OPEN DATE: July 31, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled

The Marketing Assistant’s main role is to support the Development and Marketing staff with their daily operations, marketing, fundraising, and donor stewardship efforts.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Development and Marketing staff with

• Daily office administrative tasks.

• Executing marketing strategies and campaigns.

• Performing market and client research.

• Creating reports and maintaining databases.

• Transferring paper formats into computer files or database systems.

• Maintaining a calendar and schedules for marketing initiatives.

• Assisting with social media and website content as needed.

• Assisting with donor stewardship efforts.

• Assisting with publicity and promotional efforts.

• Assisting with fundraising efforts including sponsorship solicitation and ticket sales.

• Attending organization events.

• Organizing and managing marketing collateral.

Qualifications

General

• Honesty, integrity and commitment to fighting hunger in South Texas.

• Must have a clear understanding of the ability to articulate the mission of STFB.

• Ability to maintain effective and positive public and coworker relationships

• Ability to perform physical labor as necessary to assist in achieving STFB Mission.

• Must be able to work within an organizational structure

• Have reliable transportation

• Have a valid driver’s license

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Specific to Position

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment

• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts

• Ability to spot emerging trends

• Familiarity with social media, social networking, email marketing and search engines

• Experience with digital design

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong writing and copy-editing abilities

• Excellent time management skills

• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities

• Must be able to approach challenges with a positive attitude

• Must be eager to continue learning and challenging themselves

• High School diploma or GED certificate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or similar field, preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing or similar industry, required.

• Must have some experience working in a customer service, sales or marketing role

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint)

• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere) or a design program

• Digital photography and video editing experience a plus

• Must be able to work full time

• Must be able to work evening and Saturdays, as needed

• Minimal travel outside Webb County may be required

• Must be comfortable sharing an office space

• Must comply with the company dress code

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Working Conditions

• While this job is mostly indoors, there will be some required outdoor activities

• Must also be able to lift 10-15 lbs

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This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The South Texas Food Bank has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.

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