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Marketing and Communications Specialist

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) is the community foundation serving the Bay Area since 1948, granting more than $800 million over the past ten years. Through the generosity and vision of our family of donors, TSFF awarded grants totaling more than $86 million in fiscal year 2013. TSFF brings together donors and builds on community assets through grant making, leveraging, public policy, advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development in the areas of community health, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and education. www.sff.org
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Communications
POSITION SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Marketing and Communications Specialist is integral to TSFF's Marketing and Strategic Communications plan. The Marketing and Communications Specialist is responsible for managing key TSFF events as well as ensuring alignment of all TSFF events with overall strategic goals. S/he is also responsible for managing online communications and planning and developing social media content in collaboration with other Marketing and Communications staff.
  1. 1. Managing Key TSFF events (35% of time)
  • Manages the Community Leadership Awards program, and
other key TSFF events, including the nomination process,
event planning and execution, publicity, photography, videography and outreach.
  • Oversees all vendor relationships, including contracts, budgets,
deliverables, schedules, etc.
  • Serves as main internal point of contact for process and event.
  1. 2. Aligning all TSFF events with strategic goals (25%)
  • Develops and manages plans for smaller TSFF events with a
variety of audiences, e.g. donors, advisors, Trustees, grantees,
etc., in collaboration with department staff.
  • Manages and supports event execution teams.
    • Tracks event budgets and oversees work of outside vendors for photography, videography etc.
    • Provides support in developing and executing internal communications projects, presentations and meetings.
  1. 3. Managing Online Communications (25% of time)
  • Manages[[http:sff.org|sff.org]] with the Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer, including management of content management system, daily updates and strategic content development.
  • In collaboration with Marketing and Communications staff, collects and reviews analytics to measure impact of departments' work and opportunities to revise and improve communication efforts. Also researches what the non-profit field is doing in online giving and grant proposals, etc.
  • Collaborates with IT and other Marketing and Communications staff to work with programmers and facilitate changes on all web portals, including[[http:sff.org|sff.org]].
  1. 4. Plans and Develops Social Media Content with Marketing and Communications Staff (15% of time)
  • Manages social media sites, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and LinkedIn, and develops video and photo content that supports social media communications efforts.
  • In collaboration with the Public Affairs and Communications Specialist, develops and executes a content calendar for external communications.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of experience in marketing and communications roles, including management of events and strategic communication projects. Bachelor's degree in related field. Community knowledge and passion a plus.
TECHNICAL ABILITY AND SKILLS
Interpersonal and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a poised, confident and professional style. Ability to work under pressure, adapt easily to changing situations and priorities and to meet multiple deadlines and goals.
Technical and Analytical: Event planning and production experience. Writer with excellent grammatical and proofreading skills. Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft applications. Skilled in WordPress (and/or other content management systems) and social media channels. Background in marketing and communications to donor audiences preferred.
Administration and Operations: Self-starter with a commitment to outstanding customer service. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through and an ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a very competitive benefits package.

How to apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 19, 2013
TO APPLY: Send Resume with cover letter to resumes@sff.org or Mail to: Human Resources, The San Francisco Foundation, One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94111
The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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