Marketing Specialist
Job Description
Support organizational growth and engagement by planning, executing, and optimizing marketing and communication initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing and communication initiatives aligned with organizational goals, including service line growth, recruitment, community outreach, and brand awareness.
- Manage marketing projects end-to-end from intake through completion, including prioritization, scheduling, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and maintain digital marketing channels such as website content, social media platforms, and email communications, along with other digital engagement tools.
- Administer and optimize CRM and marketing technology platforms, including audience segmentation, campaign deployment, workflow automation, reporting, and data integrity.
- Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics and audience engagement trends, then provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and return on investment.
- Create and manage written, visual, and multimedia content that supports organizational messaging, brand standards, and communication objectives.
- Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and external partners to support marketing initiatives, production needs, and budget stewardship.
- Serve as a marketing resource for organizational leaders and stakeholders by providing guidance, recommendations, and support for communication and promotional efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, public affairs, CRM administration, website management, project management, or related areas.
Technologies
- CRM and marketing technology platforms
- Email communications and social media platforms
- Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
Key Skills
- Digital marketing and campaign management
- CRM administration and marketing automation
- Content development and multimedia production
- Marketing analytics and reporting
- Project and workflow management
- Market research and strategic planning
- Vendor and stakeholder relationship management
- Strong written and visual communication
- Organization, prioritization, and independent problem-solving
- Proficiency with marketing, content management, and creative design technologies
Preferred
- Experience managing cross-functional projects while balancing competing organizational priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to independently manage projects and recommend operational improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, marketing reports, and performance analytics.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and external service providers.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, or similar design and video editing tools.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
- Professional development and recognition
- Excellent benefits
Location
- Lawrence, KS (onsite)
Our Cultural Beliefs
- People First
- Integrity Matters
- Better Together