Communications Campaign Specialist

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

GMB is seeking a Communications Campaign Specialist to support fast-paced campaigns for multiple clients, helping K-12 public school districts develop informational ballot proposal campaigns in Michigan. The role develops and implements communication strategies for client campaigns and works with internal and external teams to align plans with campaign goals. The specialist collaborates with the campaign planning team, K-12 Practice Lead, and other internal teams to create web and social media content, and drafts materials such as op-eds, press releases, fact sheets, and mailings. The role includes client meetings and discussions and travel throughout Michigan as needed. GMB offers flexibility to help balance travel and work hours outside the standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.

GMB describes its purpose as helping build strong communities through educational opportunity and works across the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through higher education, as well as in community spaces that support lifelong learning. It is an employee-owned company, with all ownership held by employees. GMB describes its workplace as flexible and inclusive, with a network-of-teams structure rather than a hierarchical pyramid.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of professional experience or robust internship experience in media, strategic communications, digital communications, public relations, or professional work on electoral or advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills, including the ability to communicate persuasively and professionally in writing to media, stakeholder, influencer, and voter audiences.
• Experience writing op-eds, blog posts, and social media posts on tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of current political and media landscapes.
• Ability to co-own projects and own components of larger projects with decreasing guidance, and to take initiative by iterating on existing processes.
• Must have current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build, manage, and sustain relationships with media outlets throughout Michigan to increase coverage of client bond election campaigns.
• Familiarity with graphic design programs and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strategic thinking, self-direction, and experience speaking to diverse audiences.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to thrive in an environment with team-based decision-making.
• Motivation to learn and grow, support team success, and try new ideas and continually improve.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement campaign communication strategies for external client projects.
• Work with internal and external teams to align campaign communication plans with campaign goals.
• Collaborate with the campaign planning team, K-12 Practice Lead, and internal teams to develop web and social media content that elevates campaigns.
• Draft op-eds, press releases, fact sheets, mailings, and other materials.
• Interact with clients through meetings and discussions.
• Travel throughout Michigan as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package.
• Employee ownership and a share in company profits.
• Flexible workplace that allows employees to decide where and how they work best.
• Flexibility to help balance travel and work hours outside the standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed