The Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) has a mission to educate and activate high school students to strengthen and sustain the climate movement. Since 2008, ACE has educated 1.9 million high school students nationwide, and empowered over 300,000 youth to take action in their personal lives, in their schools, and as leaders in the broader community.

ACE is at an exciting point in its development: In 2014 we increased revenue by 60%, brought on three new board members, and refined our programmatic strategy. We are poised to move from startup phase into expansion, and seek a dynamic communications and marketing professional to serve as our Marketing Associate. This position’s primary focus will be organizational promotion, with a special focus on donor and student alumni communications.

ACE accomplishes its mission through two program areas. ACE’s Education Program includes delivering the award-winning ACE Assembly to high school students. The ACE Assembly combines climate science with cutting-edge animation and storytelling to create an in-person experience that educates and inspires. ACE’s Action Program includes mentoring high school Action Fellows and leading workshops where students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to be lifelong climate leaders. ACE also supports high school teachers to master climate and energy science standards through best-in-class resources and professional development opportunities. Learn more about our programs at acespace.org.

ACE is data-centric and tech-savvy, nimble and creative, passionate and results-oriented. ACE has a current staff of 19, an annual budget of $1.8 million, and maintains local programs in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Reno, New York City, Raleigh/Charlotte, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Marketing Associate will be part of a small, skillful Communications Team and report directly to the Communications Director.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include organizational promotion through a variety of channels to increase the visibility of the ACE brand. This is a full-time position based in ACE’s Boulder, CO headquarters.

Marketing. Proactively promote the organization, elevate its brand in the marketplace, manage Google AdWords, prepare print and digital promotional collateral, and increase the visibility of programs and events.

Online Communications. Write copy for newsletters and other communications, create blog content, and plan and execute strategic communications to key audiences, such as current and prospective donors, partners, and student alumni. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer and able to utilize our various communications channels to tell ACE’s story, including email, blog, and social media. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to create engaging content and highlight our successes.

Social Media. Plan and execute social media campaigns, promote internal events and external climate milestones, and engage wide audiences for annual appeals.

Fund Development. Collaborate with the Communications Team and Development Team to plan and execute successful annual fundraising appeals. Support the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Development Team to develop best-in-class promotional materials for annual fundraising or cultivation events.

Evaluation. Set and exceed challenging goals, provide reports on communications performance and metrics, and report often on progress towards goals.​

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

2-4 years of experience working in a communications role

Terrific written communication skills

Experience writing for and managing various online communication channels such as social media, website, blog, SMS, and emails

Experience in marketing and promotion of events, groups, and/or campaigns

Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills, specifically with time management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated

Comfortable working as a part of a small team and with remote colleagues

Solid understanding of climate science

An ability to communicate effectively to different audiences including funders, teens, partners, and teachers

An ability to take initiative and manage a wide variety of projects with effective communication with your manager

Additional Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM database

Experience working with a social media manager such as Sprout Social or HootSuite

Experience working with an ESP such as iContact, Constant Contact, or VerticalResponse

Experience with graphic design and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Anticipated start date: Immediately

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: Boulder, CO

Will consider some work-from-home flexibility and adjusted timeline for relocation if necessary

ACE is an equal opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity

How to apply
Application Guidelines

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials to careers@acespace.org with “Marketing Associate” in the subject line:

Résumé

Cover letter that includes your salary requirements

Two work samples that demonstrate your written skills relevant to this position (possible examples: blog, promotional email, event collateral, social media content, etc.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.