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Looking for information about writing or submitting photos or artwork? Click here.Marketing / Outreach Director
The Marketing/Outreach Director is responsible for building the audience for the activities and programs of the Bay Nature Institute and developing their revenue-generating potential, through marketing, outreach, partnership building, circulation management, publicity, and sales efforts across a range of traditional and new media channels. The Marketing /Outreach Director reports to the Publisher/Executive Director and also works closely with the Editorial Director and Development Officer to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies for projecting the profile of Bay Nature Institute and its message of exploration and stewardship of the natural world of the Bay Area.
This is a part-time position (30 hours a week), with strong possibility of increase to full-time. Starting salary is $31,500–$36,000 DOE ($42,000-48,000 FTE). Benefits include paid vacation, sick days, and health insurance. Offices are located in Berkeley, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
I. Marketing/Circulation – Print Publications
Develop, manage, and oversee efforts to increase revenues and audience for Bay Nature magazine and related print materials.
a. Bay Nature Magazine
Objective: Increase the number of paid subscribers, retail purchasers, and subscription partners.
b. Editorial supplements
Objective: Increase revenue from sales of both upcoming and back issue editorial supplements.
II. Marketing/Outreach – Online Programs
a. BayNature.org Website
Objective: Increase visibility of, and promote traffic to, Bay Nature website through publicity, partnerships, and search engine optimization.
b. Bay Nature E-Newsletter
Objective: Produce and distribute biweekly e-newsletter promoting ongoing contact with readers and partner organizations, and encouraging traffic to website.
III. Community Outreach & General
Qualifications
We seek to hire a dynamic and capable individual with the following attributes and qualifications.
Required:
Desired:
Hiring Process
We invite resumes and cover letters from qualified applicants. NO APPLICATIONS WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. We are interested in knowing why you would like to work in this marketing/outreach capacity with Bay Nature; how would it fit in with your career and life goals?
Please send to hiring@baynature.org. (Please, no calls.) Initial deadline for application is February 8, 2010; position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is March 1, 2010.
Bay Nature Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and nondiscriminatory workplace.
Volunteer
We often have openings for editorial internships and other volunteer opportunities, including marketing, development, event tabling, and general office support. For general information about internships or volunteering, email volunteer@baynature.org.
Volunteer Writing and Marketing Intern
This BAY NATURE volunteer opportunity gives you hands-on writing, marketing, and communications experience relevant to both the non-profit and for-profit job markets. The marketing intern will assist the marketing director in various tasks and projects including
- Interviews and article writing for Bay Nature's bi-weekly newsletter
- Print and e-marketing campaigns
- Maintenance and updates of Organizations Database
- Events
Desired Qualifications
- Good communications skills
- Solid computer skills
- Ability to work independently
Commitment
This volunteer term will begin as soon as possible and be able to commit for a minimum three-month period.
Office Hours, Work site
Monday through Thursday from approximately 9:30 am - 4 pm.
The volunteer is expected to work approximately six hours per week, preferably in one shift, but we can be flexible about multiple shorter shifts. Work is in-office for the first 4-6 weeks, while you learn about what we do. After that, telecommuting is just fine.
Rewards
As a volunteer, you will be able to give back to the community and learn about nonprofit publishing, marketing, and other nature-related organizations throughout the Bay Area.
We're a small staff, so, depending on your interests, you can also get to help some with the print magazine and see how it comes together.
Application Process
Email volunteer@baynature.org with cover letter and resume.
Volunteer Web Editor
This BAY NATURE volunteer opportunity will allow you to be a part of maintaining a great website. The Volunteer Web Editor will help gather nature-related event information and enter it into our Content Management System, so you'll learn about Bay Area nature while also seeing how complex websites come together. There will also be opportunities to report and write original, by-lined articles for the website.
Responsibilities
- Data entry for Article, Places, and Organization databases (10%)
- Entering events on our online calendar (70%)
- Writing and research (internet research, phone reporting, writing etc.) (20%, and optional; if you prefer only data entry, that's fine!)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong interest in nonprofits and the environment.
- Solid computer and internet research skills.
- Mature and self-motivated.
- Able to work independently.
- Commitment to experiencing and protecting the natural environment.
Commitment
This volunteer term will begin as soon as possible and we'd like a minimum three-month commitment.
Office Hours, Work site
Monday through Friday from approximately 9:30 am - 6 pm.
The volunteer is expected to work approximately six hours per week, preferably in one shift, but we can be flexible about multiple shorter shifts. Work is in-office for the first 4-6 weeks, while you learn about what we do. After that, telecommuting is just fine.
Rewards
As a volunteer, you will be able to give back to the community and learn about nonprofit publishing and other nature-related organizations throughout the Bay Area. You will be acknowledged for your work on our website and in our print magazine. And, if you're interested, you'll have a chance to write by-lined articles for the site.
We're a small staff, so, depending on your interests, you can also get to help some with the print magazine and see how it comes together.
Application Process
Email volunteer@baynature.org with cover letter and resume.















