Communication Manager
Ruppert Nurseries is seeking a Communication Manager at its headquarters in Laytonsville, Maryland. The qualified candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or PR, and five to seven years of experience. Superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including grammar, editing and proofreading skills. A high level proficiency in writing is a must, including writing for the web, business correspondence, feature articles and news/PR writing. Familiarity with website design and ability to make recommendations for improvements in navigability, overall usability and search engine optimization—coordinating with design company to ensure project completion. Strong event-planning skills a must. Candidate should have tremendous attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritize and exercise good judgment. Additionally, this associate must have high energy, initiative and a passion for getting things done in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help direct internal communication efforts including employee newsletter, recognition programs and appreciation events
- Help direct external communication initiatives including a customer newsletter, new and existing company literature
- Write press releases and strategically pitch and place articles in industry trade publications and business publications
- Write/coordinate award submissions and recognition list submissions for local and national industry associations and business publications
- Manage several events—association events, corporate appreciation events and customer events throughout the year
- Coordinate photography of key jobs throughout the year
- Develop new / organize existing customer database
- Develop charitable giving guidelines and provide internal education about giving initiatives
- Assist with website redesign content management
- Coordinate community service initiatives
Additional helpful skills:
- Desktop publishing (In Design) and Photoshop experience helpful
- Familiarity with photography and videography
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Our corporate culture is defined by a strong work ethic, conscientiousness, community service, a positive image, commitment to safety, profitability and above all else, a respect for one another. These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business. The Communication Manager position offers medical insurance, 401k, paid time off, education reimbursement plus other benefits.
Ruppert Nurseries, Inc. provides commercial landscape installation and landscape management services in the mid-Atlantic and Atlanta regions and is also a 475-acre wholesale tree nursery in Montgomery County, Md.
Interested candidates should forward both a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Amy Snyder
7950 Hawkins Creamery Road / Laytonsville, Maryland 20882
E: asnyder@ruppertcompanies.com
P: (301) 414-0389
F: (301) 414-0151
