(Part Time) Marketing Assistant

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Supervisor: Marketing and Employee Development Manager

Department: Human Resources  

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary: Responsible for assisting with the coordination, development, and implementation of marketing, public relations, community outreach, and promotional activities that support the organizational programs, services, departments, and events.  

Essential Duties

1. Support community relationship-building and networking efforts by assisting with KCARC events, United Way activities, Chamber of Commerce events, media appearances, and other evening or weekend events as needed.   
2. Assist with photography, video content, and other visual content needs for KCARC evenings, social media, promotional materials, and marketing projects 
3. Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, and yearly content calendars for KCARC social media platforms.  
4. Assist with the Annual Awards Banquet, Miss Marvelous and other company-wide events as needed.  
5. Update and maintain mailing lists for ARC membership, and the KCARC newsletter.
6. Assist with set-up and teardown displays for internal and community events.
7. Assist with scheduling and coordinating field trips and tours and related promotional activities.   
8. Create and distribute promotional material to schools, media outlets, community partners, and all other sources as needed.
9. Prepare promotional baskets, prizes, giveaways, and event materials as needed.  
10. Generate monthly reports for marketing purposes.  
11. Be able to walk not less than 2 miles per day. 
12. All other duties as deemed necessary. 
13. Additional hours if needed are mandatory.

Qualifications:  

1. Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver’s license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage.
2. Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the organization.
3. Possess excellent research and writing skills.
4. Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Possess the ability to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
6. Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships.
7. Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
8. Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
9. Be able to multitask effectively, think creatively and strategically in a sometimes fast paced environment. 
10. Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. 

Education and/or Experience:  

High School diploma or GED required. Associates degree is preferred in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree required. Prefer degree in Marketing and/or Public Relations.

Driving record must meet insurability requirements and must furnish own transportation.

Physical Demands:  

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of this job.

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as vinyl or latex gloves is occasionally required.