Marketing Manager – Clear Sky Retreat Centre – Fort Steele, Near Cranbrook, British Columbia

This is a full-time position for an experienced and creative individual with a background in marketing and sales with a desire to learn in and from a spiritual community.

In exchange for your time, energy and expertise you will get to participate in Clear Sky’s vibrant awakening community through its Karma Yoga Program. This includes your food & accommodation, regular meditation instruction & practice, training in how to put spirituality into practice in daily life, effective communication, team work and much more.

Starting date: asap

Hours per Week: 40

We’re looking for someone who will be:

Self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide excellent service
Organized and able to create a positive, motivated workplace and to work effectively in an innovative and multi-tasked environment
Excited about meeting their targets
Energetic and an enthusiastic team players
Sincerely interested in participating in a spiritual community; meaning a desire to learn and practice meditative techniques and a willingness and ability to engage in honest communication.
Appreciative that living & working with the on-site team & staff dedicated to Awakening in this lifetime is a precious and rare opportunity

Role and responsibilities

Create an effective and relevant long term organizational marketing plan with guidance from the Clear Sky Chair and Executive Director
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement sales & marketing strategies that produce increased revenue and achieve goals.
Provide input and ideas into marketing initiatives and subsequently promote these initiatives and monitor responses
Spearhead the coordination of marketing materials including brochures, pitches and packages
Contribute a strong understanding of social media and utilizes it for publicity and customer conversion
Demonstrate cutting-edge creativity in the production of promotional print materials
Effectively oversee projects from beginning to end
Ensure all materials/projects are produced to specification on time and on budget
Have a solutions oriented approach to problem solving
Expertly juggle a variety of tasks and personalities, showing a high degree of flexibility and agility
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, upbeat attitude, self -reflective and the ability to represent Clear Sky with passion in a professional manner

Qualifications:

A post-secondary degree in Marketing, Social Media or Graphic Design with a diverse background in design, copywriting and branding
5-8 years of related experience
Strong attention to detail
Experience meeting with and working with people virtually
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong team player as well as demonstrable leadership experience
Successful project management experience where adherence to milestones, budgets and project goals have all been demonstrated
Ability to navigate through and at times update website

How to Apply

This is a minimum three month contract with a one-month trial to ensure that we work and play well together. Please read the page on our website entitled “Is Karma Yoga For You?” before applying. We offer a supportive and challenging workplace where communication and personal growth are highly valued. As mentioned above, interest and participation in mindfulness and awakening in community are required. Come join us, learn how to engage, enliven and grow yourself and those around you! Please email cover letter and resume to ky_application@clearskycenter.org

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