Field Marketing Specialist (Temp)

Job Title: Marketing Associate (Contract, Part-time) Estimated 10-20 hours/week.

Location: Fridley, MN

Start Date: Immediate

About Gateway and WANRack:

St. Louis-based Gateway Fiber and Kansas City-based WANRack have merged to create a national fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) platform serving residents, businesses, and schools across 25 U.S. states. Gateway Fiber, founded in 2019, provides high-speed internet to residential and commercial customers across Missouri, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. WANRack, launched in 2013, is a broadband provider that serves school districts and libraries through its E-Rate program, as well as residential and commercial customers in eastern Kansas via its KWIKOM subsidiary.

The merger combines the resources of both companies, resulting in greater scale, improved operations, and enhanced growth opportunities for employees and the organization. The combined company is expanding its product offerings for small and medium-sized businesses while addressing increasing commercial and wholesale internet needs.

Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We all share a clear vision of where the company is going and how our contributions positively affect our culture and operational performance. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company’s vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway’s beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

Gateway Fiber is seeking a Marketing Associate to support our local engagement efforts during the busy event season through October. This contract role blends community-focused event coordination with brand representation and outreach, helping us connect with prospective customers in meaningful ways. 

• Represent Gateway Fiber at local events, festivals, and community activities as a knowledgeable and friendly brand ambassador.
• Coordinate and execute event logistics including setup, tear-down, and on-site engagement.
• Assist with sourcing and scheduling local events and sponsorship opportunities that align with Gateway’s brand.
• Engage with community members and prospective customers to build brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure a consistent brand presence and message across all event activations.
• Maintain inventory and manage distribution of branded materials and giveaways.
• Capture event insights, photos, and feedback to support post-event reporting and optimization.
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and customer service in all interactions.
• Willingness to jump into departmental projects as identified and/or directed.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Ability to work within various business systems, extract data, and manage workflows
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent business experience managing events and community relations.
• 2+ years coordinating and executing community-centric events and interactions
• Exceptional project, timeline, and resource management skills.
• Eagerness for regional travel and interaction with community partners & members
• Proven ability to positively engage with community stakeholders, members, and potential partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a team or independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to sit or stand while working for extended periods.

What’s in it for you?

• Seeing your work makes a positive difference in the lives of our served communities.
• Friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development.
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of business.