[OSGeo-Jobs] OGC Careers - Executive Director – Marketing and Communications

[Mateusz Loskot]

Forwarded from OGC Newsletter:

http://www.opengeospatial.org/ogc/organization/careers/ExecDirectorMktgComm2012

Executive Director – Marketing and Communications


    OGC Careers

The OGC seeks to hire an Executive Director for Marketing and
Communications. This full time position is responsible for the
planning and execution of a broad range of marketing, communications
and education program activities to raise awareness and increase
application of OGC standards by technology providers and users
worldwide. These activities also encourage participation in OGC
programs through membership growth and direct sponsorship of /
participation in OGC programs.

Reporting to the President and CEO of the OGC and working with OGC
staff, board, membership and partner organizations, the Executive
Director for Marketing and Communications (EDMC) is responsible for
planning, budgeting and executing consortium programs designed to
promote the adoption of OGC standards by developers and users
worldwide. The role also involves encouraging participation in OGC
membership based on the value of using open standards and the return
on investment available.

As a key member of OGC executive staff, the EDMC will have overall
responsibility for ensuring that OGC marketing & communications
activities effectively address both technical professionals and
decision-makers at program management and policy levels. This means
emphasizing the value and benefits of OGC’s consensus standards
process to encourage membership retention and growth, investment and
participation in Interoperability Program initiatives, use of OGC’s
compliance testing and certification resources, and uptake of OGC
standards within and across communities of interest.

The EDMC will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and
communications strategy to address industry sectors and communities of
interest identified by the OGC Business Plan. EDMC responsibilities
include directing conference, workshop, and seminar activities, as
well as the management of press releases, placement of articles and
preparation of educational briefings. The EDMC will also direct OGC
Technology Office staff responsible for the development, operation and
maintenance of all OGC public and member related web service support,
including delivery of OGC member portal, online meetings, webinars,
and other related collaborative services.

Core knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Essential:

    Ability to work effectively with others in a virtual work environment
    Ability to adapt work schedule to accommodate international
communications when necessary
    Ability to travel nationally and internationally 12-16 weeks per year
    Understanding of the geospatial and location based services marketplace
    Knowledge of open standards, particularly benefits of applying standards
    Experience in developing training materials/coursework
    Demonstrated experience / skill in public speaking, written communications
    Prior experience in marketing, communication campaign development
    Excellent program / project management and budgeting skills
    Familiarity with IT, Web 2.0, and social networking concepts



Desirable:

    Previous supervisory experience
    Website content management experience
    Good social networking skills, with platforms such as LinkedIn or Twitter



Education:

Undergraduate or higher degree, preferably with concentration in one
or more of the following areas: geomatics, information technology,
communications and marketing

Work Location:

OGC offers a flexible work environment, emphasizing work from home
arrangements. Employee location in Europe or N. America near major
airport hub is preferred due to travel requirements.

Travel:

This position requires frequent national and international travel,
with up to 16 weeks of travel per year.

Salary:

Negotiable.

Benefits:

OGC offers a generous benefits package. Contact us for details.

To be considered fro this position, send your resume along with salary
requirements and references to: jobs at opengeospatial.org

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Mateusz Loskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net