TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative/ SolarShare ,Community Investment & Marketing Manager Jobs in Canada

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

We thank you for your application but only those chosen for an
interview will be contacted; no phone calls please.

TREC is fully committed to equal opportunity employment.