The New England Forestry Foundation seeks a full-time Marketing Specialist to implement and expand the North Quabbin Woods Project’s (NQW) wood products and ecotourism marketing program and regional branding effort. This job consists of a wide variety of responsibilities, with a shifting focus throughout the year.

Responsibilities:
1) Market NQW wood products and ecotourism.

• Identify new venues for promoting locally made wood products and the North Quabbin Region;

• Develop and update print material, web content, and advertisements promoting the region’s locally made products and recreation resources;

• Host booths at local and statewide festivals and farmer’s markets for wood products sales and referrals and North Quabbin regional promotion;

• Maintain marketing/media contact and deadline lists;

• Create/distribute press releases for NQW related events;

• Serve on ecotourism event and promotion committees (i.e. North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce Ecotourism Committee and local festival committees).

2) Coordinate annual publication of the North Quabbin Regional Map & Guide.

• Solicit advertising listings, update map and listing data;

• Distribute Map & Guide.

3) Co-manage the NQW Showroom.

• Manage product inventory;

• Update product information on website;

• Complete sales and provide referrals;

• Track customers/sales;

• Arrange showroom and storefront window.

4) Assist Project Director with coordination and expansion of the NQW artisan network.

• Assist with membership activities, meetings, and correspondence;

• Identify and contact new artisan members for the network.

5) Assist Project Director with development activities for NQW project.

• Research and co-write grant proposals for NQW programs.

6) Support New England Forestry Foundation Mission.

• Incorporate NEFF’s mission into the work of NQW;

• Attend NEFF staff meetings.

Desirable Characteristics:

• At least two years work experience in marketing;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Competent with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software;

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop/PageMaker/Illustrator;

• Experience researching and writing grant proposals;

• Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to interact comfortably with community members;

• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision;

• Creativity and initiative to conceive and implement new NQW programs;

• Availability to attend occasional night and weekend meetings and events;

• Familiarity with the North Quabbin region;

• Familiarity with (or interest in), land conservation, forestry, wood products and “buy local” efforts.

Location: NEFF’s North Quabbin office is located in the center of Orange, Massachusetts.

Salary and Benefits: Starting Salary range: $28,000 - $34,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package provided. NEFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. This position provides work diversity and many opportunities for learning on the job.

Duration: One-year salaried position with potential for further employment.

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to info@northquabbinwoods.org. No phone calls please. Applications should be submitted by May 15th, although applications will be reviewed until position is filled.