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Nationwide search underway: Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director, Communications – University of Idaho

The University of Idaho, through Parker Executive Search, is conducting a national search for the next Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director, Communications.

Excerpts from the full position description:

About the position

The Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director, Communications provides visionary leadership and direction over the University’s branding, marketing and strategic communications. Reporting to the President, the position offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to build a university branding strategy in alignment with the University’s mission, vision and principles and values, while executing such strategy with the resources needed to be successful in an evolving and complex space.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field related to communications or marketing with at least five (5) years of experience in the field of communications, marketing and/or public relations. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience in a complex academic, public or private sector environment.

Application process

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information for at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to July 20, 2020. Please send materials to the following:

Laurie C. Wilder, President
Porsha L. Williams, Vice President

pwilliams@parkersearch.com || eraines@parkersearch.com
Phone: 770-804-1996 ext. 109 || Fax: 770-804-1917

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the regents that equal opportunity be afforded in education and employment to qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. It is also the policy of the University of Idaho to not discriminate based on sexual orientation.

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Client-side job opening: Copywriter

Lovevery, a direct-to-consumer startup based in Boise, is looking for a Copywriter to join their team. From the job listing on LinkedIn:

We are looking for a conceptual Copywriter to join the team with a background in customer acquisition, brand, and digital product work. We’re looking for a creative problem solver who is passionate about telling stories and crafting writing that makes customers feel understood and compelled. You’re a conceptual thinker who can bring your ideas to life in new and inspiring ways. You have a high level of craft in all facets of your writing, short form, long form, and in-product. This position reports directly to Lovevery’s cofounder and president. It’s necessary that you work well with little oversight but are skilled at collaborating and also ultimately enjoy processing the results of your work with a broader team.

They’re looking for candidates with 7+ years of agency or in-house experience, and demonstrated success in product storytelling and direct response marketing, among other things.

Full details about the opening and how to apply can be found here.

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Job opening: Digital Project Manager

Drake Cooper in Boise is looking to add a Digital Project Manager to their team. From their job listing:

Do you know how to ride a unicycle? Can you ride one while juggling fire batons? Can you ride one while juggling fire batons and effectively managing digital projects?

No? That’s okay. We really just need you to be able to do one of those things and it’s not the unicycle or the batons (although if you can do those things more power to you). What we need is someone with drive, ambition and attention to detail. Things run fast around here and we need someone that can balance lots of different projects while still maintaining focus. Put succinctly, we need a Digital Project Manager. Someone who takes on the management of client projects and ensures each one is delivered on time, within budget and within the scope.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Passion for digital marketing and technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
  • Experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum and related management systems (e.g. Jira) is a plus
  • Experience managing enterprise-level digital projects
  • At least 3 years of digital project management experience

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.