The
Client
Benchmark
Consulting has been retained by the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance (WWVWA)
to conduct a search for an Executive Director. The WWVWA is a marketing,
media and trade outreach member organization that is the essential voice
of the wine making and wine growing communities of the Walla Walla Valley.
To
learn more about the WWVWA and its members please visit www.wallawallawine.com.
The
Position
The
Executive Director�s role is crucial to the success of the Alliance�s mission.
Ideal candidates will possess marketing and public relations experience
and the combined qualities of leadership, diplomacy, and creativity to
become the voice of the Walla Walla Valley wine industry and to represent
it to the degree of quality for which the region is known. As well, they
must be able to effectively provide the same high quality service to members
within the organization.
Location
This
position is located in Walla Walla, WA.
Reporting
Relationships
This
position reports directly to the Board members. A full-time marketing director,
part-time administrative assistant and part-time accountant will report
to Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Communications/Public
Relations
Whether
written or spoken, communication in a wide variety of forms is a primary
role. It will range from daily phone interactions to copy writing to public
presentations. The audience is the membership, media, public, trade and
Board of Directors.
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Maintain
and develop an effective public relations program
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Maintain
and develop a pro-active wine industry trade and media program
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Liaison
to other community, industry, and regional organizations.
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In
both public and private settings, represent the WWVWA in the utmost professional
manner, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Marketing/Public
Relations
Working
with WWVWA committees and Marketing Director to develop creative marketing
& fundraising strategies. Manage those projects and special events
to effectively represent and further develop the image of the region, including
but not limited to:
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Collateral
Materials
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Website
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Press
Kit
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Special
Events
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Advertising
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Line
of Retail Alliance Products
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Appellation
Map
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Vintage
Walla Walla
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Back
Stage Pass
Diplomacy
Effectively
handling requests and inquiries in a professional manner that represents
the region accurately and the membership fairly relative to:
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Membership
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Industry
Organizations
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General
Public
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Media
Requests
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Community
Organizations
Organizational
Skills
Both
supervisory role and direct participation.
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Event
Planning � annual meetings, tastings, promotional activities, fundraising
opportunities
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Trade
& Media Relations � creating and managing familiarization tour itineraries
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Maintaining
the office
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Membership
status and materials
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Committee
work
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Meetings
� including Board of Directors, Committees, and General Membership
Financial
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Develop
and manage budget and individual project budgets
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Pursue
all possible funding sources, including fundraising partnerships and grant
writing
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Oversee
all activities related to finance including, but not exclusive to invoicing,
bill paying, banking and financial reporting
Administration
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Responsible
for hiring and supervising all employees. Currently, the WWVWA team of
employees includes a full-time marketing director, part-time administrative
assistant and part-time accountant
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Prepare
annual work program in conjunction with the Board of Directors and implement
plan as adopted
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Record
Keeping � membership records, tax information
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Database
� member information, valley data, mailing lists
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Phone
� the wine alliance is a resource for membership, media, trade and tourism
organizations
Education
and Training Requirements
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Four
year degree in Marketing, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent
industry experience
Position
Requirements
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Computer
skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
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Working
knowledge of PageMaker, Photoshop and Publisher helpful
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General
working knowledge of the wine industry, including distribution, sales,
marketing, sensory analysis, food and wine pairing, etc.
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Ability
to travel domestically and internationally
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Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability
to think strategically and work collaboratively
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Ability
to maintain a professional demeanor in a variety of situations
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Valid
Drivers License
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Ability
to lift and carry 40 pounds
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Willingness
to authorize Benchmark Consulting to perform background check per standard
procedure
The
client company and Benchmark Consulting are committed to an equal opportunity
hiring policy and work environment. If you are interested and qualified,
please contact:
Patrick
L. Wofford, Managing Partner
www.benchmarkhr.com
103
East Napa Street, Suite One
Sonoma,
CA. 95476
707-933-1500
707-933-1508
fax
E-Mail:
response@benchmarkhr.com
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