Job Type: Full-time contract
Start Date: June 1, 2015
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000, depending on experience.
About TREC
TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization that has been working for more than 15 years to develop co-operatively owned renewable energy projects in Ontario and to educate about renewable energy, conservation, and the community power model.
Summary of Role
Are you passionate about solar energy and social finance? TREC is looking for a results-driven individual to lead the sales and marketing efforts for its client, SolarShare Co-operative. The Community Investment and Marketing Manager overseas Solar Bond fundraising, marketing, communications and outreach. Be a part of a fun, hard-working team of social innovators that is committed to green energy development and climate change mitigation. Our organization encourages work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and flexible work hours.
Successful candidates will be independent, articulate and quick on their feet, and have proven success in both a sales and marketing/communications role. The office is located in downtown Toronto and occasional travel within Southern Ontario outside of office hours is required. A valid G license is required.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development – Create and execute an annual sales and marketing strategy and budget to achieve goals set by TREC senior management, including media and social media strategy, and leveraging SolarShare members, networks, and partners. Our 2015 goal is $4 million in bond sales.
Solar Bond Fundraising – Ensure sales goals are met and report progress to management and board of directors on a monthly basis. Conduct in-person sales presentations and seek public speaking opportunities to present the solar bond and SolarShare’s story to relevant audiences.
Marketing Materials– Ensure our marketing materials are engaging and up to date. Develop written and visual content for SolarShare website, blog, e-newsletter, and social media.
Member Outreach – Organize event opportunities to engage members and volunteers, ensuring SolarShare is achieving its social mission of encouraging citizen participation in renewable energy projects.
Media and Public Relations – Manage SolarShare’s media relations efforts to ensure press releases and other media announcements are distributed in a timely manner to reflect SolarShare milestones. Manage third party consultants as required.
Volunteer Management – Train and manage volunteer “SolarShare Ambassadors” and Summer Outreach Assistant to support the execution of the overall marketing plan
Qualifications & Experience
At least 3 years experience in a related role
Demonstrated success in sales and marketing/communications
Experience with face-to-face marketing and event coordination
Strong writing and communication skills
Highly organized, self-motivated and independent worker
Confident public speaking ability
Basic financial investment knowledge
Knowledge of the renewable energy industry and policy environment in Ontario is an asset
Graphic design skills an asset
Strong inter-personal skills
Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Monday May 18th at 9 am.
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter as soon as possible as interviews will begin before the posting deadline.
Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to the attention of Julie Leach:
jobs@trec.on.ca
Please compile a cover letter and resume in PDF and send as a single attachment. Use your full name as the file name.
In your cover letter, please address how you would be successful in marketing and selling $4 million in Solar Bonds to relevant audiences over the next year.
You will be expected to familiarize yourself with the SolarShare website http://www.solarbonds.ca