JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: Manager, Advertising and Promotions
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Remote/hybrid in Canada

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: Starting salary will be $97,600, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Closing Deadline: May 12, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)

Who We Are

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

What You Will Do

The Manager of Advertising & Promotions oversees the development and execution of strategic advertising campaigns. They are a strong leader with a creative mind that builds strong partnerships with media platforms and like-minded brands. This role will leverage internal capabilities and external partnerships, this role aims to grow engagement through a variety of tactics including education and awareness campaigns, contests, and promotions.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Understanding organizational priorities and ensuring that the advertising and promotions budget is used in the most optimal and effective way to achieve objectives.
• Leading the development of effective messages and promotional strategies for revenue-driving areas of the business including fundraising, planned-giving, and fee for service.
• Developing and managing media and brand content partnerships and promotions to expand awareness and relevance of the organization and its work.
• Ensuring that the advertising and promotions team as well as regional communications specialists have the necessary training, tools and support to be successful in their roles.
• Developing proactive strategies to grow and engage audiences across social media and other platforms including the use of user generated content, polls, surveys, contests, influencers and brand ambassadors.
• Staying up to date with the best practices for lead generation and the latest tools and strategies for advertising and digital marketing.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in marketing strategy and execution with proven management skills leading and developing a team.
• Post secondary education in Marketing or Communications is considered an asset.
• Analytical with strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices.
• Commercially minded, highly analytical individual with experience overseeing cross-platform campaigns.
• Comfortable leading projects and campaigns in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Experience developing and managing a departmental budget to support organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional.
• Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement

How to Apply

DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.

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While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.