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GROUNDSPARK SEEKS: Email Marketing and Social Media Consultant

GroundSpark is seeking a part-time Email and Social Marketing Consultant on an on-call, ongoing basis.

Position Summary

The Email Marketing Consultant will be responsible for taking email campaigns from planning to completion, working on list management, content editing and proofreading, HTML editing using Dreamweaver, and email sending using Vertical Response’s online management system (with possibility of changing provider).

Position Responsibilities

  • Take text, images, and other content and create HTML emails in Dreamweaver
  • Manage existing HTML templates and repurpose for future email campaigns
  • Manage email lists and adapt lists in a number of formats, primarily .xls and .csv
  • Clean email lists of duplicates; ensure integrity of lists
  • Improve functionality and Facebook and other GroundSpark social network sites – use of tabs, group/page, causes, links with Twitter, etc.
  • Keep accurate records and files on GroundSpark file server.

Required Qualifications

  • Familiarity with email marketing, list management and best practices for bulk email
  • Proficiency with HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Excel
  • Some familiarity with CSS, ability to edit inline CSS in Dreamweaver
  • Excellent written communication skills; some experience proofreading or copyediting
  • Highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Desire to engage in grassroots activism to combat bias around gender, LGBT, and other bias issue
  • In-depth experience with social media platforms
  • Schedule flexibility to be able to respond to quick turnaround requests as well as pre-scheduled events

Compensation and Time Commitment

This is an on-call consultant role. Hours will fluctuate depending on marketing activity and time of year. Compensation is competitive for required skills and experience.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and compensation requirements to jobs@groundspark.org and include “Email Marketing Consultant” in the subject line.

Please let us know why GroundSpark and this position resonate with your career goals.

Please do not call our office about this position. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled.

GROUNDSPARK SEEKS: Operations Coordinator

GroundSpark is seeking a part-time Operations Coordinator/Administrative Support person.

Position Summary

GroundSpark is seeking an experienced professional to provide top-notch administrative and customer service to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our small office and business operation. This position will also provide direct administrative support to the President and Senior Producer.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide general assistance for scheduling, project coordination, and administrative support to the President of the company and our team of project consultants.
  • Provide support to our bookkeeper, including generating and tracking invoices, collections, preparing bank deposits, and filing.
  • Interface with customers providing them with excellent support with ordering films and curriculum guides.
  • Interface with our distributor to ensure a smooth flow of sales.
  • Interface with vendors.
  • Process donations and generate thank you letters for donors.
  • Assist with document generation, including letters of intent, grant proposals, grant reports and other communications to foundation program officers.
  • Organize and maintain office files.
  • Handle all shipping and mail.
  • Keep current on database data entry in fairly complex relational Filemaker database.
  • Maintain inventory of print and DVD materials.
  • Assist with in-person, email, and phone reception
  • Help to maintain office organization and cleanliness
  • Run errands, and provide assistance on projects as requested.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years well-rounded office experience, ideally in a non-profit or social change organization.
  • Proficiency with Filemaker Pro or other relational database program, Excel, Microsoft Word.
  • Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, HTML or Dreamweaver, social media platforms is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to take initiative and follow-through with tasks;
  • Systematic, with excellent organizational and time-management skills;
  • Ability to respond to multiple demands, multi-task and prioritize;
  • Detail-oriented and conscientious and highly organized;
  • Attentive, with good listening skills; ability to communicate clearly with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Good-natured, mature, patient, good sense of humor.
  • Comfort with working in a small physical office.
  • Ability and comfort working independently; frequently being the only person in the office.
  • Demonstrated commitment and excitement about progressive social justice issues; strong sensitivity and understanding of LGBT issues.

Compensation and Time Commitment:

This is a part-time hourly position. Hours may fluctuate between 20-24 per week. Possibility for more hours in the future. Start date as soon as possible. Compensation is competitive for required skills and experience.

Please note: the Operations Coordinator position is NOT a stepping stone to a filmmaking role at GroundSpark. We really are looking for someone who will be very happy providing administrative support and juggling multiple office coordination needs.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and compensation requirements to jobs@groundspark.org and include “Operations Coordinator” in the subject line.

Please let us know why GroundSpark and this position resonate with your career goals.

Please do not call our office about this position. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the position is filled.

About GroundSpark

GroundSpark creates visionary films and dynamic educational campaigns that move individuals and communities to take action for a more just world. Our work currently centers on expanding the distribution of our award-winning documentary films and curriculum guides.

Our cornerstone program, The Respect For All Project, supports the work of individuals and communities to develop inclusive, bias-free school climates by providing media tools, support and training to youth, educators and community leaders.

GroundSpark is an equal-opportunity employer with a full non-discrimination hiring policy. Based in San Francisco, we are located in The Hub, a dynamic new work environment at 5th and Mission streets that supports entrepreneurial businesses working for social change.  The office is easily accessible by BART and Muni public transportation lines.

 
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