Marketing Manager

The Cycle Effect is a Colorado-based nonprofit that mentors through mountain biking. We serve adventurous 10-18 year old girls who may not have the opportunity to participate in the sport. We believe in the transformational powers of belonging and self-fulfillment and we are looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team!

Our Values: Explore our organizational values embedded in every part of The Cycle Effect's work: equity, belonging, compassion, courage, thriving and fun HERE. All team members understand and are committed to our organization’s mission and values.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead all marketing efforts for the organization across all counties (Eagle, Mesa, Routt and Summit)

• Responsible for preparation of all developmental mailing designs and virtual fundraising campaign content, working closely with the Development team

• Create all public facing collateral for programs and recruitment efforts

• Create an overall marketing plan and strategy for the year

• Oversee website maintenance and updates, events calendar, blogs

• Create email plan, develop content, and create e-blasts through Mailchimp; build a process and manage e-news database 

• Liaison with media outlets for press releases, advertisements and media coverage, create strategy, budget and monitor effectiveness

• Manage social media sites (posts, campaigns, strategy) and Google Analytics

• Manage any outside vendors/partners for marketing and branding work

• Responsible for creating and designing engaging content

• Set-up event pages on Facebook, event calendar and provide support for promotional aspects of all events

• Spearhead photography and manage photos

• Create talking points and speeches for events and media coverage

• Point person to create and oversee all video production in-house and with videographers

• Work with supervisor to manage marketing budget

• Design and create all swag, collateral and office supplies, including: brochures, rack cards, stickers, letterhead, posters, envelopes, etc

• Oversee inventory and ordering of collateral supplies

• Assist with design and layout of jerseys, socks, water bottles, etc

• Production of annual report

• Oversee fulfillment of sponsorship benefits, including advertising and collateral material, including creation of sponsorship opportunities.

• Act as point of contact for community outreach and engagement events throughout the year, including booth logistics and staffing.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate as an active member of the development/marketing team and attend staff meetings and program meetings, when applicable

• Special projects when needed and as assigned  

• Must build relationships with key stakeholders and donors

• Assist with other department functions (ie: program practices, administrative tasks, inventory) on an as needed basis 

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of supporters and audiences to build long-term relationships

• Exceptional computer skills with Google (Docs, Calendar, Drive, Forms, Admin, AdGrants, etc), Mailchimp, Adobe Photoshop, Canva,  Illustrator, Squarespace, social media platforms and software

• Professional social media experience required

• Must be a team player

• Highly organized with a professional demeanor

• High energy and passion for The Cycle Effect mission

• High level of critical thinking skills and creativity

• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships with various types of people (participants, sponsors, donors, volunteers, board members, etc.)

• Self-motivated to initiate projects for the improvement of The Cycle Effect

• Willingness to do whatever is needed

Requirements:

• Minimum three to five years of experience with demonstrated success in a marketing role

• Minimum two years management experience preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit organization preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Valid Driver’s License & clean driving record

• Preferably resides in Eagle, Routt, Summit or Mesa County

• Spanish language skills preferred

• Must be flexible to work occasional night/weekend events and willingness to travel

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Must pass a background check

Benefits Include:
Salary range: $50,000-60,000
Benefits include: Health and dental insurance, retirement match contribution, gear, maintenance discounts, pro-deals, phone stipend, wellness stipend, access to company equipment: bike, gear, uniforms, paid race entry fees, and continuing education. 

Other benefits include: Flexible work schedule, possibility for bonuses, staff days with various  team-building adventures from staff bike rides, team lunches, ski days, fat biking, yoga, and other activities. 

How to Apply 
Please visit www.thecycleeffect.org/jobs to submit your official application along with your cover letter and professional resume, including your values statement.