As a key member of TRIP’s team, the Marketing and Partnership Director will manage corporate fundraising and marketing, while also engaging in all other aspects of the organization, including program and administration. Additionally, the Director will oversee social media strategy and content, represent TRIP at industry meetings and events where needed, and work closely with the Executive Director on board relationships. This remote position requires occasional travel for conferences and board meetings (no more than five times per year).
Core Responsibilities & Impact:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Fundraising
Marketing
Social Media
Media Impact Analysis
Industry Liaison
Skills:
Writing
Industry Interaction
Desired Skills:
Graphic Design
WordPress
Partnership Development:
In conjunction with Executive Director, develop new board member and partnership contribution strategies, and strengthen existing relationships.
Maintain timely outreach to TRIP contributors and potential contributors.
Activate TRIP invoices based on contributors' requested schedules.
Help identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual prospects.
Monitor and follow up on contributions.
Collaborate with the Executive Director on year-end accounts receivable projections.
Work with the Executive Director and Controller to reconcile revenue statements.
Ensure accurate and timely updates of data records and digital files.
Provide responsive communication to TRIP board and industry stakeholders.
Maintain updated language about TRIP board roles and responsibilities.
Draft development and communication materials, including emails, print media, presentation templates, and acknowledgments.
Marketing:
Coordinate social media strategy and content.
Support requests and inquiries about TRIP participation and information.
Develop and update program reports for quarterly meetings and targeted conferences and presentations.
Collaborate with the Program team on national/state reports, releases, and results.
Attend Zoom meetings with national/state partners to discuss TRIP strategy.
Provide input during report review and revision.
Direct graphic design for custom report graphics.
Track and report media reach.
Liaise with industry trade publications for in-kind contributions via article/ad placements.
Support Conferences and Board Meetings:
Represent TRIP during webinars, board and stakeholder meetings, and conferences.
For TRIP Board Meetings:
Create quarterly summaries for the Board of Directors, including contributions and fundraising status.
Prepare Program Report, Fundraising/Marketing report, funding sources, and PowerPoint for meetings.
For Industry Conferences:
Represent TRIP at various industry conferences when/where needed, either at the TRIP booth or during networking functions.
Qualifications, Technical Skills & Competencies:
Minimum 5-8 years of marketing, development and/or membership experience.
Preferred experience in a non-profit, membership or chapter-based organization. Knowledge of construction, transportation and/or road infrastructure industry is a plus.
Proven success in coordinating fundraising campaigns and/or membership drives.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and apply learnings.
Excellent written, speaking, editing, and research skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit discretion, diplomacy, and integrity.
High relational awareness, emotional intelligence, and community-oriented spirit.
Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Self-starter and collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
Required tech skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Microsoft Office, and Zoom.
Desired tech skills: Design and web skills in a program(s) such as Canva, Adobe Creative, WordPress, and social media knowledge.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $80-95k, depending on experience.
Benefits: Full medical and dental, 401k, paid vacation and sick time.
FLSA Status: Exempt
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line "TRIP Marketing and Partnership Director" to chair@tripnet.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis with screening interviews beginning as early as April. The position will start in June 2025.
Founded in 1971, TRIP is a private nonprofit organization that researches, evaluates and distributes economic and technical data on surface transportation issues. TRIP promotes transportation policies that help relieve traffic congestion and its impact on air quality, improve road and bridge conditions, make surface travel safer, and enhance economic productivity. TRIP is sponsored by insurance companies, equipment manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers, businesses involved in highway and transit engineering and construction, labor unions, and organizations concerned with an efficient and safe surface transportation network that promotes economic development and quality of life.
Our Vision: To be the essential source of strategic messaging achieved through innovation and collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders to achieve sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.
Our Mission: TRIP is a credible source of data and information for a diverse group of transportation stakeholders; delivers news and social media coverage of transportation issues and messages; and, informs and promotes discussion of policies that improve the movement of goods and people, make surface travel safer, and enhance economic development and productivity.
