Director of Communications and Member Engagement - Ohio Forestry Association

Full-Time • Hybrid • Bachelor's Degree Required

Main job responsibilities

• Communications

  • Website maintenance

  • Social media

  • Newsletter

  • Media Relations

  • Advertising for events and member services

  • Marketing for the Association

  • Contributions to partner publications

  • Ohio Woodland Journal

• Membership Services

  • Manage the Paul Bunyan ShowSM, including show exhibitors, vendors, advertising, show layout and logistics, and volunteers

  • Membership administration

  • Manage OFA Events

• OFA Foundation

  • Manage Camp Canopy contract

  • E.B. Miller Scholarship advertising

  • Conservation Education Grants advertising

  • Manage Ohio Tree Farm Committee contract

• Other duties assigned

  
  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism, media or related field

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Ohio Driver's License

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in communications role including portfolio of completed work

• 5+ years of experience managing events or trade shows

• Experience in membership management databases preferred

Skills:

• Well-developed writing/ journalistic and project management skills

• Strong background in creating and implementing high level communications plans.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

• Self-sufficiency in ownership of work and tasks

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues and partners

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Work Environment

Hybrid: weekly time in office and working from home with periodic travel around the state. Frequently sedentary work with use of a computer screen. Requires ability to lift normal objects.

Salary: $60,000

Benefits:

• 3% Employer IRA match

• PTO package

• Paid holidays

• Paid maternity leave

• Accident insurance

• Professional development opportunities

How to apply: Send a resume and completed work portfolio to OFA Executive Director Jenna Reese, Jenna@ohioforest.org.