Marketing Associate

Green Century Capital Management, Inc. administers the Green Century Funds, one of the first families of environmentally responsible and fossil fuel free mutual funds in the nation. We are adding a talented person to our marketing team to promote and market the funds to a broader audience. 

Green Century’s Marketing Associate will work closely with senior staff to devise and implement strategies for creatively marketing the Funds, focusing primarily on reaching individual investors through digital marketing, print marketing, event outreach and telephone inquiries.  We are looking for a candidate with excellent writing abilities, exceptional people skills, a passion for environmentally responsible investing, a proven ability to juggle multiple projects, and a good-natured personality that will further contribute to the strength of our team.

Key Responsibilities   

• Manage digital and print advertising strategies, including coordinating and evaluating direct mail.
• Plan and execute events, such as conferences.
• Oversee interactions with investors and prospective investors who call or email us with questions. Manage fulfillment of materials to prospective investors who request information.
• Create high-quality external content materials with a focus on digital and print advertisements, mailer materials and event merchandise. Work with senior staff to create slide presentations for speaking engagements.
• Manage relationships with vendors.
• Submit, track, and ensure marketing materials are compliant with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and securities regulations on a third-party platform.  
• Track, analyze and report on marketing data to measure the success of campaigns and make data-driven advertising decisions. Manage routines that add marketing names to the company’s CRM. Contribute to monthly marketing reports.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.          

Why you would be great for the job        

• You are organized and detail-oriented, someone who enjoys keeping the trains running on schedule. 
• You have excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal skills.
• You have familiarity with design software including but not limited to Canva and InDesign.
• You are very proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• You are a creative problem-solver. You adapt well to changing circumstances and new developments. 
• You have a team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity with a drive and ability to motivate others.
• You are ready to learn from some of the best marketers in the business. 
• You are eager to help change the world. The planet needs saving, and you are ready to help save it. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The starting compensation range for someone with 2-5 years of relevant experience for this position is $37,000-$41,000. Candidates at the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Green Century offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include need-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location 

Chicago, IL preferred. Boston, MA will also be considered for top candidates. 

About Green Century Funds 

Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) is the investment advisor of the Green Century Funds, one of the first families of responsible and diversified fossil fuel free mutual funds in the U.S. 

For over 30 years, Green Century has been the standard bearer of environmentally responsible investing. Green Century uses a three-pronged approach to deliver impact while seeking competitive returns.

Green Century: 

• Invests in companies aligned with environmental values. Instead of investing in environmentally dangerous industries such as coal, oil, gas and tobacco, Green Century Funds avoid these companies so that clients can match their ethics to their investments. 
• Leads an award-winning shareholder advocacy program. Our Green Century shareholder advocacy team directly presses global companies to improve their corporate sustainability practices. 
• Supports environmental and public health nonprofit organizations. Green Century is wholly owned by environmental and public health nonprofit organizations, and 100% of the profits we earn from managing the Green Century Funds can be used to support their critical work.

Our Mission and Values 

Green Century Capital Management is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Read more about our network and core values on The Public Interest Network's  website before you apply.

Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. 

COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodation is provided to the extent required by law.