Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

Internal/External Posting

Annual Starting Range: $54,516.80 - $81,746.80

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: In Office

Senior Life Resources/Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is accepting applications for a dynamic, motivating team leader who works well in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Marketing Specialist to join our growing team at Senior Life Resources. As a Marketing Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness while embodying our core values that including compassion, dedication, and a commitment to serving our community.

Summary of Role: The Marketing Specialist will support Meals on Wheels and Senior Life Resources by being a vital member of our team, responsible for executing creative and effective marketing strategies to support our mission. This role involves developing and implementing promotion strategies across various platforms, maintaining relationships with local media, and creating compelling content that amplifies the organization's brand awareness.

Essential Functions:

 Develop creative and engaging content for communication platforms, including social media, website, newsletters, press releases, photography, promotional items, video, PowerPoint presentations, and print media.

 Collaborate effectively with leadership and staff to align marketing efforts with Meals on Wheels goals.

 Coordinate with external vendors to create marketing materials such as brochures, displays, mailings, photography, and videos.

 Take a lead role in special events planning and implementation.

 Collaborate with Executive Director and MOW Director to develop and implement branding to align with Meals on Wheels America

 Manage Meals on Wheels public relations with local media contacts.

 Research and implement industry best practices to enhance marketing effectiveness, processes, and content.

 Review analytic reports to measure and improve the success of marketing initiatives

 Elevate brand awareness

 Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field/equivalency.

 Three or more years of executing creative and effective marketing strategies

 Strong written and verbal communication skills

 Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics

 Must possess outstanding presence, self-confidence & enthusiasm, and be comfortable engaging with all levels of management.

 Work experience must demonstrate the ability to plan strategically and to successfully guide/execute special events. Excellent verbal and writing skills are required.

 Mastery in Adobe Suite (Especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Microsoft programs.

Contingency of Employment:

 Acceptable criminal history background check.

 Acceptable driving record.

 Must have a personal vehicle for business use.

 Must provide proof of insurance on personal vehicle.

Overview of Benefits:

Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage through an employer-sponsored plan.

HRA Eligibility with Generous Company Reimbursement

Twelve days of annual paid leave (vacation) per year. Vacation accrual begins on the date of hire.

1 sick hour earned for every 22 paid hours worked, accrued per year. Note: the carry-over cap for this position is 720 hours. Sick leave accrual begins on the date of hire.

Ten company-paid holidays per year

401 (k) retirement savings plan. In 2023, SLR offers up to a 3% match to the employee’s contribution. For example, a 2% contribution gets a 2% match from SLR, etc. Contribution and matching to 401 (k) will occur after 30 days from hire date.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Chaplain Service provides emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual support.

Public Loan Forgiveness eligible employer (If you are employed by SLR, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.)

Same Day Pay Available with Tap Check Services

8 Paid “Floating Time Off” Hours

How to Apply:

Visit https://www.seniorliferesources.org/careers for a detailed job description & and application. An SLR application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an official application but may be attached as supplemental information.

Open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, January 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

Home Care Services is a program of Senior Life Resources, an SE WA ALTC COG, and Yakama Nation contractor.

Senior Life Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.