Project Manager - GP Creative Job at Consolidated Employer Services Recruiting i

Marketing & Communications Team

GP Creative is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Marketing & Communications team. The ideal candidate is a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for organization, an eye for detail, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects to happy clients on time and within budget. A passion for mission-minded work is crucial, and previous experience working with nonprofit organizations is a plus. Self-motivation and the ability to work with little oversight is a must. You will play a pivotal role in leading clients through the entire creative process, from concept to execution, all while communicating effectively with various stakeholders.

JOB SUMMARY

As a key member of the Marketing & Communications team, this highly organized and detail-oriented professional ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with the client's goals. This person leads projects from planning to execution, coordinating resources and ensuring clear communication with clients and team members. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing timelines, managing budgets, and resolving issues that arise throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate excels in multitasking, keeping multiple projects on track, and fostering collaborative relationships, all while ensuring that objectives are met and client satisfaction is maintained.

REPORTS TO: Marketing & Communications Team Lead

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(The following list of duties is not all-inclusive but describes the general nature of the job and its requirements. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time.)

• Development
  • Connect with new and existing clients to build relationships, determine their content and marketing needs, and present the value of working with GP Creative
  • Participate in creative development for all project types GP Creative offers (photo, video, web, design, etc.)
  • Develop proposals for projects and create realistic strategies within available resources
  • Assist with creative meetings to develop content and strategy; create and organize CPD (Creative Planning Document) to effectively communicate project details and creative direction. May include copywriting, shotlisting, and directing
• Take primary responsibility for the organization of project details, including proposals, due dates and deadlines, and staff assignments
• Communicate well with all relevant stakeholders, GP Creative team members, and clients
• Work closely with other team members to identify priorities and maintain project deadlines
• Work closely with GP Creative Team to uphold brand standards and maintain strong understanding of client identities, content needs, and goals

SKILLS + PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Experience working with nonprofit companies and small businesses preferred
• Ability to remain organized while managing several projects simultaneously
• Team player with a consistent positive attitude and the ability to manage others effectively
• Creative mindset, ability to think "outside the box" while remaining within the resources available
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work closely with clients
• Ability to recognize needs and implement solutions with little oversight; self-motivated
• Valid driver's license with no excessive traffic violations
• Very inventive thinker, a visionary leader who loves collaboration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Environment - This job primarily operates in an office-type setting with appropriate climate-control. Some tasks may require working outdoors and may be subject to varying environmental conditions.
• Physical Demands - This is a medium-work role which requires the ability to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently. Walking and standing are required frequently with the ability to kneel, crouch, lift, push, carry, twist, reach, and climb occasionally.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EXPECTATIONS AND COMPENSATION

• This position is to constitute one full-time exempt position, approximately 40 hours per week
• Benefits include flexible vacation policy, parental leave, casual attire and relaxed work environment, medical/dental/vision plans available, and company cell phone plan
• Hybrid work environment with mixture of virtual and in-person responsibilities

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

GP Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.