Position Title:

Marketing & Communications Lead

18-month contract (not employee), potential to extend

Position Description:

Contracted position to provide marketing and communications support to RAIN (www.oregonrain.org). This is an independent contractor position and not an employee position. This person/company will work closely with RAIN’s CEO, Development & Operations Director, Resiliency Program Director, and team of contractors to help us serve and elevate the entrepreneurial ecosystem around the state of Oregon.

Regional Focus: Lane, Linn, Benton, and Grant Counties (other regions could be added over time)

Location: This is a remote position, but the contractor must reside in Oregon

Travel: 15 – 20%

Description: Are you passionate about crafting, telling, and pitching stories about entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you have the ability to produce high-quality design work that’s deadline-driven? Do you have amazing organizational skills? Do you enjoy being a part of making an impact in Oregon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and elevating the voices of entrepreneurs and innovators? Have you been told you have an excellent work ethic and produce high-quality marketing and communications materials?

If you can answer yes to all of these questions, RAIN wants to meet you! RAIN is hiring a person or company who considers themselves a “jack of all trades” when it comes to providing marketing and communications support to a high-performance team of entrepreneurs at a non-profit.

Contractor Responsibilities:

Content Strategy, Creation & Promotion: (80%)

• Develop a marketing and communications strategy with measurable outcomes
• Create and promote strategic content (i.e., media releases, newsletters, emails, video, social media campaigns, reports, graphics, presentations, impact reports, web content, etc.)
• Gather and share success stories from entrepreneurs, investors, and RAIN partners/stakeholders
• Draft and pitch media releases, manage media inquiries, speak to the media, and participate in interviews, as needed
• Monitor and update website content
• Monitor and post on our social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Ensure all approaches align with RAIN’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion statement/philosophy
  
• Abide by RAIN’s and our partners’ design and communications standards
  

Metrics & Reporting: (20%)

• Track metrics and report them back to the team (e.g., opens, click-thru-rates, shares, most/least clicked, other social metrics, etc.)
• Track media mentions and coverage
• Track and report on the happenings in the region’s entrepreneurial community

Qualifications:

• Able to work remotely and support a remote team of contractors located around the state
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines
• Able to pivot quickly without being flustered
• Detail-oriented and excellent project manager
• Excellent marketing, design, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Extreme bias toward action
• Self-starting ability; willing to innovate and adapt
• Strong leadership qualities
• Inclusive and diplomatic approach at all times
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, remain professional and organized, and prioritize follow-up
• Self motivated and able to work collaboratively with individuals from various backgrounds
• Experience with the following technologies: Google Suite, Zoom, Mailchimp, Hubspot CRM, SurveyMonkey, Eventbrite, Expensify, Adobe’s Creative Suite, Canva, Slack, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Understand contractor laws in Oregon

Contractor Fee: $3,500 – $4,000 / month

Contract (not employee)

*** Seeking to fill this position immediately ***

Dates: Jul 2021 – Sep 2022 (potential to expand)

To Apply:

Please email PROPOSAL + PORTFOLIO materials explaining interest and fit for this contracted position. Be sure to address your experience with the “Contractor Responsibilities” above.

Send with the subject “MarComm Lead Position” to: Caroline Cummings, RAIN’s CEO | [email protected]

RAIN is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and veterans.

About RAIN: RAIN (Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is run by experienced entrepreneurs and angel investors and exists to reduce barriers to entrepreneurship and innovation. Since 2014, RAIN has been invited to serve 23 cities across 5 counties in Oregon to help them build inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation economies.

RAIN’s Mission: To partner with communities to catalyze entrepreneurial ecosystems, connect entrepreneurs to resources–including overlooked entrepreneurs– and contribute to the creation of prosperous economies.

RAIN’s Vision: Communities support, value, and celebrate entrepreneurs; regional leaders recognize entrepreneurs are a primary creator of net new jobs; small and rural communities have thriving economies; and a culture of possibilities is embraced.

Visit www.oregonrain.org to learn more.