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The Digital Community Manager will lead SPN’s efforts to connect with young adults that are currently within the digital reach of the SPN as a result of: (i) direct participation in programs and experiences created by the SPN; (ii) indirect relationships with SPN by means of grantees or other projects supported by SPN; and/or (iii) as the result of the marketing and digital outreach efforts of SPN. The purpose of the efforts of the Digital Community Manager is to increase the scale and degree to which SPN can help these individuals understand their power to create change in the world and its connection to Jewish values, identity and community; develop new ideas, skills and contacts; identify opportunities to develop projects, access professional development resources and create Jewish experiences.

To do this, the Digital Community Manager will work with the Director of Communications and Director of Network Initiatives to: establish a digital social listening platform; monitor and engage in digital conversations; develop and implement an online program and content strategy; create and publish engaging content; support an integrated marketing plan; track and measure community engagement and content performance; and lead the SPN’s efforts to create digital culture change within the global Jewish community.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree. 

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in social marketing, Digital Community building, online content development, digital strategy, social media training and social media measurement. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to infuse creativity, innovation and insight into project management. 

Proficiency with new media tools. Knowledge of HTML, graphic design, digital photography and multimedia productions a plus. 

In-depth knowledge and understanding of Digital Community platforms and their respective participants (Forums, Blogs, Photo Uploads, Profiling etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios. 

Skilled prioritization and multi-tasking, working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and evaluating a wide variety of considerations.

Qualifications: 

Someone with 2-5 years of relevant communications experience.

Someone with exemplary writing and communication abilities; excellent grammar and proofreading skills.

Someone who can engage with diverse populations through multiple communication avenues.

Someone with experience using the social media platforms listed above.

Someone who can jump from the creative side of marketing to analytical side, being able to demonstrate why their ideas are analytically sound.

Someone with strong project management and analytical skills; a demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

Someone who possesses functional knowledge or some experience with web development projects and web CMS.

Someone who has worked with PR and/or publications.

Someone with an eye for design and can create effective visual media.

Someone who loves fashion and is excited about growing a brand that supports communities in need.

Responsibilities:

Establishing and maintaining a best practice approach to all Nisolo social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, etc.

Creating content that is consistent with the Nisolo brand voice.

Analyzing the ROI of each social media channel, and best practice methods to growing the following for each channel.

Working closely with the marketing and sales teams to create and post relevant content for the Nisolo Blog and Newsletter Campaigns.

Serving as the primary liaison and publicist for all public relations contacts, press contacts, primary brand advocates, brand partnerships, loyal customers, and brand champions.

Creating and implementing an effective, integrated communications plan that increases the engagement of the Nisolo community.

Maintaining brand consistency cross-functionally; work with staff and key stakeholders to maintain product consistency across the company.

Qualifications:

Enjoys creative problem solving

Experience with A/B testing web functionality and email campaigns

Comfortable making data driven decisions based on web analytics

1-2 years experience preferred

Has a deep passion for digital marketing (staying up-to-date with industry best practices).

Has successfully led a company or business unit through rapid growth.

Has familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Marin Software, and SiteCatalyst.

Has experience on various social media platforms.

Someone with strong project management and analytical skills; a demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

Has a passion for supporting communities in need.

Responsibilities:

Establishing and maintaining a best practice marketing strategy in the areas of: SEO, SEM, affiliate marketing, and re-marketing.

Increasing online sales/conversion rates and growing the reach of the Nisolo brand.

Analyzing and growing the effectiveness of Nisolo’s social media channels and other digital campaigns.

Establishing proper customer segmentation, A/B testing, campaign optimization, mobile marketing, and analysis of the current digital strategy.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and improving all of Nisolo’s budgetary items; including, financial modeling, cash flow and budget adherence.

Conducting best practice sales analysis and forecasting on a quarterly basis.

Maintaining an accurate set of books and documentation of all financial activity.

Complying with all tax requirements and filing in a timely manner.

Overseeing AR and AP, and preparing financial reports for the Nisolo executive team, directors, advisors, and other relevant parties.

Supporting the CEO in identifying, communicating with, and securing investment from relevant funders and investors.

Qualifications:

4-8 years of relevant experience.

Keen analytic and problem solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.

Has successfully led a company or business unit through rapid growth.

Has strong project management skills; a demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

Has a passion for supporting communities in need.

Someone who is:

Is entrepreneurial, who’s able to navigate uncertainty comfortably, take initiative, take risks, and quickly learn things they don’t know.

Is comfortable confronting senior leadership when it comes to sticking to deadlines and project goals related to bringing resources into the organization.

Super organized and has experience in keeping teams in order.

Has exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff, across teams and countries. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The program Director will develop and lead the Fund’s programmatic work on the ground. He/She will be responsible to understand the landscape and best practices across education programming in the developing world, girls empowerments, social entrepreneurship development, and effective grant-making and then develop and implement the programmatic approach including:

• A co-investment model for giving grants to social entrepreneurs

• A rigorous method of vetting potential grantees (leveraging the best of non-profit grant-making techniques and venture capital techniques)

• Trainings in entrepreneur development leveraging existing knowledge/programs focused on entrepreneur development in the developed and developing world

• Networks of support for entrepreneurs/grantees working in collaboration with other organizations

• On-going support to entrepreneurs as and when needed

• Conduct field visits for due diligence and support

• Serve as point of contact for grantees for support

Experience/Skills:

• Experience vetting investments in either the non-profit or for-profit sectors

• Strong analytical background

• Passion for development work

• Passion to engage with grassroots entrepreneurs

• Good analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;

• Creative thinker – eager to explore out-of-the-box ideas rather than simply fit within the traditional framework

• Passion for start-ups, willing to play different roles as necessary, work in a small-team and get things done

To Apply: All applications must be addressed to [email protected] stating MF-DP-NY/+your surname in the subject line.

Highly creative and motivated individual with a passion for hospitality who will support the Director of Brand Communications in developing social media and new media marketing initiatives that drive top line sales and brand penetration and maintain brand standards for the Las Vegas market.

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Social Media

Outreach – gathering content for the six Wolfgang Puck Las Vegas restaurants

Creating viral video marketing campaigns, managing (Instagram, Vine)

Creating viral marketing campaigns, managing

Creating contests and promotions, managing

Creating events and promotions via social media

Live chats on Twitter or Facebook

Tweet Ups

Creating events and promotions with bloggers and social media marketers

Regularly scanning blogs and consumer social sites to monitor coverageNew Media Marketing

New Media Marketing

Finding like-minded partners

New technology platforms

Content management and assisting in evolving Wolfgang Puck corporate website

Content management and assisting in evolving Wolfgang Puck corporate iPhone application

Find creative ways to market and tie-in the app to other marketing efforts

Content management of Wolfgang Puck corporate employee intranet

Build and maintain media lists

Create new and update media lists through Cision Point database

Database management

Find ways to grow customer database and reach new guests 

Gather and create content for quarterly company email blasts

Create new email marketing for Las Vegas market

Liaise with varying PR, advertising and social media agencies and work to create strategic initiatives

Develop / review press materials – releases, bios, fact sheets, tip sheets

Maintaining and updating press kits

Traffic media requests

Respond to telephone, email and written inquiries

Follow up with journalists

Manage local/trade PR opportunities via Cision Point database

Gather information for seasonal, round-up pitches end to journalists when appropriate

Email marketing

Event Management

Organizing materials for events

Qualifications:

One to two+ years in social media or marketing

Fluent in various social media platforms

Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills

Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills in order to manage a continuous workflow in a high volume, multi-tasking environment. 

Hospitality knowledge a plus

Flexible schedule

Bachelors Degree in public relations, advertising, marketing, journalism or communication 

Reports to:  Stephanie Davis, Director of Communications for Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Nisolo is a team driven to provide impoverished entrepreneurs in communities around the world with access to new markets. Their goal is to partner with consumers to create long-term, sustainable growth by supporting job creation and access to quality education through the sale of fashionable shoes and accessory products. Through the sale of homemade, quality-driven products, Nisolo aims to raise the bar on what it means to be a successful business today.

Description: Nisolo is seeking a dynamic, creative with analytical skills, who loves developing communications strategies and who has strong marketing experience. The ideal candidate will enjoy bridging the marketing and sales teams, capturing material and turning it into live intriguing content in line with the brand’s voice. This person will develop communication strategies in order to effectively drive sales, brand reach, and a greater social impact for the brand. 

Link: http://bit.ly/nisoloCM

Nisolo is a team driven to provide impoverished entrepreneurs in communities around the world with access to new markets. Their goal is to partner with consumers to create long-term, sustainable growth by supporting job creation and access to quality education through the sale of fashionable shoes and accessory products. Through the sale of homemade, quality-driven products, Nisolo aims to raise the bar on what it means to be a successful business today.

Description: This is an exciting role for someone who is eager to bring their creative eye, online marketing intelligence and social media experience to transform the effectiveness of the Nisolo online sales and digital marketing approach. The Online Marketing Manager will work closely with the communications and sales teams to grow the reach and conversion of Nisolo’s online activity. Bonus if this person already loves tools such as Google analytics.

Applications close on Wednesday, December 25th

Nisolo is a team driven to provide impoverished entrepreneurs in communities around the world with access to new markets. Their goal is to partner with consumers to create long-term, sustainable growth by supporting job creation and access to quality education through the sale of fashionable shoes and accessory products. Through the sale of homemade, quality-driven products, Nisolo aims to raise the bar on what it means to be a successful business today.

Description: The ideal candidate for this role loves analytics and solving problems, and has a strong ability to prioritize well in a high-growth environment. While leading all day-to-day finance operations with functional responsibility over organizational systems, this person will also work together with the leadership team, to ensure that the organization has the systems and procedures in place to support smooth and effective business growth. 

Applications close on Wednesday, December 25th

Downtown Project is looking for a dynamic, self starting, wildly passionate Recruiter to join their team.  They are looking for an experienced recruiter to partner with HR staff to create recruitment strategies to source, recruit, hire and retain top talent.  They are looking for an individual who is extremely flexible, eager to tackle new challenges, and comfortable working in an unconventional (but super fun) environment.

  Responsibilities:

Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of positions

Creatively source candidates through job postings, pursuing passive candidates, and networking

Create job descriptions and job postings

Manage job postings on both internal and external job boards and maintain accurate listings on all sites

Review and qualify applicants for positions

Conduct initial interviews with candidates

Scheduling and managing the interview process

Maintain records in applicant tracking system

Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state and local employment laws related to recruitment

Implementation of new hire orientation program 

Knowledge of company culture and downtown Las Vegas

Other related duties as assigned

  Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

3 - 5 years of recruiting experience

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building relationships

Self-motivated and able to work independently 

Ability to assess candidates and make critical decisions

Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

Microsoft Office skills and internet/social media savvy

The Downtown Project is looking for a highly organized, wildly passionate Office Manager to oversee organizational operations. Due to their explosive growth, they are looking for an individual who is extremely flexible, eager to tackle new challenges, and comfortable working in an unconventional (but super fun) environment. 

Responsibilities: 

Files all DTP entity documents, maintaining both hard copy and electronic document management system files.  Ensures confidentiality, protection and security of files at all times.  Designs and evolves filing systems as needed for company growth. 

Oversees organization of DTP office operations including office cleanliness and office supply inventory maintenance.

Distributes DTP entity  mail via scan and hard copy to appropriate entity individuals in proper and timely manner.  Maintains mailboxes for all DTP employees.

In coordination with Operations team maintains office efficiency by planning and implanting office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.  Assists with front desk receptionist coverage and office functions and events as needed.

Monitors and oversees office systems including tech needs and requests. 

Assists Operations and Human Resources staff with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, high school diploma required.

Minimum two (2) years experience in office management including working knowledge of file maintenance and office operations.

Previous experience in Human Resources, legal or insurance fields helpful.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Vertical Mass is looking for an experienced leader to be the driving force behind our Sales division.  The ideal candidate will call on senior brand and agency contacts to drive million-dollar ad spends.  The candidate will also have experience building out a team of top sales executives in the ad tech space.  Your primary responsibilities are to:

Exceed revenue targets

Set ad sales strategy and communicate it to all stakeholders (internal and external)

Update the executive team frequently on revenue progress.

Hire, attract and reward a team of top sales executives

Set budgets and goals for sales staff

Work closely with the Head of Talent and celebrity partners to create opportunities that can be packaged via their own sales channels.

Keep brand partners aware of opportunities and build relationships with pipeline

The position is based in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Please provide a resume in your application for consideration. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

Proven record of success in digital ad sales ($1M+ budgets)

Strong relationships with top executives at brands and media agencies

Persuasive communication skills to sell new products to the market

Retargeting and performance sales experience a huge bonus

A proven understanding of account planning in digital media

Experience with setting pricing and benchmarking with the market  

10yrs of senior sales experience, 5yrs selling premium digital advertising products

Passionate about what you do

Experience with start-ups preferred.

Stealth Global Initiative is looking for a highly motivated Head of Talent to join this fast-paced LA startup with a deep experience in entertainment, sports and digital/social media. They will oversee all talent outreach, deal execution and account management with 100+ clients. The role requires deep relationships with talent management and an astute understanding of the important levers to close deals as well as successfully manage these key relationships. Please provide a resume in the application for consideration. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

Deep relationships across talent management and content production in sports and entertainment

Experience doing digital media, social media and tech-related deals.

Working knowledge of how talent and content creators operate in digital media

High level thinker about how to apply relationships and expertise to expand into Asia and beyond

Startup mentality and passion to be build a company from the ground up

Stealth Global Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Executive Assistant to join this fast-paced LA startup with an interest in entertainment, digital/social media and international work with a focus on Asia.

The candidate will work closely with our CEO and executive team to focus on a variety of areas including operations, business development, talent/account management, sales, etc. They will help assist in the day-to-day operations of the company and in managing multiple projects at the same time.  For the right candidate, there is a lot of room for growth.

Please provide a resume in your application for consideration. 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

Assist the CEO and senior executives with scheduling, travel, finances, and general office management.

Build presentations, write briefs, liaise with clients, liaise with other offices.

Ability to manage dozens of projects simultaneously and stay extremely well organized

Highly motivated and driven, passionate about your work.

Comfortable being in a fast-paced and agile startup environment where things will change constantly

PowerPoint, Keynote and Photoshop expertise

Knowledge of entertainment, digital/social media and generally kept up on trends in various relevant verticals.

Mandarin, Korean, Japanese language a plus.

Ability to travel abroad

The VeeV Spirits Social Media Manager will implement the Company’s Social Media Strategy, developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic and encouraging product adoption. This role coordinates with the internal Marketing team to support current and future strategies, ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating a social media referral network.  This role reports directly to the Director of Marketing.

Professional Qualifications:

Design background, knowledge of WordPress and photography skills a plus

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Enthusiasm and energy - Looking for a motivated self-starter who can work on a team and independently

Proven track record in managing social media campaigns that drive results

Bachelor’s Degree completed

Professional Responsibilities:

Implement the social media strategy, coordinating with stakeholders across the Company to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all of the company’s products and services

Work with agency development team to ensure social media tools (for ex. FB connect, Sharing buttons) are kept up to date

Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include online advocacy, writing editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.

Develop and manage all graphic design needs for all Social Media tools, campaigns and promotions.

Manage presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and other relevant sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed

Become an advocate of the Company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate

Manage a Blogger outreach program and build an active brand ambassador network to spread the word about the Company

Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs, and analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results

Regularly feed back insights gained from social media monitoring into the Marketing and Editorial teams, to help them evolve their strategies in a timely fashion

Monitor trends in social media tools and applications and develop and deliver monthly reports that track against key metrics of success

Manage company Google+ tool, posting relevant content, encouraging and educating internal team on best practices and ensuring a consistent look and feel

Location: Company headquarters in Beverly Hills, California

At GOOD (www.good.is) we are working to build a community that can help move the world forward.  We are looking for a VP of Community who is responsible for building GOOD’s community of people who give a damn. The VP of Community will be an outgoing person who thrives talking to members and potential members and instilling a sense of excitement and purpose around GOOD and GOOD’s mission.  The VP of Community will also be a great team builder both internally, on the executive management team, as well as, in the larger GOOD community. This position is based in Los Angeles.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

4+ years of experience with building social communities

At least 4+ years building and leading community teams

Strong leadership skills

Dedication to servant leadership

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Good judgment

Experience making decisions and changing course based on analytics

A focus on customer experience, both on and off the site

Strong problem solving skills

A passion for GOOD’s mission

Here are the details:

Receive and review customer credit applications, and evaluate customer financial strength to set appropriate credit limit

Ensure accurate and timely billing/invoicing and monitor customer payment activities

Record all payments received, reconcile customer transactions and verify validity of account discrepancies and resolve them in a timely manner

Run weekly aging reports, analyze delinquent accounts and correspond with customers to determine payment ability

Input invoices into the accounts payable system on a timely basis in order to provide payments within vendor terms and take advantage of vendor discount, and obtain the appropriate approval before any payment is made

Review account numbers assigned to invoices to ensure that the proper general account and department and legal entity are charged

Maintain and periodically review accounts payable vendor files to ensure that all necessary vendor information is accurate

Communicate with vendors regarding discrepancies with invoices and resolve vendor issues

Perform other tasks and duties assigned

Requirements:

Minimum two years of accounts payable/receivable experience

High school diploma minimum, and Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is preferred

Attention to detail is critical

Ability to communicate professionally in both written and verbal mediums with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts

Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills

Strong organizational, efficient time and stress management skills with the ability to handle high volume and meet multiple project deadlines

Proficient in Excel and ERP system