Employment Opportunities

GuideStar is the largest source of information on this country's 1.8 million nonprofits and private foundations and will serve over 10 million users this year. Funded initially by large foundation grants, today most of our operating revenues are derived through sale of products and services and a sustainable business model.

Does inventing the tools to connect people with data, nonprofits with funders, and foundations with organizations that can make a difference sound appealing? Does paving the road to openness and transparency in the nonprofit sector using technology sound exciting? Does using technology to make a difference in the world sound more rewarding than what you're doing now?

We might just have a place for you here.

Current Openings

Director, Business Development
Media Relations Intern
Part-Time Marketing Associate
Thought Leadership and Social Media Intern

How to Apply

E-mail cover letter, résumé, and salary guidelines in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to jobs@guidestar.org.

If you prefer to mail your application, send these materials to:

HR Director
GuideStar USA
4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 220
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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Director, Business Development

Primary Purpose

Develop market, promote and sell GuideStar's products and value-added services to professionals and organizations servicing the nonprofit sector.

Reports To

Senior Vice President

Supervises

N/A

Responsibilities

Acquire new business for GuideStar. This is a "hunter" role.
Assist in the development of sales strategy to penetrate named accounts and geographic responsibilities.
Execute sales strategy to maximize the value of named accounts and accounts in geographic responsibilities.
Assist in the delivery of products and services to clients.
Work with other account/product managers to offer, implement, and support all GuideStar products across all market segments.
Develop a robust network of contacts within named accounts and accounts in geographic responsibility to ensure GuideStar is "in the conversation."
Actively consult with prospects and clients to understand their needs and align GuideStar's resources to meet their needs.
Actively communicate opportunities and issues to sales leadership on a regular basis.
Utilize sales tracking tools to effectively manage all opportunities in named accounts and in geographic responsibilities.
Effectively forecast sales, and maintain an appropriate pipeline of sales opportunities.
Responsible for sales quota assigned and the completion of any necessary sales reporting required.
Represent GuideStar as needed.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Working Relationships

Work with Business Operations to ensure error-free execution on sales orders, invoices, and contract administration. Work with Product Management to identify high-value market opportunities. Integrate sales and customer service on all products; work with commercial and nonprofit professionals to assess needs and wants and to promote GuideStar products and services. Work with Marketing to maximize the value of promotions and actively suggest opportunities for outreach that will introduce more potential customers to GuideStar offerings. Work with IT to ensure customer deliveries correspond with deliverables as described in our contracts. Assist Research whenever possible to ensure maximization of value creation. Be a positive influence on the entire organization and culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, concentration in marketing or business preferred
Relevant experience in sales and/or marketing
Familiarity with technology and computer software
A high aptitude for utilizing current technology to achieve goals
Experience in Internet usage and navigation
Ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with a diverse constituency
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a creative problem solver
Good public speaking and writing skills
Creative thinker with the ability to work in a rapidly changing work environment
Willingness to travel if needed
Entrepreneurial spirit

Status

Exempt

Media Relations Intern

Do you want to learn more about media relations? Do you want to get head start on your career while you're still in school? Let GuideStar USA, Inc. help with a partnership between you, your school, and GuideStar's Marketing Department in its Washington, D.C., office.

This part-time college credit internship puts you at an advantage by combining your academic studies with on-the-job training and relevant career experience. You'll apply theories and work on projects that give real-life meaning to your classroom instruction. The position is on a volunteer basis, but GuideStar is committed to working with your relevant advisors and professors to ensure that the experience you gain is practical and career-building.

Primary Purpose

Support GuideStar's Public Relations and Social Media Marketing Manager in the execution of media relations strategies. This is a 15 hours per week, hands-on job with significant commitments to participation in traditional media relations activities.

Reports To

PR and Social Media Manager

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support the implementation of a comprehensive media relations strategy including fielding calls from the media, pitching feature stories and third-party commentary from GuideStar's experts, drafting and placing bylined articles in target publications, researching letters to the editor and opinion editorial opportunities, etc.
Responsible for daily traditional media monitoring, and gathering metrics related to GuideStar's media activity
Establish and maintain editorial contact lists and editorial calendars, and pursue and fulfill editorial opportunities
Craft messages, talking points, and other strategic communication correspondence

Qualifications

Currently studying public relations, communications, journalism, or communications-related courses
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive projects with professional quality
Team player attitude, demonstrated by being flexible and responsible as well as being a self-starter
Expert knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How Do I Apply?

E-mail the following items to Judy Jennings at jjennings@guidestar.org:

Letter explaining interest in this internship, dates of availability, and any specific interests in public relations or marketing
Résumé

Who Is Eligible?

Current college undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for the internship program. To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree, certificate, or diploma (full-time or part-time), and at least 18 years of age. You also need to be in good academic standing at your school and a U.S. citizen.

What Are the Benefits?

Hands-on public relations and marketing work experience
Flexible work schedule
May qualify for credit toward degree requirements

About GuideStar

GuideStar USA, Inc., www.guidestar.org, connects people and organizations with information on the programs and finances of more than 1.8 million IRS-recognized nonprofits. GuideStar serves a wide audience inside and outside the nonprofit sector, including individual donors, nonprofit leaders, grantmakers, government officials, academic researchers, and the media.

Part-Time Marketing Associate

Primary Purpose

Support GuideStar's marketing manager in executing marketing campaigns and post-campaign analytics. This position will research marketing activities, manage webinar and conference logistics, and perform campaign data analysis.

Reports To

Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the implementation of marketing campaigns for daily e-mails, paid online advertising, and Google AdWords.
Assisting with copywriting and editing for advertising and e-mail campaigns.
Responsible for conference logistics management—assist in registration, planning and collateral preparation for 2011 conferences.
Manage logistics before and create post-webinar reports based on attendee survey feedback, and provide insight for future webinars.
Responsible for monitoring and responding to daily webinar inquiries.
Preparing reports on marketing campaigns and corresponding success metrics.
Researching thought leaders in the nonprofit sector and providing weekly reports on articles and appearances.
Researching marketing best practices and providing occasional reports on trends in the industry.

Qualifications

Graduate of marketing, communications, public relations, or communications-related degree program.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive projects with professional quality.
Team-player attitude, flexible and responsible, and a self-starter work-ethic.
Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with MS Access a plus.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign a plus.

How Do I Apply?

E-mail the following items to Judy Jennings at jjennings@guidestar.org:

Letter explaining interest in this internship, dates of availability, and any specific interests in marketing or advertising
Résumé

What Are the Benefits?

Hands-on marketing and data analysis experience
Flexible work schedule
May qualify for credit towards degree requirements

About GuideStar

Thought Leadership and Social Media Intern

Do you want to learn more about the public relations field? Do you want to get head start on your career while you're still in school? Let GuideStar USA, Inc. help with a partnership between you, your school, and GuideStar's Marketing Department in its Washington, D.C., office.

Primary Purpose

Support GuideStar's Public Relations and Social Media Marketing Manager in the execution of public relations and social media strategies. This is a 15 hours per week, hands-on job with significant commitments to thought leadership and social media participation, organization, research, and writing.

Reports To

PR and Social Media Manager

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support the implementation of a comprehensive thought leadership plan including researching and securing speaking opportunities, bylined articles, awards, and other relevant opportunities for GuideStar and its experts
Monitor public discourse on nonprofit topics in the social media sphere—blogs, forums, Facebook, Twitter, etc.—and present opportunities for GuideStar's experts to participate
Responsible for metrics gathering as it relates to GuideStar's individual social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, blogs, SlideShare, YouTube, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, Flickr, Ning
Craft messages, talking points, presentations, blogs, and other strategic communication correspondence
Court third-party endorsements of our expert opinions to enhance our reputation and visibility

Qualifications

Currently studying public relations, communications, journalism, or communications-related courses
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive projects with professional quality
Team player attitude, demonstrated by being flexible and responsible as well as being a self-starter
Expert knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How Do I Apply?

E-mail the following items to Judy Jennings at jjennings@guidestar.org:

Letter explaining interest in this internship, dates of availability, and any specific interests in public relations or marketing
Résumé

Who Is Eligible?

What Are the Benefits?

Hands-on public relations, social media, and marketing work experience
Flexible work schedule
May qualify for credit toward degree requirements