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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Communications Officer-Media & Public Policy
The Colorado Health Foundation
Job Level:Mid
Company Description:
The Colorado Health Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization devoted to improving health and health care in Colorado. Our assets total nearly $1 billion, including an investment portfolio, as well as our ownership interest in Denver's HealthONE hospital system. The Colorado Health Foundation brings people, organizations and resources together to improve the health and health care of all people in Colorado. We partner with nonprofits, businesses, government leaders and other foundations to find solutions to critical health issues, scan and report on the health status of Coloradans (Health Report Card) and work toward developing a common agenda on health care. Our primary activity is to provide grants to nonprofits and other organizations working to improve health and to support
medical education programs.
Job Description:"Overview of Job Description"Position Purpose:
At The Colorado Health Foundation, (TCHF), communication is an integral part of our work. Our mission is to improve health and health care in Colorado. To accomplish that we must create awareness among a broad range of constituents, encourage partnerships and proactively engage them in our work. These constituents include the general public, nonprofit organizations, elected officials and policymakers, medical and health care professionals and the media.
The Communications Officer — Media and Public Policy will develop and implement programs targeting journalists in traditional, new and evolving media (including social networking, blogs, on-line publications, etc.) to educate, increase awareness and attract opportunities for the Foundation, and to ensure journalists view TCHF as a credible and reliable source of information about health, health care, and health care policy. Ultimately, we want TCHF perceived as a leader on current health care issues and broad understanding and acceptance of our policy positions.
This person also is part of the Public Policy/Advocacy Team which promotes local, state and national policy and legislation that supports the Foundation's Healthy Living, Health Coverage and Health Care goals. He or she is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies for Foundation policy initiatives.
To accomplish these goals the Communication Officer will:
1. Work with the Foundations' Policy Team to develop and implement communication strategies to advance TCHF's policy positions. Create and implement communication campaigns to support Foundation policy initiatives, including polling and research, messaging, convening and paid/earned media plans.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with local, state and national health and health care journalists, including bloggers and other new media writers. Provide sources on health and health care issues and public policy, connect journalists with programs, people and other resources related to their stories.
3. Position TCHF and its staff as leaders on health and health care issues and policies. Develop and place information about successful TCHF, grantee and partner initiatives in local, state and national media.
4. Promote the Colorado Health Report Card among policy makers, opinion leaders and journalists as a tool to measure health status and health outcomes for Colorado.
5. Work with the Communications Technology Manager to develop and implement strategies to increase TCHF's presence in new and emerging media and ensure the growing number of people (including younger opinion leaders) who rely on new media for news and information, are aware of critical health, health care, and policy issues.
6. Develop and implement programs to increase the quality and quantity of statewide reporting on health and health care issues and policies by increasing journalists' understanding of the issues and encouraging more coverage.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Foundation strategies and operations. Develop relationships with key individuals and organizations working on health, health care, and health policy in Colorado. Stay abreast of local, state and national developments in health, health care, and health policy.
* Keep current on best practices in media relations, social marketing, and new and evolving media. Monitor current and developing trends.
* Manage Media/Policy Communications budget and adhere to all Foundation fiscal policies and procedures. Hire and direct outside consultants and vendors as needed.
* Represent The Colorado Health Foundation in an exemplary manner; maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
Job Qualifications:
Required
* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public policy or public relations.
* Minimum 5-10 years progressive experience in communications, media relations, public policy, and/or government relations.
* Demonstrated success in developing and implementing media relations and online media outreach for traditional, new and emerging media.
* Outstanding writing skills; excellent verbal communication skills.
* Established history of thinking creatively to resolve complex problems; a strong sense of curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
* Experienced professional who thrives in a challenging environment, is disciplined and takes personal responsibility for results. Works well in teams, is flexible and committed to shared success.
* Commitment to The Colorado Health Foundation's vision, mission and values.
Preferred
* Established relationships with Colorado media, policy makers.
* Experience in campaign communication.
Salary:TBD
How to Apply
If this sounds intriguing to you, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to bria.cunneen@coloradohealth.org.
The Colorado Health Foundation is an Affirmative Action Employer/ EEO.
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Full Time Temporary Raffle Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Job Level: Mid
Company Overview:
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver (BGCMD) is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Eight safe, positive neighborhood centers provide after-school, weekend, and summer programs for young people between the ages of 6-18 years old all for just $2 per year.
Overview of Job Description
The Raffle Coordinator coordinates key aspects of a home raffle fundraising program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
* Ensure the financial integrity of the operations, matching payment deposits to order and ticket data
* Reviews order, check and credit card processing batches, ensuring that all incoming revenue is accounted for.
* Helps coordinate billing paperwork, purchase orders, and other finance-related details.
* Manages online accounts as needed: credit card merchant accounts, bank accounts, etc.
* Helps to monitor operations and logistics, as well as reconcile cash. Works with finance department to pay out winner awards after each drawing, send and receive affidavits and request/deliver required checks.
* Files compliance documents
* Works with contracted vendors, making sure that all vendors have clear direction and support.
* Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of data from orders to tickets
* Manages database, both for current operations and as a repository of historical data, focusing on order fulfillment, customer service, statistical mapping and marketing strategy
* Reviews customer service practices and procedures to encourage best practices
* Liaison with mailing house to ensure ticket fulfillment and other mailings
* Coordinates communications with sponsors and marketing partners.
* As necessary, plans and handles logistics for drawings and other special events
* Handles some aspects of media and public relations for promotion, including press releases, media calls, promotional planning, etc.
* Responsible for filing and other administrative duties associated with running a successful raffle program
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required
* College degree, preferably in marketing, communications, or other related field.
* 2-3 years of experience with events, promotions, and/or marketing campaigns.
* Experience working closely with sponsors and vendors and planning/executing promotional events for 50-200 attendees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Extreme attention to detail!
* Ability to write and/or edit proposals, marketing materials, web content, etc.
* Computer savvy individual able to enter accurate data, import/export data, and generate accurate reports. Basic graphic design and website maintenance knowledge helpful.
* Ability to evaluate and document raffle progress and effectiveness
* Ability to work independently and in an organized manner
Salary RangeTBD|$2900 per month DOE
Application Deadline
05/08/2009
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to erinm@bgcmd.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. BGCMD proactively seeks a diverse workplace and therefore members of ethnic minorities and other protected classes are encouraged to apply.
Web link for new Job for Application
http://www.bgcmd.org/index.cfm?page=work
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Vice President Boulder County Campus
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Boulder County Campus is one of the three campuses comprising Front Range Community College (FRCC). Located in Longmont Colorado, the 117,000 square foot campus has a current annual enrollment of 1,505 FTE (AY 2008) and 2,424 headcount (Spring 2008) and an annual budget of approximately $8.4 million (FY 09). FRCC is the largest community college in Colorado, serving over 24,000 students annually at its three campuses. For complete information about the College visit our website at www.frontrange.edu/employment.
POSITION: Full-time Administrative
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* As a member of the President's Cabinet, this executive leadership position collaborates with the other Cabinet members to design and implement the mission and strategic initiatives of the College and provide overall college-wide management.
* Provides leadership for assigned college-wide activities and initiatives.
* Responsible for overall campus leadership, direction, evaluation and day-to-day management and supervision of the Boulder County Campus.
* Insures all campus programs and services are models that reflect best practices and fiscal soundness.
* Represents the campus to civic, business, educational and governmental constituents within the service area.
* Builds relationships and produces results that enhance community and economic development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* Master's degree with minimum 5 years increasingly responsible leadership experience in higher education.
* Proven ability to analyze complex organizations and systems and implement appropriate change.
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of college administrative services and practices including budgeting, purchasing, policy/procedure development, and resource (budget, facilities and personnel) management.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus employees (faculty, part-time instructors, administrators, support staff and students) and other departments of the college.
* Commitment to diversity and a demonstrated ability to lead organizations that value and respect differences.
Preferred:
* Doctorate degree.
* Experience in establishing partnerships with communities, K-12, and higher education entities.
LOCATION: Boulder County Campus (Longmont)
STARTING SALARY: $100-$110K; STARTING DATE: ASAP
CLOSING DATE:
All application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, 2009. Application materials MUST be sent to the Human Resources office located at:
Front Range Community College
Boulder County Campus
Office of Human Resources
2190 Miller Dr.
Longmont, CO 80501
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Email Lifecycle Coordinator
onTargetjobs
Englewood, CO
Job Level: Entry
Company Description:
OnTargetjobs, Inc., is the leading, niche, job-board company and the parent corporation of BioSpace.com, DeviceSpace.com, Hcareers.com, HEALTHeCAREERS Network, MedHunters, RegionalHelpWanted.com and JobShop.ca, providing online career services to bio, pharmaceutical, medical device, hospitality, healthcare, financial and local markets.
OnTargetjobs also powers career centers of bizjournals.com's™ 42 regional Web sites.
onTargetjobs provides:
* Rewarding salary and generous benefits package including:
* Paid medical/dental insurance
* Paid time off
* Opportunity to participate in 401(k) plan
* Dependent Care Spending plan
* Life insurance
* Disability insurance
* Personal accident insurance
* Dependent medical/dental insurance
Job Description:
Campaign Management
o Contribute to the annual calendar for all email campaigns. Email campaigns may include but are not limited to internal and external e-newsletters, surveys, sales products, promotional offers, transactional emails and event-triggered campaigns.
o Support campaign management across onTargetjobs brands.
o Identify new email marketing opportunities to ensure the most effective offers, copy platforms, email navigation experience and creative are implemented to carry a strong message.
o Perform regular testing to support content and design/template improvements.
o Develop targeted communications and segmented offers based on database mining, email analytics and site analytics.
o Work with ESP regularly to improve campaign delivery and impact success metrics.
o Assist in supporting content when necessary.
o Conduct marketing reviews and QA to ensure flawless execution of email campaigns.
o Ensure all ad product placements are in place and accurate.
- Candidate and Customer List Management
o Monitor and minimize unsubscribe rates while improving new subscriptions.
o Work with internal teams (IT, Operations, Marketing Services and Product Managers) as well as with external email vendor, to maximize the growth and development of the user base
o Recommend testing strategies for naming conventions, subject lines, copy and offer ideas in an attempt to increase traffic, sales and other key success metrics.
o Ensure email programs meet with regulatory compliance (CAN SPAM) and privacy/permission policy best practices.
- Reporting and Metrics
o Track predetermined KPIs for all campaigns in uniform reporting utilizing ESP reporting, Omniture and Salesforce.com.
o Provide weekly updates on email marketing revenue and list growth.
o Produce and manage comprehensive Email campaign calendar and update with metrics and results
o Support Sales team requests for segmentation and email reporting data.
o Support collection of market research and competitor email.
o Track and product placements' metrics and work with designated team for inventory calendar.
Job Qualifications:
- 2 + years in an email marketing role with online marketing experience.
- Experience with database marketing (functionality, strategy) is preferred.
- Responsys Email Service Provider experience a plus but not required.
- Ability to hand-code HTML.
- Experience optimizing web pages (HTML/Graphics) for use on the internet.
- Familiarity with a variety of the Email Marketing concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Bachelor's Degree from 4-year College or University with a degree in Marketing or related field.
- Desire to excel in a fast paced work environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), listening and team work skills.
- Detail and Results oriented.
- Accountability for meeting deadlines while producing high-quality work.
- Thrives in creative and collaborative environment.
Salary: $30-40K
Application Deadline
5-15-2009
How to Apply:To Apply: Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to careeropps@ontargetjobs.com referencing JOB CODE OTJ-EC-May2009 in the subject line of your email.
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Community Outreach Coord
Evercare Hospice
Evercare Hospice brings together professionals and specially trained volunteers who offer expertise, experience and interventions to patients with life-limiting conditions, ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity during a uniquely personal time of transition. The company is part of Ovations, a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans.
We seek an energetic, empathetic individual to bring talent to this tremendous opportunity. Coordinating community education and outreach activities for our Hospice and Home Care Programs, you would make a serious difference in the lives of the people we serve. We invite you to apply yourself to this rewarding position and join our growing team today.
Primary responsibilities include:
Coordinating general community education and outreach activities for Hospice and Home Care Programs, including the promotion of public relations
Making and coordinating some presentations
Visiting and educating patients or possible clients
Qualifications:
Marketing or community outreach experience in the field of healthcare is required, including direct involvement with hospice care. Marketing sales experience and/or direct marketing/sales experience is also required. Strong written/verbal communication skills are essential. Cold calling experience is preferred, as is a background in event coordination. Computer proficiency is a must.
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Click here to apply
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Community Development Manager
Denver Children's Advocacy Center
Overview
This is a new position, created to serve as a warm and welcoming liaison between the Denver Children’s Advocacy Center and its multiple publics—donors, volunteers, members of the media, community members, and the children and families who use our services.
DCAC is looking for a unique take-charge individual who is eager to be at the heart of an organization that serves abused children and their families.
The person hired must have the ability to take the lead in managing special events, to create a volunteer program from scratch, to participate in fund raising efforts, and to organize media coverage.
DCAC provides a competitive salary and generous benefits in a friendly and supportive working environment. DCAC is growing and we are looking for someone who is ready and willing to help us grow—and to grow with us.
Overall responsibilities:
• Coordinate special events and functions
• Donor cultivation and retention
• Solicit sponsorships and in-kind contributions
• Recruit and manage volunteers
• Coordinate media relations
Accountabilities
The primary accountabilities for this position are
1) to work with the executive director, staff and board to ensure that everyone who wishes to support DCAC through the gift of their time, their talent, or their financial and in-kind resources is welcomed and accommodated; and
2) to reach out to potential donors and volunteers throughout the community.
Examples of specific tasks include
• Organize special events, including solicitation of corporate sponsorships and auction items, as well as coordination of fund raising parlor meetings.
• Coordinate a variety of in-kind donations, especially at holiday time and for special events.
• Manage DCAC’s new fund raising database, including donor tracking and follow-up.
• Support the executive director by coordinating appointments with donors and ensuring follow-up.
• Support DCAC’s grant writer by compiling the materials for grant proposals and other fund raising projects.
• Recruit and manage regular volunteers to assist DCAC with ongoing administrative and operational activities. Coordinate requests to place teams of youth and corporate volunteers for special projects.
• Conduct tours of the Kids’ Campus for visitors.
Experience and attributes required
• Warm, outgoing personality, ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of special events
• Demonstrated ability to solicit special event sponsorships and auction items
• Experience in relationship building among different groups and communities
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and manage volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Experience with Word, Excel and Access (or similar database) required; Desktop publishing ability and other computer skills welcomed but not required
• Some public relations experience preferred
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Willingness to grow in the job and adapt as circumstances change
Interested applicants: Please send or email letter of interest and resume to:
Katy Tuleja-Office Manager
Denver Children’s Advocacy Center
2149 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80211
Email: katy.tuleja@denvercac.org
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Strategist
Egg Strategy
Job Level: Mid
Company Description:
Egg Strategy is a boutique brand strategy firm that partners with innovative Fortune 500 clients to unleash the momentum inside their brands. Our three core offerings are: Market Research, Brand Strategy and Innovation
Our intentionally-disparate collection of experienced marketing professionals offer expertise from:
- White Space Hunting to identifying the first sparks of market opportunity
- Creating deep and actionable target insights for client's brands to leverage
- Leading the innovation process that creates new brands and product concepts
- Guiding the strategic brand positioning and communications process
We give our staff the freedom to impact our company and culture in whatever way their skills, passions, and curiosities take them, within a results-oriented environment. We are consistently growing new approaches, client bases, and revenue streams. We will depend on you to push us further and our expectation is that you will work harder than you have ever worked before, stretching your creative thinking to new levels.
We hire more for agile minds, relationship skills, and culture-fit rather than exact skill sets and training. Our current team includes ex- Client-Side Brand Stewards, Innovation Directors, Ad Agency Planners, Brand Consultants, and Market Researchers.
Egg Strategy has grown to 26 employees in two offices (Boulder & Chicago) with strong senior presence in both offices. Our clients represent a wide range of Fortune 500 category-leading brands: Food, beverage, beer, spirits, pharmaceutical, restaurant, retail, automotive, banking, gaming, and professional services.
Job Description:"Overview of Job Description"FULL TIME Strategist Role
- Typically 3 - 5 years of brand strategy, innovation and consumer insights experience, preferably with high-visibility consumer brands.
- A love of conversation and an ability to lead a discussion with anyone. This job requires a high desire to spend time conducting research field work: In-home interviews, ethnographies, online journaling, focus group moderating, leading break-out sessions during ideation.
- Demonstration of "thinking beyond the task": What's the big idea, how will we find it, what's the real answer to the question being asked?
- Client relationship skills, as well as strong basic project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, preparing screeners, writing discussion guides, managing research vendors, etc.)
- Able to lead smaller engagements as day-to-day contact, and be a respected voice as the second-in-command on larger engagements
- Be willing and able to travel as much as required. 5 - 10 travel days per month are typical.
Job Qualifications:"Qualifications"Typically 3 - 5 years of brand strategy, innovation and consumer insights experience, preferably with high-visibility consumer brands. MBA prefered but not essential
Salary: TBD|$85k - $110k plus bonus and 401k matching
Application Deadline 05/19/2009
How to Apply:
If this sounds like your ideal next step, please send a note to HR@eggstrategy.com about who you are and why you're interested, along with an up to date resume and writing sample.
Website: www.eggstrategy.com
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Intern
LoDo District, Inc.
Company Description:
The LoDo District, Inc. is a membership organization that supports Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver's, unique historical, cultural and retail neighborhood, through marketing, education and advocacy.
The goals of the LoDo District, Inc. are to:
Influence public policies on present and future issues in this mixed-use neighborhood.
Preserve the integrity of its historic designation.
Promote neighborhood businesses to residents, visitors and tourists.
Build collaborative initiatives between LoDo members.
Present issue-related forums/lectures to benefit the membership and the community at large.
This mission statement reflects the LoDo District's commitment to striking a balance between growth and preservation. Today, the LoDo District has over 300 members, representing both the business and residential communities. Our work plan is broad, and we manage our projects through an active set of committees, including transportation, marketing and special events, preservation and urban design, and economic and community development.
Job Description:"Overview of Job Description"Marketing & Communications
*Assist with the twice-monthly electronic newsletter LoDown on LoDo
*Creates twice-monthly LoDo Events Calendar and LoDo Deals List
*Coordinates monthly/twice-monthly updates and archiving of rotating web content, including, but not limited to: Faces of LoDo, Community Concerns & Issues Articles, LoDo Deals List, LoDo Events Calendar, and event notices and press releases
*Designs new web features and content, and updates existing content utilizing local software
*Writes and distributes organizational press releases for events and accomplishments
*Contributes and edits content for bi-monthly printed newsletter, Old.New.Now, Annual Report, organizational correspondence, and other communications pieces as necessary.
Operations
*Responds to inquiries from LoDo members as well as local and national media, civic and community officials, property owners and developers, tourists, residents, and the general public
*Compiles and distributes materials for monthly board meetings, including agendas, committee reports, membership reports, and minutes
*Coordinates with committees on event management, including planning, logistics, budgeting, and promotions
*Manages the general phone line and e-mail address, and acts as 'gatekeeper' by determining which issues merit escalation to Executive Director and/or Board
*Handles USPS mail functions, including incoming and outgoing mail, purchasing postage, and bulk mailing permit activities (when applicable)
*Tracks and orders office supplies and equipment, including computer software
Membership
*Maintains and improves ongoing member relations, and generates and implements ideas for improving member benefits
*Completes administrative activities related to renewals, including correspondence and membership cards
Job Qualifications:"Qualifications"* Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's level or higher university degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
* Exceptional writing skills; and experience drafting e-newsletters
* Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
* Ability to manage time, set priorities, balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Ability to work unsupervised on own PC or laptop to complete required tasks
* Ability to work with a variety of people as needed (Board of Directors, sponsors, volunteers)
* Availability to attend various meetings (Committee/Board of Directors,etc.)
Salary: Unpaid Internship
Application Deadline: 05/14/09
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and references to info@lodo.org.
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Marketing & Communications Intern
Bonfils Blood Center
Company Description:
For more than 65 years, Bonfils Blood Center has successfully managed the community blood supply and played an integral role in Colorado's healthcare system. Bonfils Blood Center supplies blood to more than 200 healthcare facilities and needs to collect more than 3,300 blood donations weekly to meet the needs of the community and to be prepared for any unexpected events.
Job Description:
The intern for Bonfils' Marketing and Communications department provides project, clerical and administrative coordination for department and organizational marketing and media activities. The position also aims to provide intern with practical experience to help further his/her education and/or career in communications.
Consistently demonstrates integration of Bonfils quality policy by modeling behavior that supports achieving our mission and vision. Supports and incorporates Bonfils business needs, goals, and scorecard initiatives into all business decisions and actions. Exhibits support of our values, quality objectives, ethical, customer care and confidentiality standards at all times.
Job Qualifications:
Public relations/communications, journalism or political science major preferred.
Required: Excellent customer service, writing, proofreading, grammar and spelling, Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Ability to handle multiple projects. Dependable.
Helpful (but not required): Knowledge of AP Style, Microsoft Access.
Salary: Unpaid Internship
Application Deadline: 05/13/2009
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://www.bonfils.org/about_us/employment/index.cfm
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Promotions Manager
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Company Description:
Located in downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens is a 119-year-old tradition of affordable family fun and entertainment offering two parks in one, a family theme park and the Island Kingdom Water Park. With over 65 attractions and award-winning shows, Elitch Gardens is the top destination in a five-state region for family fun and entertainment.
Job Description:
The Sales & Marketing Department at Elitch Gardens is looking for an Promotions Manager to join our fast paced and fun work environment.
As the Promotions Manager, you would be responsible for the successful direction and execution of all partner tie-in promotions, park promotions and the season pass sales campaign.
Some of the specific duties include:
* Plans strategic directions for promotional partners, in-park promotions and season pass.
* Plans, creates and executes all promotional print jobs including the annual park map, season pass direct mail piece, premium book and the rack brochure.
* Executes all in-park sponsorship needs regarding signage, placement and upkeep.
* Daily interaction with advertising agency on print, radio and television campaigns.
* Local point of contact for all sponsorship partners.
* Point of contact with all radio and print mediums: establishes relationship, pushes promotions and trades.
* Develops outer market strategies and executes promotional campaigns.
* Creates awareness of Elitch Gardens through promotional tie-ins with partners.
* Provides added value in-park promotions.
* Drives traffic with promotional partners (McDonald's, Burger King, King Soopers) using media and POP materials.
* Executes season pass campaign and monitors progress with food store partner.
* Develops ongoing positive relationships with all Colorado media contacts.
* Assists with daily park operations when assigned to be Marketing Representative on Duty as well as when needed.
Qualifications
* Two years promotions experience preferred.
* Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field is required.
* Must be goal oriented and possess strong attention to detail, positive attitude, creative thinking, and problem solving skills.
* Must possess computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, graphics manipulation, e-mail and Internet usage.
* Must possess excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
* Professional appearance and demeanor essential.
* Must possess valid driver's license.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Salary:TBD
How to Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter via email to mmarbach@elitchgardens.com
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Account Executive, Sales and Marketing
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops and services accounts in assigned territory in order to meet goals.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prospects and sells new clients within specified territory using all resources available (i.e. database, referrals, direct mail, and business periodicals).
• Services clients by delivering tickets, being available and knowledgeable to answer questions, assisting in advertising their events, and being on-site the day of events.
• Reports to General Sales Manager on a weekly basis regarding booked outings, consignment, and VIP accounts.
• Coordinates with other sales representatives and park departments to properly service accounts sold.
• Maintains and updates an accurate file of key clients and key prospects.
• Handles client payments and collects on unpaid accounts.
• Assists with daily park operations when assigned to be Marketing Representative on Duty as well as when needed.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years sales experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree preferred.
• Must be goal oriented and possess strong attention to detail, positive attitude, creative thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Must possess computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, graphics manipulation, e-mail and Internet usage.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor essential.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Salary: TBD
How to Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter via email to mmarbach@elitchgardens.com
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Talent Development Manager
Walgreens
Working Location: CO-Denver
Required Experience: 4 years
Required Education: Bachelors Degree
Job Description:
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2008 sales of $59 billion. The company operates over 6,500 drugstores in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Walgreens provides the most convenient access to consumer goods and cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services in America through its retail drugstores, Walgreens Health Services division and Walgreens Health and Wellness division. Walgreens Health Services assists pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (a pharmacy benefit manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc., Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC and SeniorMed LLC (a pharmacy provider to long-term care facilities). Walgreens Health and
Wellness division includes Take Care Health Systems, which manages convenient care clinics and worksite health and wellness centers at more than 600 locations.
Ranked 5th among food and drug retailers on Fortune's "America's Most Admired Companies" list, Walgreens offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in a friendly, diverse, inclusive and respectful environment, with excellent benefits including:
Company-matched profit sharing contributions
Stock purchase discount program
Employee store discount plan
Commuter train shuttle service
Flex-pay
Medical/Dental plan
As the nation's leading pharmacy, we seek professional individuals to fill key positions at Walgreens, ensuring our leadership and taking us to even higher levels of growth, profitability, innovation and customer service. Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
Essential Skills:
The Talent Development Manager will partner with the Market Vice President (MVP) to identify future leaders and assess their talent development needs; monitor and manage development plans for MVP, District Managers, Pharmacy Supervisors, Market Pharmacy Directors, Community Store Managers: identify training needs & training resources to improve performance; Partner with HR and Loss Prevention to coach managers and ensure appropriate training; Manage district operations trainers; Support the employee evaluation & performance management process in the retail field; Monitor key metrics; Manage the store leadership development program; Support the succession planning process for the retail field management staff; Work with MVP to develop employee recognition programs.
Qualifications:
BS or graduate degree in HR/ Psychology/ Education/ Management; 3-5 years direct experience in Talent Management and leadership development; Previous leadership experience; Demonstrated history of performance management support, Succession Planning and Career Development; Prior experience in implementing training and coaching management; Ability to manage people; Strong organization, planning, multitasking, time management and presentation skills. Knowledge of motivational techniques. Membership in training/ HR professional organizations.
Willingness to travel; territory includes: Wyoming, Colorado, Northern New Mexico
Click here to apply
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Vice President Market Management and Development
VHAMS
Summary:
Coordinates, communicates and facilitates member activities and service activities for the region having responsibility for the most complex of VHA membership maintaining interest and satisfaction with all current programs, products and services. Lead member relations, recruitment, and retention activities and services for the region. This executive will work with the Executive Officer/SVP and the VHAMS Board, to evaluate, assess, plan, develop and implement a sustainable business development strategy for new regional services that will assist regional members to achieve their business objectives.
Provide overall support and implementation for VHA strategies and help develop new member services and revenue streams for the region. Services provided by VHAMS to member HCOs range from supply chain management services, clinical and operational improvement services, support of captive insurance services, revenue cycle services, strategic planning services, managed care services, and other health care related services that will provide a sustainable clinical and operational improvement for our members.
This role will serve as the key implementation support to multiple member networks, including the CFO, COO, CIO, Chief Strategy and Marketing and HR networks as well as the Reciprocal Risk Retention Group (captive insurance) and other select networks as needed and determined by the members. A strong knowledge in insurance services and willingness to obtain an insurance brokers license if required by the business development strategy will be important for this role in order to manage the current and future insurance related services for our members.
Effectively communicate and develop relationships with members to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of VHA and VHAMS resources and services for the region. Utilize member driven strategic plan and the VHAMS Board and SVP/EO strategic vision to conduct a comprehensive assessment of member needs and develop member centric solutions. Assist with planning, negotiating, and implementation of custom member agreements and member plans. Provide linkage between members and VHA Services to support the VHA and VHAMS team and represent the objectives of members.
Direct the special recruitment and retention needs of members in the region. These include membership processing and implementation for all members, affiliates, and affiliate networks. Identify member requirements and potential solutions among company products or offerings. Support national task forces and committees such as the Business Development, Market Manager, Revenue Cycle and other related activities.
Oversee the operations and financial services of assigned businesses and business development activities. Implement strategic initiatives, and new market development. Address member operational performance and market development needs. Represent the regional office as program or business interface for operational, financial and business and service development.
Responsibilities:
Drive a sustainable service, operational, market management and business strategy by engaging members to assess, evaluate, develop, and implement services that meet member needs to retain and recruit new members
In conjunction with other VHA regional business development opportunities and member needs, implement needed services which provide value to members and help create a sustainable revenue stream to the region to help offset member regional fees
Identify and promote new business opportunities that will improve the clinical, financial and supply chain performance within the regional healthcare alliance
Partner with members, regions, and content experts to support the delivery of all of VHA services as well as new innovative business opportunities.
Develop and implement process improvements, service offerings, and/or programs that will enhance and improve members clinical, operations, and supply chain areas
Achieve financial targets by supporting the overall VHAMS budget, revenue projections, and expenses for all areas with special responsibility for business development, regional contracts, and innovative projects budgets and programs
Develop and execute membership growth and retention strategy
Apply knowledge of HC industry trends and best practices to influence regional and national corporate direction, member operations, and/or service offerings
Expand on regional contract portfolio, based upon member needs, to include services that complement core national contracts
Collaborate with other regions to rapidly implement best practices.
Utilize advanced understanding of supply chain management to work closely with the Supply Chain team to help implement the Supply Chain Strategic Plan of the region.
Apply advanced understanding of hospital operations and finance, work closely with leadership to develop programs and services to meet the needs of members
Develop individual business plans that align members strategic priorities with VHA resources
Understand the relationship between supply chain and performance improvement in order to provide the appropriate combination of services to improve on members clinical and operational performance
Manage member satisfaction initiatives to include an increase in positive interactions, initiatives and improved communication to members, including action planning and follow up
Develop and manage relationships with HC C Level Executives and Regional Board to strengthen and promote value of VHA
Requirements:
MBA/MHA required
Minimum 15 + years in a health care organization with a background in healthcare executive leadership, operations, finance, consulting and/or business development experience
Minimum 5 + years of leadership experience and accountable for managing multiple functional areas of business (health care operations, strategic development, supply chain, cost reduction, strategic financial management strongly preferred)
Requires experience or a combination of operations experience for acute and non-acute care, ancillary care, physician relations and support services
Must have previous experience collaborating with senior managers, executives and clinicians in health care organizations to develop multi faceted solutions and provide comprehensive services and/solutions
Should have deep knowledge of healthcare trends, issues, best practices and the ability to develop comprehensive solutions based on previous leadership experience and utilizing leading practices to solve complex clinical, operational, strategic and financial challenges for acute and non-acute care organizations (or across the continuum of care)
Previous experience in strategic development, financial planning, operational assessments, developing business proposals, conduct business reviews and analyzing business opportunities required
Hands-on operations experience and ability to develop methodology as well as produce results with limited support and/or administrative resources is essential
Advanced communication skills and high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other desktop applications is a must
Travel as required, can be as much as several days a week
VHA offers an exceptional employee benefits package
Interested parties can send an updated copy of their resume to Steven Brasher, 972-830-0342 or sbrasher@vha.com
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Communications Associate
Dumb Friends League
Job Level: Entry
Company Description:
The Dumb Friends League is the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain Region, helping over homeless 26,000 pets last year. The League provides shelter and care for animals, and programs and services which enhance the bond between animals and people. For more information, please check out our website at www.ddfl.org
Job Description:
The Communications Associate provides administrative support for the Communications Department by handling signage, printed materials and supporting online efforts and media relations. This position assists with creating, orders and distributes signage and printed materials, including brichures, collateral materials for events and internal publications.
The Communications Associate designs and coordinates intranet and e-communications pieces and provides ongoing marketing support for League programs and outreach projects. The position also coordinates the Pets Are Welcome program and assists with internal publications.
Job Qualifications:"Qualifications"High school diploma/GED, AND two years exp. in a PR, marketing, graphic design or administrative position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, and at least one graphic design program (i.e. Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver). Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ablity to work independently. Current valid Colorado driver's license and insurable driving record.
Salary: TBD|Starting range $13.00/hour
Application Deadline: 05/08/2009
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://www.ddfl.org/help_wanted.htm or email resume to hr@ddfl.org
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Manager, Communications and Marketing
Business School, Univ of Colorado Denver
Downtown Denver
Job Level: Mid
Company Description:
The University of Colorado Denver proudly positions itself as one of the top urban research universities in the country. The downtown campus is located in the heart of the city's commercial, cultural and recreational district. The Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region, with more than 18,000 alumni. Our students and faculty come from many backgrounds, reflecting regional and worldwide diversity. The Business School offers students a more complete choice of programs with a large selection of elective coursework and specialized tracks for an added advantage.
Job Description:
The Business School currently seeks a Manager of Communications and Marketing. This individual is responsible for planning and implementing marketing and communication plans for the Business School, including managing the strategic positioning of the school, developing and implementing a school brand, and coordinating communications for capital campaigns. The Manager oversees content and copy development and authors internal and external communications. The Manager provides feedback to improve the Business School's programs and helps direct marketing efforts to help achieve enrollment and fundraising goals. Position is part time, temporary, working 20-30 hours per week.
Job Qualifications:
Education: BA or BS degree required;
*Minimum five years experience in marketing, and brand management with professional experience and responsibilities for communications, including composing and editing correspondence, reports, press releases, newsletters and website communications.
*Experience in project management and/or fundraising
*Experience in advertising development
*Track record of proven results in building brands and achieving sales/market share goals
*Experience with public higher education institutions, not for profit or government entity highly desirable.
Salary:
TBD|The hourly rate for this position has been established at $ 21.63 to $31.25 and actual rate is negotiable commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: 05/07/09
How to Apply:
Applications accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com. Refer to posting #806963
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Director of Communications
ITT
CO, Colorado Springs
Req Number: SD-HQ-12900
Position Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Communications is the senior communications counsel for one of the largest business units within ITT Corporation's $6 billion global defense group, leading all public relations, marketing communications, employee communications, corporate philanthropy, community relations, executive communications and trade show activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Communications of ITT Defense Electronics and Services, s/he is also a member of ITT Systems Division's senior leadership team and responsible for the development and execution of strategies that will help the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based value center meet its business objectives in accordance with the ITT Vision and Values. The Director of Communications will oversee all communications activities for
both the headquarters location and contract sites, including military bases in the U.S. and abroad.
MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:
1. Develops long-range and annual communications plans that are aligned with the company's business objectives, address both external and internal audiences, and are executed within the department's budget.
2. Leads a team of 2-5 communications professionals.
3. Positions the ITT brand consistently and innovatively to all internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the Corporate branding guidelines.
4. Develops and implements a proactive media relations strategy to enhance relationships with news media, ensuring accurate coverage.
5. Partners with the Vice President of Communications, ITT Defense Electronics and Services and colleagues at other ITT value centers to ensure that media relations strategies and initiatives are aligned and coordinated.
6. Serves as primary spokesperson for all news media and provide training/counsel to other leaders who need to interact with the media.
7. Drafts and disseminates news releases, media alerts and other media materials in collaboration with Defense and Corporate Headquarters.
8. Develops and maintains crisis communications plan and provide counsel to the organizational leaders on crisis communications and issues management.
9. Manages external agencies to maximize synergies and enhance effectiveness of the communications function.
10. Partners with Business Development to help them gain new customers and support current customers/distributors by developing/managing programs including, but not limited to, advertising, trade shows, collateral and customer communications.
11. Manages the content and design for both the external Web site and the employee intranet.
12. Works closely with senior leadership to coordinate, develop, edit and communicate messages to the various communities/constituencies across the internal organization with the goal of driving collaboration and alignment.
13. Partners with Human Resources to develop and implement an internal communications plan, including, but not limited to, employee newsletters, memos, all-employee meetings, executive speeches, and facility visuals/signage (both print and electronic).
14. Plans and coordinates value center special events, such as press conferences, community recognition programs and employee appreciation events.
15. Leads the value center's philanthropy program in accordance with the corporate program.
16. Develops and monitors communications-related metrics to track performance of department.
17. Other duties as required.
Experience Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree; major in Journalism, English, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing or Communications preferred
Experience:
10+ years of public relations/marketing communications experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in leading a team and in a wide range of disciplines' including marketing communications, public relations, advertising, crisis/issues management, special events, electronic media and employee communications is mandatory to meet the demands of this multi-faceted leadership role. Willingness to travel 30-40% of time to sometimes austere locations. Ability to obtain security clearance. Ability to impact and influence others and work cross-functionally. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/deadlines
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Director of Public Relations
DigitalGlobe
Longmont
Overview
The Director of Public Relation is responsible for DigitalGlobe’s global public relations and media communication strategy (including day-to-day management of external PR agency) to develop and support the company’s market position, corporate strategies and new product initiatives. The individual will bring a strong understanding of social media to this role and develop online content for broadcast and targeted outreach.
* Responsible for the development of a PR platform that establishes a strong media understanding of DigitalGlobe, its segments and its platform of thought leadership positioning.
* Develops overall PR platform across government, enterprise and consumer technology segments to assist with image buyer perception and awareness of DG offerings
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with trade and industry media as well as key industry influencers.
* Develops media plans to support key events (satellite development, product launches, and key industry events)
* Develop messaging and content for announcements and presentations, write positioning papers, and generate high-level business press and broadcast opportunities and analyst attention.
* Creates press releases for distribution using traditional and social media marketing methods
* Monitors DigitalGlobe position in the mindshare of media, bloggers and business press
* Ability to develop newsworthy attention based upon ongoing DigitalGlobe developments including customer wins, new products and world events
Skills
* Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Prior PR agency management experience
* Ability to develop strong community, business and media relationship
* 10+ years experience in high-tech public relations, corporate communications, investor relations, and related roles
* Broad experience creating strategic communications messaging
* Strong organization and project planning skills
Education
BS/BA in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
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Director of Marketing Programs
DigitalGlobe
Longmont
Description
Overview
The Director of Marketing Programs is responsible for executing DigitalGlobe’s global marketing programs strategy across enterprise and consumer technology segments. The individual in this role needs to bring a high degree of creativity and innovation, in addition to a strong understanding of consumer technology marketing and new media marketing.
* Responsible for campaign strategies, messaging and execution to support sales strategies as it relates to enterprise, consumer technology and portals
* Devise a comprehensive, systematic marketing outreach strategy for enterprise and consumer customer acquisition. Brief sales on campaign actions, responsibilities and lead flows
* Use integrated marketing programs and incorporate channel marketing and alliances where appropriate
* Work closely with cross functional teams (sales, product management, product marketing and channels programs) to support new product launches with aggressive marketing programs
* Conduct joint marketing programs with key strategic marketing alliances
* Segment outreach programs across geographies to utilize regional marketing resources
* Deliver automated programs across segments and geographies surrounding ImageAlert program
* Implement high return trial conversion programs for online products
* Use new media strategies to deliver relevant content to defined customer roles and segments to create an awareness and interest creation stream
* Develop strong marketing databases for demand generation programs through acquisitions, rentals and opt-in programs, as well as relationships with alliance and partners
* Execute lead scoring and nurturing programs to insure deliver of high value leads to partners and sales
* Measure and monitor all programs for financial and response rates
* Manage marketing programs managers and mentor junior staff members
* Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
Skills
* Proven track record of marketing programs execution with at least 7 years experience
* Strong marketing positioning and “marketer” skills with ability to think strategically around segment penetration strategies
* Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
* Strong organization and project planning skills
* Be well versed in viral marketing, including use of traditional media relationships and understand various web media options and know which strategies to apply in any given situation
* Must be willing to be “hands-on” and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards
* Must be comfortable in an innovative, fast paced organization or high-technology field
Education
BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business
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