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About Community Housing Development Corporation

We strive to create vibrant communities by providing housing and supportive services. We aim to create a foundation for low to moderate-income individuals, families, and seniors to thrive. Our goal is to promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life within the communities we serve. CHDC is committed to building a staff that is rich in cultural, social, and experiential diversity.

Joint Program & DCAP Background

In 2015, CHDC expanded our services to help assist with low-income families in accessing transportation services through our innovative Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) in partnership with California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The two programs offer financial assistance statewide in purchasing clean electric vehicles. Our advanced projections show that our organization will serve over 12,000 low-income families within the next 36 months in receiving financial assistance and/or grants that will assist them in purchasing a clean electric vehicle.

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Joint EV Program, the Community Engagement Manager will lead the statewide outreach efforts for the joint program in partnership with key partners. S/he/they will be responsible for building strong long-term relationships with communities that have not historically benefited from incentive programs throughout the State of California. In addition, the Community Engagement Manager will work closely with our existing outreach networks to amplify our efforts to expand our programing across the State of California.

Responsibilities

· Build off the existing strategies CHDC has established to further develop and implement effective statewide outreach strategies to reach priority populations.

· Oversee statewide outreach coordination supporting the joint program and across key partners.

· Work as the lead representative for the joint program and manage the programs participation records.

· Recruit, onboard, and support a network of community-based organizations leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Negotiate and manage contracts with outreach partners who are leading on-the-ground outreach efforts.

· Support their supervisor with managing Outreach Department budget in partnership with DCAP leadership and CHDC Accounting Department.

· Manage a team of outreach coordinators and develop clear deliverables in partnership with the DCAP leadership team to support team accountability.

· Facilitate regularly recurring meetings with outreach partners to support peer learning and broader collaboration.

· Actively lead community outreach activities and attend outreach events led by other partnerships.

· Provide feedback and input on developing culturally relevant collateral promoting the joint program.

· Represent CHDC at relevant conferences and outreach events.

· Support the broader DCAP team by partnering with internal leaders as needed and as a member of the DCAP leadership team.

· Periodic travel to different locations in California to support outreach and relationship building with partners, leaders, and residents.

· Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in related field or comparable work experience minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field of work.

· 2 years of supervision experience “preferably a mid-size team”.

· Budgetary experience and contract management experience.

· Proven track record of building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partner organizations.

· Ability to manage a diverse team of experts overseeing several projects simultaneously on time and within budget with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

· Strong social skills and experience in community building.

· Motivates staff and volunteers to improve performance and further the mission of the organization.

· Strong Microsoft suites experience.

· Possess a high degree of organization, ability to solve problems independently, and work with others in a congenial and collaborative manner.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including experience with public speaking and facilitating meetings and training.

· Ability to work flexible hours, and a willingness to travel as needed.

· A background clearance is required.

· Proof of full vaccination is required from Covid-19.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move throughout the office, access files, and meet with community stakeholders.
• Requires the mental acuity to perform the essential functions as outlined in an accurate and timely fashion.

How to apply:

Please send application to Rhuntley@communityhdc.org

Benefits:

Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 403 (B) Plan.

Community Housing Development Corporation

Sr. PR Manager

W2 Contract to Hire

Onsite, Santa Clara CA

$50-60/hr

Our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We’re united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, space exploration, medicine, computational finance, and automotive design. And we’ve only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard­‐working, and creative people to help us seek some of these outstanding opportunities.

We are now looking for a Senior PR Manager for our Consumer Business. In this role, you will streamline and own media campaigns and work closely with our Marketing and Sales teams to build and deploy messaging, assets, tools and experiences for the gaming community.

This role would suit a passionate PR Manager or Influencer Manager looking for fresh challenges or a move in-house to a highly-respected technology brand. We are looking for someone multifaceted, who thrives while working on multiple projects, with a desire to lead to come join us!

What you’ll be doing

· Working with the North American and Global PR teams and the PR Director in producing modern communication campaigns

· Handle relationships with North American teams of OEMs, AIC partners, Publishers and other partners

· Building, briefing, distributing and supervising high quality content to internal teams and Press and Influencers that drive campaign performance

· Lead product launches and review programs

· Expand awareness into mainstream and specialist media. Consolidate among gamers and ensure continued communications growth

· Producing and assisting with detailed coverage reports for Media activations

· Staying on top of the latest tech, creator, gaming, and community trends

· Support event coordination

What we need to see

· Proven PR experience within the tech industry. Gaming experience is a plus

· Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills in English

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact reliably with people at all levels, across different geographical territories

· Strategic problem solver with capacity to implement and deliver compelling results, on time

· Excellent leadership skills & desire to be a flexible teammate

· Superb media contacts in North America

TCWGlobal (formerly TargetCW)

Director, Brand Communication / Writing

Siegel+Gale is a global brand strategy, design and experience firm. Using facts, intuition and creativity, we blend science with art, unlocking the power of simplicity to help organizations realize their full potential.

Vision

In every one of our offices, you’ll find the simple secrets to our success: People who have found their purpose. Teams that are encouraged to work with one another. All sorts of thinkers, dreamers and builders who are naturally both creative and strategic. At Siegel+Gale, you’ll have an endless supply of new experiences as you do work that resonates with people all over the world—and you’ll do it in an environment that helps you grow.

Brand Communication team

The Brand Communication team uses the power of language to help clients express new ideas, simplify complex topics and communicate in clear, effective and meaningful ways. We’re a team of writers, developing brand voice, messaging and content strategies for our clients. We also create written content across channels for them, including content for digital products and brand campaigns.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a phenomenal writer. You love language. You loathe jargon. You believe structure and tone can change the world, or at least someone’s mind. You can say the same thing 20 different ways but keep going until you find the best way. You’re just as comfortable presenting ideas to clients as you are mentoring up-and-coming writers. You are smart, nice and unstoppable.

As a Director, Brand Communication / Writing, at Siegel+Gale, you will:

• Manage content aspect of client relationships and provide senior oversight and presence at client interactions
• Have responsibility for the quality and profitability of content aspects of client deliverables
• Create a clear roadmap across projects to extend engagements and relationships
• Inspire improvement, efficiency and effectiveness across your teams
• Apply industry trends to current client issues
• Manage direct reports and oversee their career development
• Recruit and assign work to freelancers
• Direct and develop larger internal teams across multiple projects
• Maintain consistent client contact to build long-term relationships and identify opportunities to grow business
• Guide client presentations and pitches, and direct internal client teams
• Establish influential relationships with clients’ communication teams
• Act as an expert and thought leader in new business efforts
• Guide aspects of new business proposals, defining approach, pricing and scopes of work
• Facilitate group ideation sessions
• Ensure high-quality writing across multiple project teams

You’re a great fit for this position if you have:

• A strong desire to create and contribute to a welcoming environment
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Exceptional all-around content strategy and writing / copywriting skills
• Working knowledge of most major branding topics (strategy, research, design, etc.)
• Expertise in multiple industries

Annual salary range: $150,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience.

Siegel+Gale continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Siegel+Gale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.

Please apply online at https://www.siegelgale.com/jobs

Siegel+Gale

Position Summary

The Director, Public Relations develops, manages, and implements strategic communications efforts that support WSPA’s ability to “win” public policy matters at the state, regional and local levels. The Director provides best-in-class talents, ideas and insights utilizing tactics across all communication channels and leveraging all communication opportunities, while working cooperatively with WSPA staff to protect and promote the reputation of the petroleum industry in the West.

Essential Functions

• Ability to develop written documents critical to associations strategic communication efforts, often distilling highly technical information into both educational and advocacy formats.
• Developing, managing, and implementing WSPA strategic communications efforts; including earned media (proactive and reactive), social media, events, coalition development, collateral materials development, digital content creation and other communications and outreach tactics.
• Bringing new ideas, creative approaches, and best-in-practice program proposals to WSPA leadership and members for consideration.
• Serving as communications strategist, consulting with, and managing cross-staff teams to develop strategies, key messages and vehicles for communication to support association objectives.
• Develops on-brand and on-message collateral materials and content.
• Leads WSPA digital/social efforts, including organic and paid efforts supporting advocacy, policy and brand initiatives, and assess and reports on program effectiveness.
• Working with colleagues, this role will lead the development and implementation of WSPA internal and member events, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Supports SEFF Foundation, Associate, and member events.
• Identifying, securing, and facilitating public speaking opportunities for WSPA leadership and staff. Prepares presentations, speeches, testimony, and other materials to ensure effective message delivery.
• Helping select and manage the efforts, budgets, and deliverables of WSPA communications consultants and firms.
• Assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of WSPA communication projects and managing WSPA consultants and consulting firms, including tracking, reporting status, project budgets and measurement tactics.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience, Master’s degree preferred
• 15 years’ experience in developing and managing best-in-class public relations, public affairs, and other communication programs preferred.
• Experience in writing
• A track record of creativity, teamwork, leadership and managing effective programs.
• A history of activity and leadership in community events and organizations is desired.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Political Knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project Management Experience
• Strategic Thinking and Effective Decision Making
• Creativity
• Agility
• Team Player
• Results-Driven
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Positive and Optimistic
• Financial Management

Working Conditions

The job may require regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for all of its employees. It is WSPA’s long-standing policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, military service, citizenship of individuals legally authorized to work in the United States, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Western States Petroleum Association

MISSION

Our mission is to empower low-income, first generation college students to graduate and obtain a job that aligns with their career goals.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We support our scholars through four key programs:

• Scholarships: Each student receives a scholarship of $3,000/year for each of the four years enrolled in a four-year college/university.
• One-to-One Mentoring: We carefully match each scholar with one caring adult who provides support, counsel, networking, and positive role modeling to help each student complete college.
• College and Career Success Trainings: We provide all students with targeted, in-depth training events to give them the tools for college completion and career readiness.
• Summer Internships: We provide internship application support for our scholars, ideally for summer internship placements.

The Peninsula College Fund (PCF) is seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Director of Development and Communications. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Development and Communications (Director) will spearhead development efforts as PCF continues to grow. As the principal contact for members of PCF’s donor community, the Director must be adept at stewarding relationships with existing donors, and be able to cultivate support from prospects, including individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have major gift experience across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and will have a demonstrated track record of raising $2-5 million annually. The Director of Development and Communications currently has two direct reports: Development and Marketing Lead and Development Coordinator.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We will review resumes on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• We will conduct phone or Zoom screening, and in-person interviews at our Milpitas office.
• Candidates will be asked to complete a performance assessment.
• We would like to have the Development Director start by January 1, 2024.

How to Apply

Great communication skills are key to this leadership role. Please prepare a thoughtful cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please address the following:

1. Your belief in PCF’s mission
2. Why you believe you are qualified for this position
3. In what areas in the “Essential Job Functions” section might you need some support?
4. Where you learned of this opportunity

No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for forecasting and achieving PCF’s revenue

objectives by developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that achieves near-term goals

while also establishing and pursuing strategic goals. PCF’s current annual operating budget is

$3.2 million.

Strategic

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and participate in Board meetings (reporting and advising) with shared responsibility for achieving the organization’s vision and goals.
• Develop, diversify, and implement the strategic fundraising direction of the organization to increase financial support in line with PCF’s overall strategy and goals.
• Combine high-level strategy with hands-on implementation and foster relationships to support PCF’s sustainability and strategic growth.
• Supervise a development staff of one full-time, and two part-time staff members. The Development team collaborates across departments and teams to further PCF’s vision and mission.
• Works closely with finance team to reconcile systems and prepare financial reports for executive director and Board review.
• Work closely with communications staff to build a communications strategy (including social media, newsletters and promotional materials) towards raising PCF’s profile amongst funders and donors.

Individual Donors

• Actively manage a portfolio of 150-200 relationships, including prospecting, preparing staff for funder meetings, stewarding current relationships and following development best practices.
• Annually create and implement a fundraising plan, with a goal of developing effective methods and strategies to increase PCF’s overall fundraising effectiveness over time.
• Support the involvement of PCF’s Board as active partners in the fundraising process, and provide leadership for the Board’s Development Committee.
• Create effective donor and prospect communication strategy, calendar, and content.
• Working closely with the PCF Event Lead, managing VIP ticket purchases and seating at PCF events.
• Cultivate relationships with, solicit, and steward Scholarship Circle Donors.
• Coordinate and host donor visits at PCF events.
• Oversee the planning and execution of major fundraising events as determined in collaboration with the ED and Board members to ensure that event goals are clearly defined and achieved.
• Ensure that contributions and donor data are properly maintained in PCF’s donor database, including monthly reconciliation of contributions with PCF’s Accountant.
• Ensure that gifts are acknowledged and documented in a prompt and appropriate manner, and regularly report to the Executive Director on progress toward fundraising goals.
• Research and identify new prospects in coordination with the Executive Director, PCF board members, and the development committee.
• Develop a strategy to increase the number of new four-year pledges.

Institutional Funders (Foundation and Corporate)

• Research, write, submit, and document effective letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and corresponding grant reports.
• Maintain and manage a detailed calendar of preparation and deadline submission dates for foundation grants and reports and other gift prospects.
• Lead and partner with the Executive Director and volunteers or vendors as appropriate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of foundation, government, and corporate donors.

Administration

• Ensure effective data tracking (current systems in use at PCF are Live Impact, Greater Giving, Benevity.) Oversee the evaluation of systems to support development and inform data-driven planning.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of contributions and donor records with PCF’s Accountant to ensure that grants and gifts are properly coded and in agreement with the general ledger.
• Ensure accurate donor recognition and acknowledgment in print and online.
• Ensure that high quality supplemental grant materials, such as thank you letters from scholarship recipients, letters of support, etc. are current.
• Ensure that development-related areas of PCF’s website and social media platforms are current, accurate, and well written.
• Participate as may be requested or required when “all hands-on deck” are needed to support PCF events, including the Awards Ceremony, the College and Career Leadership Conference, and other all-organization events.
• Lead and manage the development and fundraising function of IGP, including hiring, supervising, coaching and developing the staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Values

• Passion for educational opportunity and equity
• Desire to empower others through service

Required Qualifications

• Deep appreciation of PCF’s mission and values
• Energetic and innovative
• Ability to work in a resource-constrained environment
• 3-5 years of experience as a Development Director with deep knowledge of and experience in increasing organizational capacity
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with high capacity donors; very comfortable making the ask
• Direct experience with individual giving programs, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship
• Excellent verbal, written, and public presentation skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Understands how digital tools and platforms function, and also understands how they support organization, productivity, collaboration, and efficiency
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software. PCF currently uses Live Impact
• Experience in planning and producing effective donor-related events, such as house parties, donor appreciation events, etc.
• Facility in developing, managing, and interpreting budgets and development-related financial, analytical, and other data-driven reports
• Experience in serving as a key external representative, and ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with a variety of groups and individuals, including individual donors, foundation officers, scholars, corporate representatives, partner high school representatives, partner college representatives, etc.
• Experience with philanthropy in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
• Strong organizational, leadership and team-building skills with ability to promote productivity and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of marketing and communications
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multicultural context, and experience working with low-income communities and communities of color

WORK ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS

Work Environment

• We have a hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• We believe in an inclusive work environment that fosters individual growth and team empowerment.
• While we take our work very seriously, we also like to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We have a sunshine committee that plans fun events (that usually involve food!) for staff.
• Standard office environment. Some travel to various venues for events and for meeting with donors. Availability for non-traditional hours including weeknights and weekends on a limited basis required.

Work Location

This position is hybrid, with the expectation that the Development Team works from our Milpitas office one day a week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary & Compensation

• Salary: $125,000 – $140,000 annually
• We offer a generous benefits package:

1. Leave: 10 days of vacation,12 paid holidays, 8 paid sick days and a flexible work schedule when needed.
2. Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits: We currently pay 100% of all premiums for eligible employees.
3. 403(b) Retirement Plan.

• This is a full-time, 40 hr./week, exempt position.
• All PCF staff members have access to a professional development stipend

The Peninsula College Fund

Summary

The Store Support and Communications Manager enables the efficient operation of our fleet of stores by managing and or supporting multiple distinct elements of store support, including store communications and interdepartmental communication. Facilitating communication with internal business partners, monitoring, and intervening as needed with new initiatives and established and ongoing processes. (This is not a district manager or store manager position)

Responsibilities/ Duties

• Partner Cross Functionally with other corporate-based departments to develop communication store needs.
• Schedule and lead interdepartmental meetings to improve communication internally within the corporation to protect the stores from unrealistic workloads.
• Participate in setting new procedures and processes within Store Communication.
• Review communication to stores for accuracy and efficacy.
• Manage the documentation of workflows, policies, and procedures for reference manuals, guides, policies, and procedures.
• Consult with IT, Transportation, Inventory Management, Logistics, Enterprise Learning, Risk Management, and Legal
• Analyze existing reports and other relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and update obsolete or redundant activities within the department.
• Support Operations Management staff in project activities, including prioritizing, developing schedules, identifying resources, preparing plans, and resolving issues.
• Ensure all actions required to support the stores’ operational needs are performed accurately and promptly.
• Align individuals’ responsibilities with their strengths and affinities where possible.
• Coordinate/prioritize projects within the team and (as needed) across the organization.
• Create and maintain a culture of Win as Team
• Lead process improvement and systems integration projects that will improve business operations.
• Assume positive intent- be professional, positive and engaged at all times.
• Abide to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
• Ensure compliance with internal controls as applicable to your function within the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Required Experience/ Skills/Knowledge:

• 5+ years of professional experience in operations
• Must have retail operation experience
• Must have Worked in a corporate environment
• Experience using analytical, sales, and productivity tools.
• Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Customer service, retail, or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively with many different teams within the company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in composing concise, accurate, and appropriately targeted responses.
• Flexibility to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Solid PC (Microsoft Office) and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Elevated level of customer service and relationship management, with excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience/ Skills/Knowledge:

• Communications degree
• Microsoft Office Suite- extensive Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and assessment skills
• Experience leading in-person and remote teams.
• Experience with planning and organizing workstreams.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, amusement/ or other fields providing services to the public.

Competencies

Action Oriented, Adaptability, Active Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Delegation, Attention to Detail

**** Currently in the City of Commerce and moving to Tustin in a few months.

**** We are not seeking a store manager or a district manager. We are seeking an operations and communications manager from a corporate office*****

Salary: $95,000 – $100,000

99 Cents Only Stores

AC Transit is actively looking for a Program Specialist (Multimedia) in the Media Affairs Department. This position is responsible for multimedia projects, including: video production, photography, and department social media management.

Representative Functions:

• Implements, functions, and coordinates activities in support of a variety of multimedia, within the Media Affairs department.
• Designs and assists in the creation of multimedia campaigns that include photography, audio/video promotions, and print publications.
• Assists and independently coordinates or executes preproduction development activities, including storyboarding, script writing, location scouting, and scheduling, and identifying equipment and budget needs.
• Produces original, creative, professional quality visual media employing a range of production techniques and tools; utilizes industry standard image and audio editing, lighting, and post-production techniques to achieve high-quality results.
• Manages the department’s social media efforts to engage a wide range of audiences, increase viewership, and implement strategies for ongoing expansion; contributes to the development and production of social media content; actively identifies and suggests emerging opportunities in the social media landscape to enhance engagement and bolster the presence of Media Affairs.
• Establishes and maintains the record-keeping and archiving system; tracks and manages the library of project files, digital assets, and related equipment.
• Serves as a department liaison with internal partners collaborating to develop digital content for marketing and social media campaigns, the District website; contributes to the development of print marketing and communications materials; provides original content and/or assists in the creation of content provided to external news and media partners.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Three (3) years of recent, verifiable, support experience in video and audio production/recording and photography, broadcasting, multimedia journalism or a related field or two (2) years at a level equivalent to the District’s classification of Assistant Program Specialist.

Additional Information:

Knowledge of:

• Industry-standard design and page layout software including Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Express.
• Advanced technical aspects of shooting video, lighting, and photography using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) equipment.
• Color theory and image retouching and typography.
• Strong understanding of the pre-press and print production process.
• Advanced English competency, including grammar and punctuation, to support internal employee communications and related business writing, communicating with coworkers and vendors. Strong proficiency with video software for planning, editing, and scripting
• Social media performance and growth tactics.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively working with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ability to:

• Follow creative direction for design and production-ready lay-outs.
• Develop professional level, production-ready videos, photos, and design layouts.
• Brainstorming.
• Establish the look and feel of internal and external campaigns.
• Thrive in high-pressure situations with strict timelines; efficiently handle multiple projects concurrently; and take creative direction.
• Remain flexible through requested edits while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
• Build files for both print and digital applications.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Pipeline Posting

AC Transit

Who We Are:

Pleasures was founded in 2015 with the goal of introducing and educating their customer about art, music, and 90’s subcultures through clothing while also bringing unique retail and artistic experiences to the masses.

Based in Los Angeles, Pleasures is a graphically charged and inclusive unisex brand who hopes to represent a new global movement in streetwear.

Your New Role:

The Junior Production Designer role reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and provides support for various stakeholders including the co-founders, Senior Graphic Designer, Visual Art Director, Senior Cut and Sew Design Director, and assists in special projects as assigned.

Your Role Responsibilities:

Graphic Design

• Create graphics and designs that align with our brand identity.
• Design marketing materials including banners, flyers, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Design and assist in the creation of headwear and accessories.
• Graphic preparation for web store and clients. (Resizing, retouching, etc.)
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Production Management

• Generate and maintain accurate product documentation, including tech packs and design files.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate product quality.
• Create, submit, and track PO’s.
• Manage production schedules to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Tech Packing (Apparel and accessories)
• Desire to learn, a go-getter.
• Organized

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• InDesign experience.
• Figma experience.
• Knowledgeable about fashion and industry trends.
• Passionate about streetwear.
• Passionate about music.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $75,000 to $80,000 per year based on experience.

Work Location: In person

Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off

Experience level: 2 years

Physical setting: Office

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Bonus Pay

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

PLEASURES NOW

WORLD LEADER IN CONSERVATION:

The Catalina Island Conservancy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to be an exemplary steward of island resources through a balance of conservation, education, and recreation. We preserve and restore the environment on Catalina, promoting and modeling ecologically sustainable communities to create a healthier future for this island and our Earth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief of External Affairs, the Director of Communications is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of the Communications program at Catalina Island Conservancy. The position will be working in partnership with the Chief of External Affairs and the Leadership Team, and managing a Senior Manager of Communications, Senior Manager of Marketing, and a Digital Branding assistant. The position ensures that the Catalina Island Conservancy editorial strategies, messaging, and branding are understood and adhered to in all work produced by the organization.  The successful candidate will possess excellent persuasive writing and communication skills, superior project management acumen, and be a proactive builder of relationships.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

This position must have a superb ability to develop and implement consistent content and editorial strategies that meet and exceed goals across the organization, and has a passion for the mission of conservation, education, and recreation.  The Director regularly reports on progress toward set goals, along with analysis and results of projects based in the program. The Director must be a brilliant strategist and creative communications professional with at least 7-10 years of experience in internal and external communications. Believing that brand is embedded in people and the work they do together and the organizations that advance missions, the Director will be a results-oriented, change maker, integrated marketing, public relations, and communications leader, internal brand messaging, including executive messaging, and an agile problem solver. A successful candidate will possess experience with Crisis Communications, experience with environmental, conservation, climate, outdoor and recreation, travel journalism, and/or experiential learning. Preference for candidates with national and international experience in pitching stories and developing content. Experience in coaching and prepping staff for media interviews and on-camera appearances. Experience overseeing social media strategy and content creation is preferred.

This position partners closely with the Chief of External Affairs and the President & CEO of the organization. The successful candidate will be a proven manager of broad based and personalized communications in multiple platforms, including print, digital, and video. In managing the Communications and Marketing team, this role will lead and inspire the team to develop, execute, and measure successful communications program plans.  The role also includes the management, hiring and training of one senior manager (with possible future managers as well). Working closely with the Chief of External Affairs, the Communications Director monitors budgets, implements systems, procedures, and practices for the communications department. The Director of Communications supports fundraising success by crafting persuasive and accurate communications, especially formatting of proposals and sponsorship materials to individual and corporate donors, along with case statements for support and other donor collateral materials.  The role provides leadership for the team and the organization overall, with communications aimed at a broad external audience base.  

The Director of Communications also supports and executes the vision of the President & CEO by supporting the articulation of thought and position papers, speeches, and articles, along with executing against branding, marketing, and media platform objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a strategic communication plan.
• Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to vision for organization wide communications.
• Serve as a project manager (traffic control) responsible for coordinating and managing the development of all communications pieces in print or digital.
• Develop custom gift proposals, templates, and suite of collateral materials for major gift and campaign program.
• Maintain close effective relationships with all departments, working across program, conservation, education, recreation and operational staff, to ensure that the Conservancy’s mission is clearly articulated.
• Assist in and help to oversee all content for website and assist in the design, development and dissemination of print and web materials.
• Work with Communications and Development teams to develop donor impact stories for reports, publications, website and videos.
• Provide a rigorous, systematic review of and analysis of all communications activities to find ways to do things more efficiently and effectively.
• Oversee all brand development and management; marketing and media, and copywriting, editing, content creation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·      Strategic communications

·      Brand development

·      Internal and executive communications 

·      Public communications

·      Public relations and positioning

·      Brand management and awareness

·      Crisis communications

·      Marketing

·      Copywriting

·      Content creation

·      Publications and collateral development

·      Audience research

·      Website

·      Campaign development

DEMANDS:

·      This role is considered hybrid remote; based out of the Long Beach office, with two days expected in office weekly and frequent travel to Catalina Island.

·      The work locations have moderate noise levels and is a non-smoking environment.

·      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the authority of the job duties are performed in an office environment; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Catalina Island Conservancy

Influencer Marketing Manager (Auto & Off-Road Industry Experience Preferred)

The Brand Amp, a leading PR and Marketing agency now has an opening in for a manager level influencer marketing executive in our Costa Mesa office. Candidates with significant automotive &/or off-road vehicle experience are preferred, but savvy and experienced marketers should also apply. The Brand Amp is looking for a full-time Influencer Marketing Manager, especially those with a passion for the auto, off-road, hunting or overlanding categories. Once hired, the executive will also play a broader creative role within the agency’s multi-faceted business. The influencer marketing efforts will include working with truck, tire, overland and off-road athletes and influencers, as well as mainstream social-media influencers and celebrities with an interest in various verticals.

The Influencer Marketing Manager is a client-facing position that is responsible for working within a team structure to develop strategy, managing programs, procuring influencers, and providing ongoing counsel. This position will manage accounts and influencer team support staff, working very closely with the internal PR, social media, event & content teams. The ideal candidate must have a strong ability to multi-task and independently problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, while meeting tight deadlines.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop influencer marketing strategies & programs for key clients
• Demonstrate a high level of savvy and thoughtfulness with clients
• Establish goals and objectives, along with key success metrics for each program
• Identify authentic target influencer profiles in key categories & deliverables to drive client success
• Effectively evaluate and communicate an influencer’s potential fit with a brand
• Lead research efforts to identify authentic influencer candidates
• Oversee outreach, thoughtful negotiation, and procurement of influencers
• Management of all influencer deliverables
• Development of weekly and monthly reporting
• Identify influencer opportunities to be leveraged with other business units
• Understanding & enforcement of proper FTC disclosures
• Stay on top of industry trends & PR/social media advancements

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Agency Experience: 5+ years of influencer marketing experience at a PR or social media marketing agency
• Strategy Development: Proven success in developing impactful influencer programs & reporting success
• Influencer Outreach: Significant experience identifying, contracting, securing & managing macro, mid-tier and micro influencers for consumer-facing national brands to leverage across branded video content and social platforms
• Trends: Possess a forward-looking understanding of current/upcoming trends, pop culture nuances, and emerging social conversations to inform the development of culturally relevant talent and influencer marketing campaigns within the off-road and automotive spaces
• Social Media: Robust understanding of social media platforms & analytics
• Writing & Communication: Must have strong written & verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively both externally with clients & internally with peers
• Self-Starter: Ability to stay one step ahead of the client while thriving independently in a fast-paced & deadline-driven environment
• Creativity: Imagination to brainstorm new creative approaches to influence and ideate new strategies to meet the changing needs of the marketplace in order to help clients reach their target audience
• Organization: Ability to handle multiple campaigns for several clients simultaneously, while maintaining quality of work as part of a fast-paced, integrated team

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sit for prolonged periods
• Bend, squat and kneel as required
• View a computer screen for prolonged periods
• Use computer keyboard, mouse and related equipment
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

WHY TBA?

We have a diverse client roster of dynamic brands, great products, and even better stories. You can focus on one, or work across various categories including fitness, consumer tech, automotive, action sports, non-profit and others.

We are a meritocracy, believing great ideas come from anyone. If you prove capable, you will be given opportunities to do more and more. Our team members are our most important asset. Developing each other’s skills and striving for both success and personal fulfillment is our highest priority.

Also, because ambition and ideals only take us so far, we have a host of perks that include: a full package of benefits with employer-paid health insurance, generous holiday schedule, work from home policies, 401k matching, a new business incentive program and much more.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k), with employer matching
• Employer provided/supplemented health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Traditional holidays and paid time off
• Employee referral program

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the reasonable pay range for this specific position in CA is $80,000-95,000 annually. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range The Brand Amp, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations.

The Brand Amp offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an energetic and confident individual to join our team of professionals.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Brand Amp