Director of Marketing
The School for Field Studies
Salem, Massachusetts

The School for Field Studies (SFS), the nation’s oldest and largest field-based, environmental study abroad program seeks a Director of Marketing to develop and implement a highly integrated marketing program designed to elevate the visibility of SFS and its distinctive programs across the globe; increase participation from prospective and enrolled students; deepen alumni, parent and donor engagement; and strengthen the position of SFS as a vital force in advancing the understanding of the complex connections between humans and nature and in developing sustainable solutions to critical environmental problems.

Located in historic Salem, Massachusetts, SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. It offers fully accredited, college level courses on a semester and summer basis, and conducts research for community clients through its five-year research plans. SFS operates Centers in Turks and Caicos, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Tanzania and Kenya with full time resident faculty and staff, and also offers related programs in Bhutan. Its educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by its local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where people live and work.

This $6 million global nonprofit organization has just completed a strategic planning process and is entering a period of growth. SFS alumni, more than 14,000 strong, are making valuable contributions in a multitude of professions throughout the world. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Operations and working collaboratively with the President and colleagues, the Director of Marketing (DoM) will create innovative strategies to expand programs and increase participation from diverse constituents and global communities. S/he will manage a fully-integrated marketing plan to promote and distinguish the SFS brand - enhancing its mission, image, perceived quality and relevance. S/he will develop and implement tailored marketing and communications activities for enrollment, academic and alumni programs, utilizing electronic, social media and print platforms. S/he will supervise a communications specialist and a marketing coordinator.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated achievement in developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies which resulted in increasing the visibility of, participation in and contributions to a nonprofit organization, preferably within the context of a higher education or environmental organization. An enthusiastic and performance-driven team player, s/he must possess cultural sensitivity and the ability to exercise sound judgment while working collegially in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment that requires handling multiple tasks around ambitious deadlines. The DoM will possess outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; and a passion to articulate and advance the SFS mission and purpose in collaboration with faculty, students, alumni, staff, donors and other stakeholders.

A Bachelor’s degree is required with a strong understanding of market research principles and experience in the application of constantly evolving digital age engagement technologies and techniques. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in the design, editing, and production of electronic and print materials, preferably in a higher education or environmental context. Prior study or travel abroad is desirable, as well as enthusiasm for environmental causes; knowledge of Spanish is a plus. Occasional travel as well as evening and weekend activity is expected, consistent with marketing work for a national charity.

SFS has retained Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group to assist in this recruitment. Vice President Tracy Welsh and Managing Associate Lisa Catapano are leading the search.

To Apply: More information about The School for Field Studies may be found at http://www.fieldstudies.org. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to: sfs-dom@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

The School for Field Studies is an equal opportunity employer.