and edit content for the USCC website, newsletter, and social media that presents a positive, cohesive, and well-rounded message about the industry.
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Create a consistent visual theme for all graphics in accordance with USCC branding standards and program-specific design guides.
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Design, create, and carry out the tactics laid out in USCC’s strategic plan and marketing plan, including:
-Monthly Compost Communicator in conjunction with the membership team
-Market the USCC’s annual conference to attendees, prospective attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and the media
-Market Development Committee awareness campaigns
-Advocacy grassroots campaigns
-Deploy Professional Development program marketing tactics
-Design and deploy membership recruitment, lapse and retention campaigns
- Support staff and vendors and exhibitors on annual conference deliverables, including advertising placements, attendee, sponsor and exhibitor marketing and deliverables , print and digital signage and social media promotions Assist the Marketing and Communications Manager in development of messages , themes, promotions and other support for USCC marketing efforts.
- Assist the USCC’s membership team and database team on expanding and updating member and prospect records, data security, and renewals.
- Develop video content for USCC and its programs.
- Develop content for USCC, ensuring that messaging maintains a consistent voice. Write e marketing campaigns, , including selecting and culling target lists
- Ensure all communication materials are grammatically correct, formatted according to department style guide, and in compliance with laws governing anti-SPAM regulations and registered and trademark symbols.
- Carry out any membership engagement goals that require marketing support.
- Provide copywriting for articles, brochures, web copy and marketing copy.
Qualifications
- Ability to organize, monitor, and execute multiple marketing projects simultaneously and consistently to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degre in communications/marketing or an equivalent major.
- Display excellent writing skills
- Attend the USCCs annual conference Late Jan or Early Feb in full for one week.
- Attend at least two multi-day in person staff retreats per year
- Be a highly motivated self-starter, team-oriented, and willing to take the initiative in learning about programs, members, and the industry.
- Ability to communicate effectively, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate high integrity.
- Demonstrated experience in managing social media platforms and engagement results for an organization is preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Indesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, constant contact, and customer relationship management systems/software.
- Web and graphic design.
Travel: Travel at about 10% in and out of state.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote