Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Director of Marketing, Glade Run Lutheran Services - Zelienople, PA

Posted: 8/17/10

Since being founded in 1854, Glade Run has opened its doors to thousands of needy children and adolescents.  Our Continuum includes social, mental health, educational and specialty services to at-risk children, youth and families.  Glade Run is currently seeking a qualified Director of Marketing to join our team.

The Director of Marketing will report directly to the Executive Director of Glade Run Lutheran Services.  The qualified candidate will focus on the demand for products and services offered and identify potential customers; develop price strategies with the goal of maximizing the agency’s profit or share of the market while ensuring the agency’s customers are satisfied.  The position has oversight of product and program development, monitors trends that indicate the need for new products and services.  Identify, develop and evaluate marketing strategy, based upon knowledge of agency objectives, market characteristics and cost factors.  The Director will formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and polices to promote products and services, working with program Directors and Managers to establish best practices and optimum promotion and advertising of the agency’s services and products.  This position also represents the agency at various committee meetings and effectively communicates information from those meetings to relevant agency departments. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field. 
• Four to six years experience in Marketing or Public Relations is required.
• Knowledge and marketing and public relations skills and techniques.
• Exception written and verbal communication skills, superior presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Adaptability to work flexible working hours, including occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and thrive in a fast paced environment. 
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to identify with the agency’s Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

Knowledge Areas
Advanced Marketing and Public Relations skills
Critical Thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Social Perceptiveness
Public Speaking

TO APPLY:  Applicants are requested to provide a resume and cover letter that includes desired salary range. Send this information to:

Glade Run Lutheran Services
Recruiter
PO Box 70
Zelienople, PA 16063
Email: hr@gladerun.org
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