ORGANIZATION
The Bay Area Council is one of California’s most influential public policy and advocacy organizations, working to maintain the Bay Area as the global center of innovation. Our almost 400 members include many of the region’s largest and most prominent companies. Through public policy and advocacy, we focus on advancing the region’s technology and innovation leadership, improving the overall business climate, building more housing, increasing investment in transportation, eliminating homelessness, enhancing public safety, modernizing our workforce, creating a more inclusive economy, and deepening our climate resilience, among other key initiatives. We consistently achieve results by bringing together top business, government and community leaders and implementing bold and actionable solutions.
Our San Francisco office is located on the Historic Klamath. The Bay Area Council transformed this mighty 100-year old ferry into not only into our headquarters but a floating symbol of our region’s deep connection with the Bay and the powerful spirit of innovation and creative thinking that has long defined the Bay Area. Your new office has stunning views, incredible architecture, gorgeous gardens, cutting edge technology, and stories upon stories to tell.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications, Marketing & Events Senior Associate is integral to growing the Bay Area Council’s visibility, influence, effectiveness and membership through the creation and delivery of compelling communications, events and digital content. You’ll be part of a dynamic team of passionate, smart and fun leaders committed to making the Bay Area the greatest region on the planet. You’ll support the organization in all aspects of communications, event planning, marketing, media/public relations, advocacy, public policy work and member engagement.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Media/Communications (40%)
- Lead and support activities that deepen and expand the Council’s social media presence, and grow our audience with focus on key policy and organizational goals
- Develop all variety of content (graphic, digital, video, written, etc.) for weekly newsletter, monthly events calendar, invitations, social media and website
- Perform media relations work, including drafting press releases, statements and advisories and serving as spokesperson for the organization, as necessary
- Maintain and update website content
- Manage organization’s internal Editorial Calendar
- Support development of governance meeting presentations and meeting materials
Events (35%)
- Lead and support planning, marketing, programming and logistics for two major annual events: Annual Dinner and Bay Area Silicon Valley Summit
- Manage budgets and vendor relationships
- Coordinate day-to-day logistics with event producer and develop detailed project timelines
- Lead and support production and delivery of in-person meetings, webinars and other digital forums
Marketing (25%)
- Design and deploy digital marketing campaigns that build brand awareness and/or help achieve fundraising and meeting/event attendance goals
- Develop creative artwork and messaging for a wide variety of marketing collateral, including policy program initiatives, print/digital advertisements, membership pitch materials, social media campaigns, e-blasts, and major executive presentations
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years of experience in positions whose primary responsibilities include general marketing/communications, media relations, event planning.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis on communications and marketing.
- Strong ability to produce clear, compelling and persuasive writing for a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated experience using social media tools in creative and interactive ways to achieve business, communications and/or advocacy objectives.
SKILLS
- Proactive self-starter who is organized, responsible and exceptional team player, able to initiate and work with minimal supervision on multiple simultaneous assignments and meet short deadlines with high quality and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in visual/graphic design and/or video production.
- Proficiency with wide range of software applications for both PC and Mac, including Excel, Outlook, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Keynote, video editing, etc.
- Familiarity/proficiency with Hubspot, Wordpress, MailChimp, Bitly and other relevant platforms.
- Familiarity/proficiency using AI tools for research and content creation.
- Strong writer and editor.
- Confident oral communicator and public speaker, comfortable and persuasive when discussing complex subjects with individuals and groups, including public officials and senior business executives.
- High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, elected officials, staff, community leaders, donors and funder partners.
- Strong ability to execute with a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
- Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $80,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.
- Potential for annual performance-based bonuses
- Professional development support and opportunities for growth within the Bay Area Council.
- Hybrid work environment.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 1-2 real-world work samples that best demonstrate your writing, design, video and/or other content creation skills. Include them in a single PDF e-mail attachment with your last name and “Senior Associate” in the file name (LASTNAME_Senior Associate). Under the subject line “Senior Associate,” please email to:
Rufus Jeffris
Senior Vice President, Communications, Media Relations and Major Events
rjeffris@bayareacouncil.org
Applicants who use AI to create a cover letter will be disqualified. Accepting applications until position is filled.
