Marketing Specialist

divh2Marketing Specialist / h2pYou spend more than half of your waking hours working. Make these precious, fleeting moments matter by working for an organization and a cause you can believe in. / ppWestern Growers exists for one reason only : to ensure the future viability of its members the hard-working, salt of the earth farmers who grow the fruits, vegetables and tree nuts that feed our nation and nourish our bodies. But their way of life, their ability to pass their multi-generational farms and family legacies on to their children and grandchildren, is being jeopardized by a host of threats, many of them beyond their control. They face a growing litany of laws and regulations that make it increasingly difficult and expensive to do business. / ppOur members depend on us to help them remain competitive and profitable in spite of these trying circumstances, which we do by fighting heart and soul for them every single day. We passionately advocate for them in the halls of Congress and on the steps of the state capitol. We actively facilitate the advancement of technology designed to help them become more efficient and less dependent on diminishing resources. We diligently provide health insurance to their farm workers, as well as other insurance solutions tailored to the unique business. We do all of this, and more, from a position of leadership in the agriculture industry, which requires a team of intelligent, inquisitive and innovative individuals sold out for our common purpose. / ppCompensation : $64,967.99 - $84,458.07 with a rich benefits package that includes profit-sharing. / ph3Marketing Specialist / h3pThe Marketing Specialist supports the marketing team by executing day-to-day marketing operations, coordination, and administrative tasks. This role is highly execution-focused and plays a critical part in ensuring marketing campaigns, materials, and events are delivered accurately, on time, and in alignment with internal standards. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Marketing, this role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who excels at coordination, follow-through, and operational support. / ph3Qualifications / h3ulliBA / BS degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in marketing or related field preferred. / liliExperience in the health benefits or health insurance industry is highly desirable. / liliLocal Irvine, CA candidates preferred. / liliStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. / liliHigh attention to detail and accuracy. / liliWorking knowledge and comfort with creative design software. / liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from peers to executive leadership. / liliFamiliarity with printing, shipping, and event logistics. / liliDemonstrated ability to contribute innovative solutions to marketing and sales challenges. / liliInternet access provided by a cable or fiber provider with 40 MB download and 10 MB upload speeds. / liliHome router with wired Ethernet (wireless connections and hotspots are not permitted). / liliA designated room for your office or steps taken to protect company information (e.g., facing computer towards wall, etc.) / liliA functioning smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit on site. / li / ulh3Duties And Responsibilities / h3pMarketing Operations / pulliSupport the execution of marketing initiatives by coordinating production timelines, deliverables, and logistics. / liliManage the production, shipment, and tracking of marketing materials for events, campaigns, and client needs. / liliCoordinate with internal teams, vendors, printers, and other external partners as needed. / liliMaintain the marketing production queue in a detailed manner, providing status updates to the internal department and clients with regularity. / liliIdentify and communicate project bottlenecks to ensure projects do not remain stagnant. / li / ulpMarketing Administration / pulliManage project requests and track tasks, deadlines, and approvals. / liliMaintain inventory of marketing materials and promotional items. / liliMaintain shared folders and assets and ensure assets are accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized. / liliAssist the marketing team with meeting preparation, status updates, and follow-ups. / liliSupport campaign and event execution by managing tasks and deliverables in the departments project management platform, and assist with expense tracking, invoice management, and cost control for marketing vendors. / li / ulpMarketing Coordination and Production / pulliMake minor design updates and revisions to existing marketing assets, such as small text or layout adjustments. / liliCoordinate internal reviews and approvals for marketing materials. / liliSupport assigned special accounts and execute email, social, print, and event marketing activities. / liliGenerate written, social, or digital content for clients as needed in the form of social media posts, emails, or landing pages. / liliSupport the scheduling, deployment, and coordination of email and social media communications by preparing and entering approved content and distribution lists into the CRM platform, and ensuring timely execution. / li / ulpOther / pulliProduce high-quality products and deliverables that support and benefit our clients. / liliEngage in educational opportunities. / liliUtilize all capabilities to satisfy one mission to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members. Do everything possible to help members succeed by being curious and striving to understand what others are trying to achieve, planning, and executing work helpfully and collaboratively. Be willing to adjust efforts to ensure that work and attitude are helpful to others, be self-accountable, create a positive impact, and be diligent in delivering results. / liliMaintain internet speed of 40 MB download and 10 MB upload and router with wired Ethernet. / liliMaintain a HIPAA-compliant workstation and utilize appropriate security techniques to ensure HIPAA-required protection of all confidential / protected client data. / liliMaintain and service safety equipment (e.g., smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit). / liliAll other duties as assigned. / li / ul / div