Summary
Description
Description
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.
DZCA honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions — Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all that we do.
The Marketing Traffic Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of projects within the Communications department at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. This position is responsible for managing the trafficking of creative assets, coordinating with external vendors, and assisting in the execution of onsite signage and digital board updates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within a marketing or communications environment, with experience in both digital and print media.
Our staff is a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to providing quality care to our animals while creating moments of awe for guests. If you are a like-minded individual and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced and innovative culture, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is the place for you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Priority 1 – Creative Project Oversight
- Oversee and coordinate the flow of creative projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
- Traffic creative materials to go to market, print, or digital channels, ensuring accuracy and quality standards are upheld.
- Liaise with external print and marketing vendors to oversee production timelines, quality checks, and delivery logistics.
Priority 2 – Creative Operations & Communication
- Assist with the physical installation of onsite signage, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and messaging.
- Update onsite digital boards with current content, ensuring accurate and timely information is displayed.
- Communicate regularly with the Marketing Manager and team members to provide status updates and address any potential roadblocks.
Other Responsibilities and Duties
- Other assistance, as designated by the Marketing Manager, to support the overall goals of the department and organization. Be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements in project management and trafficking. Denver Zoo retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.
- Acts as a good steward of DZCA’s resources.
- The nature of this position requires safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of Denver Zoo.
- This position will interact with managers at all levels and staff members across the organization, in addition to members of external organizations, vendors, and the public.
Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications
- 4-year degree in marketing, advertising, business, communications, journalism or related fields, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Requires minimum of 2-years’ experience in Project Management, Traffic Management or Marketing; experience working in a nonprofit is preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience, lived experience, and/or special skills.
- Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite are required. Proficiency in WordPress, Tessitura/T-New, Word Fly, and Basecamp is a plus.
- Requires organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks. Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task and changing environment, and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Requires the ability to embrace, support, and integrate Denver Zoo’s philosophies to promote and demonstrate its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.
Position Conditions
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
- Schedule Availability: Variable schedule based on needs of the team. On rare occasions, may be required to work evenings and/or a weekend day
- Work Location: On campus
Compensation
Rate for this position is $30 (hourly).
Benefits
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave.
Application Process and Timelines
Resumes / Completed applications must be submitted by October 16, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to this date.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply for this role.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
