Marketing Associate

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director, Communications and Marketing, the Marketing Associate will provide support to businesses in North America, encouraging and helping them to appropriately promote their relationship with the Rainforest Alliance and ensure the proper use of the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and Rainforest Alliance Certified^TM seal.

In partnership with our programs, the Marketing Associate will provide guidance on the implementation of marketing strategies for the Rainforest Alliance and its programs and oversee the production of materials related to the promotion of products or services bearing the Rainforest Alliance Certifiedseal or verification mark.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director, Communications and Marketing in guiding North American companies that want to promote their commitment to sustainability and their relationship with the Rainforest Alliance;
• Coordinate promotional projects in conjunction with companies, marketing and advertising firms;
• Help to produce materials including PowerPoint presentations, webinars, web pages, tool kits and other materials to encourage companies to appropriately use and promote the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and seal;
• Support the Director, Communications and Marketing, with the development and execution of organizational marketing and promotional campaigns; 
• Help to create and determine which methods and tools are needed for effectively raising recognition and understanding of the Rainforest Alliance logo, verification mark and seal;
• Review submissions by companies to ensure proper use of the seal, mark, logo and messaging; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field;
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in developing promotional, marketing, and/or advertising campaigns;
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate in Spanish, French, German and/or other European languages preferred;
• Strong research skills and resourcefulness;
• Comfortable speaking in front of diverse audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage projects competently and efficiently;
• Proven experience in juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines;
• Ability to plan ahead and collaborate with both internal and external colleagues with diplomacy;
• Budgeting and strong computer skills (MS Office); and
• Knowledge of and commitment to environmental issues and sustainability practices; environmental background strongly preferred.

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance,  665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: Personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.