Account Director, Social Marketing - Fors Marsh

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:   The Fors Marsh Social Marketing Division, part of the Health Communications practice area, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as senior project manager for a large, multifaceted contract.

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing complex, large scale (sometimes concurrent) contracts, including providing strategic insights and team oversight, spearheading direction-setting activities, and establishing and maintaining budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, serving as their trusted advisor and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.
• Leading a high-performing team of account managers, research experts, graphic designers and creative directors, web developers, and outreach specialists that delivers results for clients.
• Cultivating a collaborative work environment and developing team members through mentoring.
• Identifying and leading staff growth and development opportunities (e.g., leading Lunch-n-Learns, planning employee training, leading discussions during employee meetings).
• Thinking creatively to solve tangible communications challenges through the application of research and data insights, technology, and creative execution.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience leading health communications and public health projects.
• Ability to lead multifaceted teams and communications projects on behalf of federal and other clients in the public health space.
• Ability to successfully advise and provide senior level counsel for a range of clients.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.

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:  $135,000 - $155,000

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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