Marketing & Communications Project Manager TEMP

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team at Evergreen Goodwill for an 18 month temporary engagement through the end of December 2023. 50% of this role would be driving the planning and execution of an organizational-wide initiative to celebrate Evergreen Goodwill's 100 Year Anniversary. The other 50% would be managing other projects including but not limited to advertising campaigns, website updates, communications collateral, events etc.

The 100 Year Anniversary will include a celebratory event, campaign and other activities across the organization with the goal of connecting our audiences more deeply to the mission, building excitement about the future of Evergreen Goodwill and raising philanthropic donations.

The position will ensure the successful and timely implementation of campaigns and projects in coordination with internal staff, agencies and partners.

Time Commitment: September 2022 - December 2023

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Oversees 100 Year Anniversary strategic planning, development of timeline and implementation of activities in coordination with staff, agencies, contractors and vendors.
• Responsible for project management including communication and ensuring project tasks and deliverables are completed on time and on budget.
• Facilitates cross-functional working groups to drive outcomes.
• Manages campaign progress, coordinates stakeholder reviews and discusses client needs across various departments.
• Manages and leads communications between all stakeholders.
• Tracks and monitors project progress and results.
• Collaborates with Evergreen Goodwill's Marketing & Communication and Philanthropy teams to align and integrate strategy and timelines.
• Demonstrates commitment to advancing Evergreen Goodwill's mission and values in brand communications and interactions with staff and community partners.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience and ability to lead teams of diverse stakeholders and manage processes
• Working knowledge of marketing, event planning, creative and/or advertising processes.
• Ability to work independently and manager multiple stakeholder groups and vendor partners toward action.
• Professional demeanor and willingness to cooperatively participate on a team in a mission-based organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive client and employee information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience managing budgets of up to $500k
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage time effectively to solve problems, and respond appropriately to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Ability to learn quickly, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and external partners.
• Experience working with diverse groups and nonprofits with multiple community stakeholders.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management and event or campaign production.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Prioritization
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Organizational skills

Work Environment: Office environment, intermittent noise.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables Evergreen Goodwill to better meet our mission and serve our diverse customers and staff. We strongly encourage Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

About Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization that has been an integral part of the community since 1923 and was founded by a group of local business people who recognized a need for training and employment for those without job skills. Our thrift stores fund the free job training and education programs we offer across our Northwest Washington service area.

We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees' differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility.