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 expand our integrated health communications efforts with agencies including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and Health Resources and Services Administration, among others.This individual will serve as senior leader in the practice, focusing on strategic planning, new business and proposal development, and leading and providing oversight of accounts, including public education campaigns, integrated support contracts, and special projects.
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 deliver results for clients.
• Cultivating a collaborative work environment and developing team members through mentoring.• Leading market research to identify and build a pipeline of new opportunities. • Leading new business and proposal efforts to win work and expand Fors Marsh’s health communication and social marketing portfolio.• Thinking creatively to solve tangible communications challenges through the application of research and data insights, technology, and creative execution.• Strengthening Fors Marsh’s brand through thought leadership.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, public relations, or related field.• 12-15 years of proven experience in leading health communications and public health projects as well as leading new business growth and development for a combination of federal agencies.• Ability to lead multifaceted teams and communications projects on behalf of federal and other clients in the public health and science space.• Ability to successfully advise and provide senior level counsel for a range of clients.• Strong verbal and written communications skills.• Ability to write and lead winning proposals.• 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.• 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.• 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.• Paid time off so you can volunteer your way.• Participation in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.• Product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.Salary: $165,000 – 190,000
FM Internal Career Map:
Director - Senior Director
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.
