Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

103037BR

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Asst Director

Job Description

This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the marketing and communications efforts for The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), a global organization driving sustainability in the consumer goods industry. As the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, you'll spearhead strategic campaigns, manage high-profile events, and oversee membership growth initiatives. You'll work closely with major retailers, brands, and manufacturers to showcase the value of TSC's tools and programs, including THESIS (The Sustainability Insight System).

As the Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, you'll develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies that align with TSC's mission and goals. Key responsibilities include managing TSC's brand across all channels, leading virtual and in-person events such as the TSC Summit, and creating targeted campaigns to drive membership growth and highlight the benefits of the THESIS program.

Working in collaboration with the Director of Development and other team members, you will be the main point of contact for marketing and communications initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders to connect TSC's sustainability science to business practices and drive positive impact at scale.

TSC is a consortium of companies, NGOs, and universities that supports the consumer goods industry in delivering more sustainable products. Through TSC's tools and programs, including THESIS, the organization helps companies identify, prioritize, and address sustainability impacts in their supply chains. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, family-friendly, entrepreneurial organization where flexibility is valued, and all voices are heard.

Job Family

Generic

Department Name

The Sustainability Consortium

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$52,120 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

09-August-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

Strategic Marketing and Communications (30%)

• Lead overall marketing and communications strategy
• Oversee brand management across all channels
• Develop and implement creative campaigns
• Manage media relations and reporter requests

Event Management (20%)

• Lead TSC-led events (in-person and virtual), including TSC Summit and Sustainability Leadership Institute Retreat
• Coordinate partner-led events and conference strategies

Membership and THESIS Marketing (20%)

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for membership growth
• Create campaigns to highlight member benefits and THESIS program value
• Collaborate with the Development team on membership retention initiatives
• Oversee production of membership materials and THESIS program collateral

Team Leadership (15%)

• Supervise marketing and communications team
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities

Stakeholder Relations (10%)

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent TSC on university committees and in the community

Development Support (5%)

• Create high-level reports and materials for board meetings and donors
• Support communication strategies for stakeholders and potential funders

This role will work closely with the Director of Development to ensure alignment with overall organizational goals, membership strategies, and THESIS program objectives. Regular check-ins and collaborative planning sessions will be part of the workflow to maintain cohesive marketing efforts across all areas of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field; Master's preferred
• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications, including team management
• Effective strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with event planning and execution

Working Environment

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer;
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs:

Flexible work options:

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

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Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.