Marketing Associate

Opportunity
We are hiring a Marketing Associate to join our Business Development and Marketing team. This is a great opportunity for a talented storyteller who is interested in developing compelling written and visual content showcasing our tailored approach to client services, commitment to our organizational purpose, and technical expertise.

• Do you want to develop engaging and targeted marketing content to help improve the effectiveness of environment and development programs?
• Are you adept at collaborating with technical teams to create engaging and effective copy for a variety of outlets?
• Do you want to tell compelling stories to promote purpose-driven work that aligns with organizational growth opportunities and strategies?

Purpose and Need
At Environmental Incentives, we tackle the world's most pressing problems related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, and community resilience. In this role, you'll be at the heart of creating the strategies and stories that make a real difference. As we grow, our Business Development and Marketing team is at the forefront of building systems that showcase our project impacts and help us achieve our growth targets.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in producing impactful marketing and communications products. They will work collaboratively to build internal relationships, assess marketing and communications needs, and conceptualize, create, and publish content such as blogs, social media posts, and program success stories. With a focus on making complex concepts accessible, they will write and edit content for both internal and external platforms.
As a key player on the team, you will be responsible for contributing to a variety of internal initiatives and external projects. You will report directly to the Marketing Team Lead, working to ensure that all deliverables are of the highest quality, on time, and tailored to resonate with diverse audiences across different cultural contexts. Success in this position requires exceptional storytelling skills, a collaborative mindset, and a keen attention to detail. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your marketing expertise and make a lasting impact within a mission-driven organization.
About Environmental Incentives
At Environmental Incentives, our purpose is to create the conditions for human and natural communities to thrive. We do this by helping our partners improve the performance of conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, DC, South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Nairobi, and Lima (pending registration). Our remote staff and consultants are based in multiple states within the United States, and across five continents.
Responsibilities

• Draft and implement targeted marketing content to enhance our reach and engagement, including blogs, insightful social media posts, and success stories.
• Coordinate and manage the workflow of marketing activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with project teams to capture and share significant achievements and impact stories both internally and externally.
• Identify, plan, and facilitate learning opportunities from key external events and meetings to elevate EI's presence across key sectors.
• Assist in business development efforts by providing copyediting, drafting, and layout assistance for proposals.
• Work closely with project teams and the broader Business Development and Marketing team to produce effective and engaging copy suitable for various platforms.
• Manages and utilizes marketing platforms including WordPress and Hubspot.

Objectives and Goals

• First 3 Months:
  • Understand and contribute to EI's marketing systems, tools, and approaches.
  • Develop working understanding of EI's current portfolio of work, organizational purpose, values, and culture.
  • Maintain consistent, professional communication with colleagues about all marketing workstreams.
  • In partnership with the current Business Development and Marketing team, lead elements of marketing content creation and production.

• First 6 Months:
  • Take an active role in managing and producing content across multiple platforms, guided by the Business Development and Marketing team's strategic direction.
  • Facilitate meetings with and connections across projects to document success stories, develop strategic campaigns, and inform business development initiatives.
  • Track and facilitate participation in key external events and conferences, providing technical staff with guidance and support.
  • Develop an understanding of and enhance marketing platform tracking and metrics.

• First 12 Months:
  • Independently manage marketing projects, collaborating with cross-company teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational growth targets.
  • Enhance the EI's internal and external communication strategies, ensuring high-quality outputs.

BASE STATION
The position will be based in Washington, D.C . Environmental Incentives is implementing a hybrid work model in which employees will be required to work in the office two days per week.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
Environmental Incentives also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-funded medical, dental, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance for employees, and the option to enroll in supplemental life insurance.
• Highly competitive 401k contributions that start on day one of your employment. Did we mention we offer environmentally responsible investment options?
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time. You'll also get paid time off opportunities each year to vote and volunteer at a charity of your choice!
• As an Employee Stock Ownership company, you'll share in our success and benefit from company growth.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience; Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience capturing organizational qualifications and preparing content in different communications formats (blogs, quals sheets, briefing documents, proposal content).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications or managing a website.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and supporting successful knowledge management and organizational learning practices, processes, and policies.
• Demonstrated success building a trusted advisory relationship with internal or external counterparts, including technical specialists, to assess needs, manage change processes, deliver high quality services, and solve problems.
• Experience advancing work processes across multiple teams in a geographically distributed organization.
• Experience working in international development or with U.S. government agencies, including USAID, preferably in a professional services consulting role.
• Experience independently creating client deliverables, including scoping, production, and review; or experience playing a critical role in the development of products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of SharePoint, including as an administrator and developer.
• Ability to work effectively and deliver excellent client service across many levels of an organization, including executive leadership, directors, and program managers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving orientation and ability to manage dynamic workflows and priorities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legally authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions.
• Criminal background check required.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume through the EI website no later than October 31, 2024 . We will review applicants and contact qualified candidates for additional information throughout the application period and may close the position before the above date if we find an ideal candidate.
ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This Organization Participates In E-Verify.
Reasonable Accommodation :
Applicants with disabilities may contact Environmental Incentives coordinators via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources:
Aleedra Straughter
Chief People Officer
Phone: (771) 210-1173
E-mail: