Dudley DeBosier is looking to add a Difference Maker to our Marketing team!

Do you love people? Are you enthusiastically passionate about branding and communications? Are you energetic and creative? If that sounds like you and you value community partnerships, then we want to hear from you!

This is an opportunity to work with a top law firm in Louisiana who has both the desire and resources to give back and make a Difference in our communities. The Community Relationship Coordinator is the face of Dudley DeBosier, responsible for coordinating all aspects of the firm’s reputation, engagement, and interactions within the community. They will plan, develop, implement, and analyze community campaigns, sponsorships, marketing efforts, and related events to nurture a strong brand identity, increase awareness of DDB, and develop an enviable image. They will develop strategies and programs to positively represent DDB and make meaningful contributions to our community.

Our ideal candidate has experience strategically planning and executing campaigns, projects, or outreach.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for Dudley DeBosier’s Difference Maker Initiatives, including, but not limited to:
• Nonprofit Relationships
• Leadership Academy
• Random Acts of Kindness
  

• Oversees Community Relations
• Develops and executes marketing strategies and campaigns to increase Dudley DeBosier’s community footprint
• Develops and expands relationships with community leaders and members
• Supports marketing initiatives and represents DDB at community events
• Increases Dudley DeBosier’s brand awareness and likeness within the community
• Speaks publicly at events, interviews, and presentations on behalf of DDB
  

• Coordinates DDB Community Events
• Manages Community Events/Initiatives, including planning, execution, and evaluation
• Plans, develops, implements, and organizes community events, outreach programs, and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the firm
  

• Oversees DDB Community Campaigns
• Works alongside the marketing team and advertising agency to launch community campaigns and proof campaign assets and content
• Creates and plans programs that engage and support the community and employees
  

• Responsible for Community Sponsorships, including recommendations, execution, and evaluation
  

• Responsible for Public/Media Relations
• Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company.
• Drafts and distributes press releases, positive publicity materials, and marketing materials to media partners
  

• Responsible for Community Referral Relationships
  

• Maintains Brand Consistency, including all communications channels, internal communications, community outreach, and sponsorship initiatives
  

• Reports and Reviews Analytics on Key Metrics

ABILITIES

Willingness to embrace and carry out Dudley DeBosier’s Core Values:

• Do What is Right, Not What is Easy

• Take Care of Our Team

• Take Care of Our Clients

• Do Great Work

• Have Fun

• Give Back

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Engaging/Relationship Building: having a natural love of people and a knack for building and growing productive cross functional relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners; responsible for understanding needs and how to strategically meet those needs
• Empathetic: ability to prioritize emotions and feelings of others to build trust and foster lasting relationships within our community
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: the ability to work with all levels of people (executives, clients, team members) and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Listener/Rapport Builder: ability and desire to build rapport with our team and community through active listening and strategic approach
• Skilled Communicator: highly skilled written and verbal communicator within our organization and across a wide variety of audiences/platforms/mediums, including presentations; proper use of sentence structure, grammar, and spelling
• Strong Negotiator/Ability to Persuade
• Strategic & Tactful: ability to approach work strategically and to execute assignments at a tactical level
• Results Oriented: has a commitment and enthusiasm for performance metrics, and continuous improvement
• Evaluation: ability to evaluate cost of a campaign and compare it to the benefits for the firm
• Analytical: spot trends, make predictions, and recommend strategies
• Creative: creativity in developing programs/methods that create mutually beneficial partnerships
• Collaborative/Team Player: ability and desire to successfully work with a team, different opinions, and different goals to achieve a common goal
• Strong Work Ethic/Self-Starter/Reliable: ability to stick to deadlines, follow through on promises, deliver tasks, and over-communicate any obstacles without direct supervision
• Proactive/Critical Thinker & Problem Solver: ability to predict/control an outcome rather than respond to it; however, when problems arise, ability to look at it from multiple angles to solve it
• Organized: manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, on time and on budget; ability to work well under pressure of multiple projects having competing deadlines, and with minimal supervision; manage calendars and email
• Adaptable: ability to work and thrive in an ever-changing, fast paced environment; be flexible and open-minded to change
• Coachable: open-minded and committed to growth; desire to learn and open to asking for and receiving feedback
• Desire/Ability to Learn: eager to explore new strategies and marketing opportunities
• Creative Problem Solving / Consensus Decision Making: ability to find a solution that benefits all parties involved
• Respectful: Ability to manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
• Microsoft Suite/Google Drive Proficient: thorough knowledge of Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and Outlook

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

• Indoors / sometimes outdoors for events
• Fast-paced, fluid, collaborative, high-performing

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent travel between offices, to/from events, and meetings with community partners; mileage reimbursement; must have access to personal transportation

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Some light lifting

Time Requirements:

• 8-hour workdays, 5 days per week; frequent evening/weekend hours

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

• 5+ years of professional experience planning campaigns, projects, or outreach

Preferred:

• Experience in the legal space

• Outside sales experience

OUR BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Telemedicine Access
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• FSA and Dependent Care
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule for Work-Life Balance
• Frequent Firm Events to Promote Team Building
• Book Club: Earn $$ to Read