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September 03, 2008

Morristown, NJ: Marketing Specialist Needed at The Seeing Eye

Marketing Manager

The Seeing Eye seeks marketing specialist who is comfortable with new media and communications technologies. Communications expert needs to be a creative innovator with proven marketing results. Experience in blindness-related field strongly desired. As the pioneers and innovators in dog guide services, The Seeing Eye offers a career that is fast-paced and personally fulfilling.

Job Description:

The newly created position of Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Communications. The manager is responsible for creating and implementing effective programs for public awareness, recruitment of prospective students, branding, internal communications, & volunteer relations. The position requires an ability to take advantage of new media and communications technologies, combined with more traditional marketing techniques.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identifying new opportunities, methods, and vehicles for effective marketing relating to student recruitment, donor acquisition, volunteer recruitment, and general public image.

  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with blindness
  • and/or canine-related organizations for the purposes of building awareness and expanding our constituent bases.

  • Managing the activities of the Outreach team and its efforts in student recruitment & public education.

  • Assisting Director in developing & implementing measurement and tracking methods for departmental activities and results.

  • Researching and recommending new organizational messages and new communications vehicles for delivery of those messages.

  • Understanding and coordinating efforts relating to advocacy issues.

  • Contributing toward editorial direction and article writing for various publications and electronic media.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing plus 5 years marketing experience, or bachelor’s in related field plus 7-10 years marketing experience.
  • Experience with emerging communications technologies.
  • Basic understanding of the implications of blindness-related accessibility technology as it relates to web and multimedia communications.
  • Experience in management of professional-level staff.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Proven track record in marketing or cause-related management.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and meet numerous deadlines.

Please send resume and cover letter by 9/30/08 to Human Resources, The Seeing Eye, P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963, or to jobs@seeingeye.org

Posted by Nancy at September 3, 2008 04:16 PM

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