Communications Manager-New York, NY.

Organization: Urban Green Council (USGBC New York Chapter)

Position Title: Communications Manager

Location: New York, NY

Hours & Compensation: Full time

Application Deadline: February 21, 2014

Job Description:

Urban Green Council is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and manage a range of high-profile communications projects, as well as oversee our web, email and social media communications.

Urban Green’s public projects range from cutting-edge studies such as Baby It’s Cold Inside, and 90 by 50: How NYC Can Reduce its Carbon Footprint 90% by 2050, to blue-ribbon commissions like the Building Resiliency Task Force, whose work is covered by the New York Times and other leading publications. The Communications Manager will oversee the messaging, graphic design, online interface, and public relations planning for these projects and play an important role in their success.

The Communications Manager reports to the Development and Communications Director. This position will provide the qualified candidate with a significant role in contributing to the advancement of green building and environmental issues in New York and nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage major publications and communications projects, including copy, design, schedule and budget, in collaboration with program staff and consultants across multiple platforms including print, web, video, and social media.
• Develop and manage annual communications calendar and budget.
• Draft original material and edit content from staff and consultants in clear yet engaging style.
• Ensure all design adheres to our graphic standards and branding.
• Ensure weekly e-newsletter maintains or exceeds current level of quality and is published each week on schedule.
• Direct the work of digital communications coordinator to ensure online content is executed as planned, and that webpages are refreshed at least quarterly.
• Help recruit blog contributors and direct and edit their work.
• Assist with occasional fundraising activities including reporting and special events.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in English, Communications, or Marketing.

• A minimum of 3 years of communications experience, preferably in a design, sustainability or nonprofit environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with substantial experience writing for the web as well as print.
• An excellent track record of directing and producing high-quality web and print communications on time and on budget.
• Solid understanding of website content management and social media; knowledge of video a plus
• PR experience a plus.
• Commitment to Urban Green’s mission, including a strong interest in sustainability and green building.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include paid health insurance, a generous vacation policy, and 401(k) plan

About Urban Green Council

Urban Green Council’s mission is to advance sustainability in urban buildings through education, advocacy, and research. A non-profit organization established in 2002, Urban Green Council, the largest chapter of the USGBC, has quickly grown to a full-time staff of 16 and a budget of over $2.5 million.

Urban Green Council provides a range of educational and networking events for its members and the green building community at large, conducts research, and advocates for change that will make cities more sustainable. Flagship programs include the NYC Building Resiliency Task Force; GPRO, our national training program for the building trade and contractors; and the EBie Awards, a juried award competition for exemplary work in existing buildings.

How to apply:

Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: [email protected]