Marketing Communications Specialist jobs in Reno, NV

Nevada Outdoor School

Communications and Marketing Specialist Position Description

Outlined below are the responsibilities of the Communications and Marketing Specialist as well as desired skills, experience, and benefits.

Mission of Nevada Outdoor School: Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat, and dedication to community.

Communications and Marketing Specialist will:

 Report directly to the NOS Outreach Director (with “on-site” support from Director of

Programming)

 Always strive to uphold NOS Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values

 Work to maintain good relationships with other NOS team members, community members, donors, funders, media outlets, and partner organizations

Public Relations and Social Media:

 Build and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with community members, local

agencies, funders, donors, partner organizations, and media outlets

 Promote NOS through public relations initiatives (be a positive NOS brand ambassador)

o Outreach events

o Presentations to partner organizations/donors

 Develop and manage media relationships and coordinate/manage press interviews

 Manage and evaluate NOS Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Flickr)

 Work closely with NOS program staff to ensure social media content is timely, consistent,

informative and in line with NOS’s Digital Marketing plan

 Research media coverage and social media trends

Marketing and Communications:

 Create, maintain, and distribute marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic:

o Newspaper (articles/press releases/advertisements)

o Program/Event flyers

o Promotional Materials

o Recruitment

 Create and maintain organization literature and other forms of communication

 Promote and market all NOS youth, training and community programs

 Act as a “reporter” for NOS

o Attend NOS programs regularly (at least 2 each month) to take photos/videos and

create content

 Assist Outreach Director with website management and operation

 Work with other NOS staff to create and distribute electronic Mailchimp Newsletters

o Monthly community specific newsletters to targeted mailing lists

o Quarterly “Thanks for Being NOSome” newsletter

 Assist with NOS staff and AmeriCorps Recruitment

General Role and Responsibilities:

 Manage alignment, content, and organizational collaboration on all social media platforms, website content, and digital video distribution within the organization. This includes Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, Website, and YouTube

 Work with Outreach Director to implement and monitor Digital Marketing plan and NOS goals for social media, social video (YouTube), and the website

 Lead NOS Programming staff in content planning and scheduling, as well as provide guidance and feedback around strategic opportunities to increase impact.

 Responsible for all social media platform development, maintenance, operation

 Track all social media and web analytics, paid outreach, monitor & strategize around

viewership data on video platforms.

 Other duties as assigned.

Continually work towards personal growth and sustainability of NOS programs:

 Recruit sponsor organizations/businesses to fund aspects of NOS programs – time to be paid for by non-federal sources

 Ensure timely creation of monthly expected expenses and supply lists for communications and marketing expenses

 Network in all possible circumstances for the benefit of the program

 Participate in professional development opportunities that support NOS and advance

professional goals

 Assist in programs as needed

Skills/Experience Desired:

 Excellent writing and editing skills, professional writing experience, preferred.

 Photo and video-editing skills

 Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

 Outstanding organizational and time-management skills

 Experience in web design and content production is a big plus

 Excellent social media, web-based content and management skills including experience

creating engaging content using a variety of channels such as Facebook, YouTube, and

Instagram

 Solid time and project management skills/habits, with the ability to multi-task to deliver

adequate results and meet deadlines

 Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to stay focused on long-term priorities

 Must be self-motivated, work well independently, and enjoy collaborating with a team

 Proficiency with multimedia platforms and Microsoft Office

Benefits:

 Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)

 Monthly medical insurance or retirement benefit

 Holiday, vacation, sick leave and compensatory time benefit

 Opportunities for career development

 Option to work remotely (2 days in office per week required plus travel)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Winnemucca, NV 89445: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnemucca, NV 89445