[Hidden-tech] NESEA is hiring a Director of Communications & Development

[Jennifer Marrapese]

We are looking for a dynamic super hero to join the Northeast Sustainable
Energy Association staff as our Director of Communications & Development in
Greenfield, MA. The ideal candidate will be as passionate about content
curation and donor cultivation as they are about our mission, which is to
advance the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built
environment by cultivating a community where practitioners share,
collaborate, and learn. This position requires excellent organizational,
interpersonal and computer skills. We have a great culture here - we play
almost as hard as we work. We're fans of lean impact, Seth Godin, and other
entrepreneurial approaches.

 *SUMMARY*

Reporting to the Executive Director, as a member of the executive
management team, the Director of Communications & Development will design
and execute on a comprehensive communications and development strategy, and
will develop the budgets and timelines associated with these efforts. The
ideal candidate is as passionate about creative storytelling and
streamlining communication and development systems as they are about
NESEA’s mission, which is to advance the adoption of sustainable energy
practices in the built environment by cultivating a community where
practitioners share, collaborate and learn.

On the communications front, this includes working collaboratively with
senior leadership to develop and implement communication strategies to
broaden the impact of NESEA’s programs and oversee organizational
messaging. On the development front, this includes overseeing and executing
on ongoing fundraising efforts as well as serving as lead staff in curating
the tradeshow floor for NESEA conferences. He/she will supervise three
direct reports (Marketing Manager, IT & Database Manager, Development
Coordinator).

*KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

*Communications*


   - Ensure that NESEA’s outreach and brand are compelling, comprehensive,
   timely and are communicated effectively to various stakeholders (staff.
   Board, members, etc.).
   - Develop and oversee implementation of an ongoing outreach/marketing
   plan and editorial calendar for both the web and print.
   - Serve as NESEA’s chief internal content curator: identify and leverage
   synergies surrounding content curation and use for industry trends, member
   activities, etc.
   - Identify key target audiences; define and develop a strategy for
   communicating with each.
   - Develop and oversee tracking of all partnerships, including both media
   and organizational partnerships.

*Development*


   - Work with Executive Director to design development strategy for NESEA,
   including donor/sponsor/exhibitor cultivation and stewardship.
   - Identify grant prospects for existing and new programs, meet with
   potential grantors or coordinate such meetings for Executive Director,
   submit grant proposals and applications.
   - Direct NESEA’s fundraising efforts (annual appeal, Valley Gives Day).
   - Develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and
   prospects.
   - Train and mentor relevant NESEA staff and Board, and communicate
   fundraising goals and progress throughout NESEA.
   - Curate trade shows (one of NESEA’s largest revenue streams) for
   BuildingEnergy Confrences, direct sales process and exhibitor fulfillment
   process.

*SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES*


   - Ability to work well and communicate complex ideas through brief,
   simple materials to a wide variety of people, including board members,
   volunteers, staff, members, industry partners, contractors.Experience in
   planning, leading, and managing communications and development projects,
   including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking
   and reporting on progress to senior managers/board of directors.
   - Enthusiasm for engaging the public and communicating NESEA’s mission
   in a compelling and consistent manner.
   - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - ability to
   work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
   - Digitally adept, able to quickly adopt/teach new tools and software.
   - Proven success in nonprofit development; fundraising from multiple
   donor channels.
   - Ability to influence others to accept ideas by using convincing
   arguments, create a win-win situation and respond appropriately to key
   stakeholders.
   - Collaborative, skilled at establishing and cultivating strong
   relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and
   externally.
   - Adaptable and flexible to shifting opportunities, priorities and needs.
   - Commitment to the overall sustainability of NESEA and its mission.
   - Availability and willingness to travel.

*EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE*


   - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Master’s degree preferred, or
   7-10 years of relevant experience.
   - Knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, building science, and
   renewable energy preferred.
   - Adeptness with programs/software platforms such as Drupal, CiviCRM,
   social media management software, email marketing platforms, Google Apps,
   Asana, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and others.
   - Strong experience in project and employee management.

*COMPENSATION*


   - Salary $50 - 60,000/year, full time
   - Eligible for health insurance after 90 days of employment
   - 4 weeks (160 hours) paid time off (combined paid and sick time, start
   accruing after first pay period)
   - 13 paid holidays
   - Eligible for 401k after 90 days (organization will match up to 3%)
   - Dog friendly office
   - Flexible schedule

 *HOW TO APPLY*

Send an email to jobs at nesea.org, subject line "Director of Communications &
Development." In the email, tell us what super-powers you possess, why
you're interested in the job, and why you think you'd be a good fit.
Attach your resume.

-- 
*Jennifer J. Marrapese*
Executive Director, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
50 Miles Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
413.774.6051, ext. 23
401.952.4480 (mobile)
Twitter: @NESEAed

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