Title: Marketing Specialist

Reports to: Director of Sales and Marketing

Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Non-Exempt; Eligible for Overtime and Benefits

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Tell Our Story. Strengthen Our Brand. Support Regional Growth.

Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative marketing professional to help tell the stories that shape our region.

The Marketing Specialist supports the organization's marketing and communications efforts by creating engaging content, managing digital communications, and executing marketing initiatives that promote both the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance and the Brookings region. Working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing, this position helps bring marketing strategies to life while showcasing Brookings as an exceptional place.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys storytelling, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about making a positive impact through marketing.

What You'll DoTell the Story of Brookings & Growth Alliance

Write content for newsletters, blogs, press releases, email campaigns, website updates, social media, and promotional materials.
Develop stories that highlight businesses, members, community initiatives, quality of life, events, economic opportunities, tourism experiences, and regional successes.
Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all communications.
Assist with public relations efforts, including press releases, media advisories, and organizational announcements.

Execute Marketing & Digital Communications

Manage day-to-day content across the Growth Alliance’s social media platforms.
Maintain and update the organization’s website with timely, accurate, and engaging content.
Execute marketing campaigns across digital, print, email, and social media channels.
Support ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness and recognition of both the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance and the Brookings region while promoting consistent use of the Growth Alliance brand.

Support Marketing Projects & Organizational Initiatives

Support marketing and communications for programs, events, partnerships, initiatives, and campaigns that promote both the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance and the Brookings region.
Develop marketing content that promotes the Brookings region by highlighting economic opportunities, community assets, tourism experiences, business success stories, and quality of life.
Capture photography and video content during community events and organizational activities.
Assist with production of annual publications, including the Visitor Guide and other organizational marketing materials.
Coordinate multiple marketing projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Collaborate Across the Organization

Partner with team members across all departments to support organizational priorities and marketing initiatives.
Help identify opportunities to cross-promote programs, events, members, and regional initiatives.
Assist with maintaining marketing calendars, project timelines, and communication workflows.
Represent the Growth Alliance at community events, programs, and business functions.

Success in This Role Looks Like

Engaging communications that strengthen awareness of the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance while showcasing Brookings as a vibrant place to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
High-quality marketing materials delivered accurately and on time.
Successful promotion of programs, events, members, organizational initiatives, and the Brookings region.
Growth in website, email, and social media engagement.
Consistent application of the Growth Alliance brand across all communications and marketing materials.
Strong collaboration with staff to support organizational goals and priorities.

What We OfferBenefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our team members both professionally and personally, including:
Employer-paid health insurance (Growth Alliance pays 85% of employee premiums).
Dental and vision insurance.
Employer-supported retirement plan.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Flexible work environment, with occasional evening or weekend event support.
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization making a visible impact in the community.
As part of our hiring process, final candidates will complete a standard post-offer background check.

Compensation

Competitive base salary of $45,000 to $60,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Join Growth Alliance?

At Brookings Regional Growth Alliance, you'll help strengthen the business community, support economic growth, and build meaningful relationships with leaders and organizations throughout the region.

If you enjoy connecting with people, helping businesses succeed, and being part of a mission-driven organization making a visible impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

Submit Resume here: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/1003908?source=MarketingSpecialist

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