Full-Time, Year-Round Positions
The Green Mountain Club is currently hiring for two positions within its Membership, Development & Communications Department: Communications Manager & Communications Coordinator. Both will be accepting applications until end of day on Tuesday, October 20.
Communications Manager
This full-time position will manage GMC’s communications through social media, website, Long Trail News (published magazine), and emails. The Communications Manager will be primarily responsible for the development and production of Long Trail News. In addition, the manager will work with the Director of Development & Communications and a Communications Coordinator to filter content for its best use and work closely with staff, volunteers, and guest authors to share stories across all of GMC’s communications platforms.
Job Duties:
- Work with Director of Development & Communications to create and maintain an annual communications plan with goals directly tied to the strategic plan that results in cohesive messaging from a diversity of authors across all platforms
- Participate in weekly communications meetings
- Participate in regular planning and brainstorming sessions
- Regularly assess GMC’s communications platforms through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Oversee production of the Long Trail News, GMC’s printed quarterly magazine:
- Work with Communications Team to plan content, layout, and design of each edition
- Lead content production and editing
- Support and cultivate the club’s network of content creators and authors
- Write content as needed
- Produce GMC press releases (typically around 6 per year); Establish relationships with local media
- Supervise and support a Communications Coordinator
- Oversee execution of planned themes and messaging that will be consistent with and supportive of GMC’s strategic plan to provide regular and consistent content for GMC’s social media channels, email communications, and website updates
- Edit other printed and electronic GMC communications
- Participate in regular GMC staff meetings, trainings, and events
Accountabilities:
- Produce high quality print and electronic communications
- Support the mission of the GMC by sharing the impact of the club’s work through story
- Provide accurate and up to date information on the club and Long Trail System to members and the hiking public
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated editing and written communications skills
- Experience managing editorial content that includes print, social media and email communications
- Strong time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with website, graphic design, and photo management software very desirable
- Ability to work with a diversity of constituents including GMC members, volunteers, and partners
- Available for occasional evening work (e.g. weeknight committee meetings) and weekend work (e.g. quarterly Saturday board meetings and annual meeting in June)
- Ability to work remotely
Salary Range: $45,000-49,000. Compensation package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days included.
Communications Coordinator
This full-time position will be responsible for implementation of GMC’s central office communications and providing communications support to the club’s 14 membership sections. Duties include executing regular social media posts, website updates, and electronic communications in addition to gathering content and material for all communications platforms, including the Long Trail News, the quarterly publication of the Green Mountain Club.
Job Duties:
- Work with communications department on the development of GMC’s communications calendar, which supports the goals of the strategic plan
- Curate and post content for all communications channels: social media, blog, website, and email
- Regularly assess GMC’s communications platforms with communications staff through the lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Participate in the production of the Long Trail News, which will include photo collection, editing content, and supporting the Communications Manager
- Gather and manage high quality photos for Green Mountain Club use, which will involve developing and implementing a photo management system
- Facilitate the production of GMC’s Annual Report (gathering data, stories, and photos)
- Work with GMC’s section volunteers to support their communications goals
- Provide Zoom meetings and appropriate trainings for section volunteers
- Provide resources on best practices in communications and tips for using social media, creating newsletters, and communication GMC’s mission
- Provide occasional content that can be shared with members through sections
- Participate in regular GMC staff meetings, trainings, and events
- May perform other duties as assigned
Accountabilities:
Support GMC’s communications efforts through planning and implementation of the communications plan and calendar
Regular outputs to social media channels, electronic emails and newsletters, and updates to the website
Regular communication with GMC sections to assist with communications and membership support
Participate in communications planning sessions and regular staff meetings
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated editing and written communication skills across multiple media platforms
- Experience curating content for social media, blogs, and mass emails
- Experience managing an online email platform, including segmented lists for different marketing campaigns
- Experience working with Word Press
- Strong time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with photo editing. Experience with InDesign and Photoshop very desirable
- Commitment to customer service. Must be able to communicate and work well with GMC members, volunteers, and co-workers. Must be self-motivated and able to establish relationships virtually
- Available for occasional evening work (e.g. weeknight committee meetings) and weekend work (e.g. quarterly Saturday board meetings and annual meeting in June). Flexible scheduling and comp time are available
- Ability to work remotely
Salary Range: $38,000-42,000. Compensation package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid vacation, sick, and volunteer days included.
Seasonal Jobs
We hire seasonal staff every summer and fall to live and work on the Long Trail System. Read more about our Seasonal Field Staff Jobs.
Internships
The Green Mountain Club offers a variety of paid internships throughout the year. Field Internships are a great opportunity for those looking to begin a journey in trail conservation and construction. Please refer to the seasonal job descriptions for more information. There are also occasionally office-based internships that involve working with our stewardship program or GMC’s history and archives. Interns may also have the option to earn service learning credits if enrolled in school. Seasonal housing is provided on-site.
The GMC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, age, disability, health coverage status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The GMC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
