Marketing Manager

GPS Education Partners, Inc.

Our Mission: GPS Education Partners is an innovative education model that uniquely prepares students to succeed in technical careers and promotes viability for business.

Our Purpose: Helping the millions of young people who are underserved by the education system find their purpose and a pathway to a productive life.

Our Niche: Credentialed, work-based learning.

Our Target: By 2025, as a result of our workplace learning methodology, 10,000 students become employed in technical careers.  

http://www.gpsed.org


Position Details

Marketing Manager
Job
Full-time
5/1/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI

We are GPS Education Partners; we are fundamentally changing the way technical education is delivered in the U.S., and we are looking for enthusiastic team members to join our team and be a part of our incredible mission as we grow to new heights.

By leveraging our credentialed youth apprenticeship program, we are changing trajectories of students’ lives and impacting the future of our students, businesses, and local communities.

We have a professional, dynamic team that is dedicated to our mission and to positively impacting the personal, leadership, and technical skills our students acquire before graduation.

If you are a self-starter, goal-oriented, and enjoy meaningful work in a fast-paced team environment, then we would like to hear from you today.

GPS Education Partners is seeking a Marketing Manager. The Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for execution of long and short-term marketing strategy. 

Core Responsibilities:

  • Execution of long and short-term marketing strategy with an understanding of the driving factors for a diverse group of stakeholders including manufacturing/business partners, parents/students, school districts/educators, donors and the broader community. 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communication plan to support GPS Education Partners corporate brand and business development initiatives for a dynamic, growing organization with an innovative model of education. 
  • Lead the development and communication of key value propositions to support overall business strategy for each primary stakeholder through multiple methods. 
  • Assist in the planning and execution of annual events including graduation ceremonies, open house events, ribbon cutting ceremonies and annual fundraising event in collaboration with Executive Leadership team.  
  • Develop and implement strategic web design, content and layout with Executive Leadership team including the creation of graphic design content.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to execute a strategic marketing plan. 
  • Innovative thinker to guide branding, communications and creation of media collateral.
  • Print/digital design and social media management experience required. 
  • Ability to manage resources and achieve goals within tight timelines. 
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. 
  • Agency skills not required. 

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications 
  • 5 years of experience including strong project management skills.

GPS Education Partners offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including:

  • Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time 
  • Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) 
  • Wellness Program 
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
  • Annual Corporate Bonus


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