Type: Full-time, Remote
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $34 hourly with annualized salary at $70,720
Deadline: 10/6/2024
Company Description
This position will be hosted at The Ember Alliance, with 75% of work occurring for the NCFC and 25% of work occurring for TEA. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews targeted for mid-October. Please supply your resume, a cover letter, and 3 references. For full consideration, please apply by COB on Oct 6th.
About the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative (NCFC)
The Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative’s mission is to create resilient landscapes by facilitating an increase in the pace and scale of not only mechanical fuel reduction methods but also prescribed fires and strategically managed wildland fires across jurisdictional boundaries. The NCFC is not an entity, but rather a collaboration between federal, state, local, and nonprofit partners. Learn more about the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative at https://nocofireshed.org.
About The Ember Alliance (TEA)
The Ember Alliance is a national organization of wildland fire practitioners, researchers, analysts and instructors. The mission of The Ember Alliance is to restore the relationship between communities and fire on the landscape. Our Resilient Communities and Ecosystems Department is dedicated to supporting fire-adapted ecosystems and communities on a landscape scale to improve ecosystem function and health and to increase wildfire resilience. The Fire Management Department supports community-centric solutions to build a diverse and inclusive workforce to increase the pace and scale of good fire. Learn more at https://emberalliance.org
The Ember Alliance is a just and transparent workplace that strives for clear and kind communication. We are committed to centering fire practitioners from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including those who have not worked in fire before. We are dedicated to a workplace that recognizes the inherent value of our employees, that supports work / life balance, and that supports growth.
Job Description
We are hiring an experienced communications and marketing staff person to assist us in growing and meeting our mission needs through creative storytelling and on-the-ground outreach. This job will be hosted by The Ember Alliance (TEA), a nonprofit organization and member of the Fireshed that also hosts the NCFC coordinator. This position reports to the NCFC Coordinator. Position is a 40 hour/week, full-time position, with 75% (30 hours/week) working on NCFC communications and duties and 25% (10 hours/week) on communications for The Ember Alliance.
Essential Job Functions for NCFC work
Lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies, and support community engagement activities using creative and engaging storytelling
Co-lead the Fireshed’s Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Committee
In partnership with community-connected partners, help to coordinate and lead in-person and virtual outreach events throughout the Fireshed boundary
Develop and manage comprehensive marketing calendars
Manage Fireshed social media & monthly e-newsletter
Lead content development, design, and management of the Fireshed website
Collaborate with Fireshed Coordinator and members to develop marketing materials
Media relations – develop relationships with journalists and pitch stories; act as a Fireshed spokesperson when needed
Use photography and videography to share and promote Fireshed members’ work on the ground
NCFC Job Details - Main functions are Community Engagement & Outreach and Marketing and Communications
Community Engagement & Outreach
Co-lead the Fireshed’s Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Committee
Assist Fireshed Coordinator and Fireshed members in organizing and promoting community engagement/outreach events to help ensure targeted attendance and participation
Attend and /or support partner outreach and events across the Fireshed
Represent the Fireshed at events; identify new opportunities for the Fireshed to promote its mission at outreach events within the Fireshed boundaries
Track and update Fireshed outreach materials (booth, flyers, brochure, etc.)
Track metrics for outreach and engagement
Media relations to share Fireshed updates/successes
Assist, when needed and as available, with outreach strategies of the many coalitions and organizations working to build awareness and increase community readiness across the Fireshed.
Marketing & Communications
Work with staff and CEO Committee to develop key messaging for NCFC and for key program areas
Develop marketing plan that helps Fireshed achieve its strategic goals
Lead writing, designing, and editing content for the Fireshed website and email marketing efforts, including a monthly newsletter
Manage and design/edit print materials (brochure, annual report, flyers)
Drive strategy to increase daily engagement on Fireshed social media (X, Facebook & Instagram)
Maintain communications editorial calendar for web, email and social media
Monitor, report and present on online engagement analytics (web, email, social media) to optimize content and messaging
TEA Job Details
25% of this job will be to support communications for The Ember Alliance. This is to extend the funding for the communications position and create a matching funds opportunity. The NCFC coordinator will ensure this split position is maintained with good boundaries and expectations. The job duties will be similar and require the same skill set as the NCFC work. This position will be the program lead and delegate tasks to the existing marketing team of other TEA staff:
Establish a Strong Foundation: A dedicated professional would help create an initial framework for our communications strategy, ensuring all future efforts are built on solid ground.
Enhance Coordination: Placing the communication professional at TEA will help to unify efforts among existing team members, ensuring consistent messaging and strategic alignment across all communications.
Direct the writing, designing, and editing of content for TEA's website and email marketing efforts, including a monthly newsletter
Manage and/or design/edit print materials (brochure, annual report, flyers)
Monitor, report and present on online engagement analytics (web, email, social media) to optimize content and messaging
