CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

ASSOCIATE, MARKETING & OUTREACH

SUMMARY:

The Connecticut Green Bank hereafter "Green Bank" is seeking an Associate to join its growing Marketing & Outreach team.

The Green Bank's Marketing and Outreach team is core to the success of the organization and key to acquisition and origination of projects. Are you interested in telling the stories of how green energy and resiliency are making a positive difference in the lives of Connecticut families and businesses? Can you help simplify complex ideas into more accessible messages? Do you want to be part of a small marketing team involved with all aspects of the Green Bank's mission? This role will have a variety of responsibilities that support storytelling, messaging, and outreach across the Green Bank's business lines.

A quasi-public authority, we are the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Individual responsibilities may include:

• Content creation, including helping to develop, write and edit Green Bank promotional materials, collateral, case studies, web copy, social media posts, and press releases;
• Content curation, organization, and distribution;
• General marketing activities, such as event planning and execution, research studies and market analyses, and coordinating/facilitating webinars;
• Helping to identify, inventory, and order promotional items for events;
• Providing administrative support including scheduling meetings and coordinating vendor relations;
• Other related duties as necessary.

The overall duties of this position are subject to change based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the individual hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill and ability are required:

• Knowledge of basic principles of marketing;
• Experience in program and/or project management;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
• A creative and innovative mindset;
• Capacity to take initiative and manage multiple priorities effectively;
• Excellent strategic, problem-solving, and critical thinking capability;
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• WordPress, Adobe Suite, or similar content management and graphic design systems/tools, preferred but not required; and
• A passion for green energy and infrastructure, and confronting climate change, to create more resilient, healthier, and equitable communities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related business or environmental field with a focus on marketing is required. Internship experience in an office setting performing marketing-related functions is preferred.

This is an entry-level position and a great opportunity for a recent college graduate to gain experience with an established team.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Marketing & Outreach.
• It is expected that the position will be based in the Green Bank's Hartford office with some opportunity for remote work.
• State of CT benefits package, including generous time-off, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and paid leave.
• Expected salary ranges from $62,000 - $70,000, but the final salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please follow the link below and click on the "Associate, Marketing & Outreach" position. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

https://ctgreenbank.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Closing Date: October 31, 2023 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

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