Marketing and Communications Specialist

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Specialist
Department: Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Manager, Marketing and Communications
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Band: Level 2/Level 3
Position Summary:
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will support the organization's marketing and communications efforts by coordinating marketing projects and campaigns, events, and media opportunities. This role will involve day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications department, including assisting with digital and traditional media initiatives, content creation, and project coordination. The specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging and brand consistency across all platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of multi-channel marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive engagement.
• Coordinate marketing projects and campaigns from concept through execution and analysis.
• Support marketing efforts for key organizational events, including annual conventions and specialized programs.
• Manage content updates for websites and digital platforms to ensure an engaging user experience.
• Assist with creating marketing materials such as email and social media campaigns, promotional items, and digital content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new marketing initiatives and evaluate their success.
• Monitor and analyze marketing metrics to assess performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide project and database management support, including coordinating meetings and tracking deadlines and deliverables.

Communications Responsibilities:

• Contribute to internal and external communication strategies, including social media management and content creation.
• Assist in media relations and outreach efforts
• Coordinate media relations, including press conferences, media tracking, and responses.
• Support the production of integrated marketing and communications reports.
• Assist with logistics for events, sponsor fulfillment, and advertising opportunities.
• Support the Convention Planning Committee in marketing and communications efforts for the organization's annual conference, ensuring consistency in branding and promotional efforts.

Convention Support:

• Manage sponsor fulfillment requests by coordinating deadlines, ad specs, and website commitments.
• Research and organize convention giveaways, including pricing, availability, and logistics.
• Facilitate convention advertising, researching opportunities and managing artwork submissions.
• Assist with the press conference, including agenda creation and media credential management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in marketing and communications, including campaign management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience in digital marketing, event promotion, and content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with a passion for advancing the organization's mission.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Job Description Disclaimer
NSBE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS (for FT positions only) :
Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits, including the option to work remotely, vacation and personal time off, 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance benefits, eleven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan that matches up to 4%, and much more.
TRAVEL:
Travel is required for the Annual National Convention, Fall Regional Conferences, National Transition and Leadership Conferences. Occasional travel to other conferences, chapters, and other industry- related events may be required and assigned by management.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty.