Account Executive, Rapid Response & Emerging Issues

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:  Fors Marsh is seeking a candidate who will provide support in the areas of project management, content development, media relations, partner engagement, digital and social media, and more for programs and campaigns with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. As part of a team, you’ll collaborate with creative, writing, and communications staff to provide quality services to our federal clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the coordination and tracking of project timelines and deliverables.
• Providing project management support, such as note-taking, schedule coordination, monthly status reports, assistance with invoicing, and coordination with the Finance and Accounting Team.
• Supporting the preparation of client-facing materials and documentation, including plans, presentations, memos, meeting notes, and reports.
• Supporting communications projects in the areas of content and creative development, stakeholder engagement and outreach, public relations (PR), and social media.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic communications and campaign plans.
• Contributing to the development of designed materials (e.g., templates, social graphics, brochures) and content (e.g., FAQs, PowerPoint slides, website copy).
• Providing support with media relations activities (e.g., building media lists, tracking coverage).
• Providing digital marketing support (e.g., developing content calendars, writing social media messages, writing eblasts, and drafting analytics reports).
• Providing partnership engagement support (e.g., researching potential partners, providing logistics support for partner activities, developing toolkits).
• Staring to show initiative, ask meaningful questions, and understand the context behind the work.

Qualifications:

Required -

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience 2+ years in project management support and marketing strategy/strategic planning.
• Experience supporting various facets of communications and marketing plans including strategy development media relations, social media marketing, and project management.
• Excellent organization, writing editing, and oral communication skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Strong quality control, proof-reading, and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.

Preferred -

• Previous agency experience.
• Background or interest in public health.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams.
  

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors’ packages. Ways we are unique? 

• Ability to make an impact on people’s lives, both internal and external to the organization. 
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage. 
• Remote work. 
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours. 
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value. 
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment. 
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset. 
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off. 
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups. 
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network. 

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

FM Career mapping: Account Executive

Location: Remote, United States Residents only

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.