Seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist

Seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with experience in graphic design and digital media to join our team. The ideal Marketing and Communications Specialist applicant would be organized, resourceful, team-oriented, and willing to try new things. Creativity is a must! This position requires excellent written and verbal communications skills, and a zest for promoting and growing our community.

Essential duties and key responsibilities

  • Social Media- Responsible for curating engaging content for all social media channels and writing short copy to reach target audiences. Includes graphics, video, and written content. Creativity is a must!
  • Develop and maintain a social media calendar that supports the strategic marketing plan.
  • Weekly E-Newsletter content and design
  • Design printed publications.
  • Create slideshow for annual meeting.
  • Website- update content
  • Digital Media -content, social and SEO, and the knowledge and creativity to reach All platforms.
  • Responsible for photos, captions, and member spotlight from Chamber Connections and other Chamber events.
  • Actively communicate with membership.
  • Assist with membership recruitment and retention.
  • Assist with Chamber events.
  • Update Community & Chamber Calendars

Qualifications

  • Adept at various graphic design programs and experienced with social media marketing.
  • Good time management, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
  • Willing to learn and apply new knowledge.
  • Well-organized and attentive to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and both verbal and written.
  • Must be enthusiastic in supporting the Chamber’s mission: “Visionary Leadership Promoting a Vibrant Business Community and Enhanced Quality of Life.”
  • Knowledge of the McPherson area is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Flexible hours (Full time, 35-40 hrs. – negotiable for the right person)
  • Hourly wages are $16-19 dependent on qualification and experience.
  • Vacation & Holiday Pay
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Insurance Stipend
  • A positive work environment!

If this full-time, benefits-eligible position (where you get to spend your days being creative, social, and promoting our community) sounds of interest to you, send a cover letter, resume with three business references, and examples of your graphic designs to chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org or drop them off at the McPherson Chamber office, 306 N. Main.