Coordinator, Marketing & Communication Services

Smith, Bucklin & Associates

Washington, DC

Full Time

Mid Level

64k-68k

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Washington, DC. The role involves providing a variety of marketing and communication services to client organizations, including membership marketing, event promotion, branding, social media, content creation, and public relations. The team collaborates with association leaders to develop strategies based on research and analysis, supporting organizational objectives. Smithbucklin embodies a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, empowering team members to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

Conceive and develop basic marketing plans to achieve client objectives, including budgeting
Oversee implementation of marketing plans, including the development of production schedules, project coordination and operational oversight
Develop marketing collateral from copywriting to production through fulfillment
Write and manage updates for client websites
Write, format and manage fulfillment of client e-mail campaigns, including distribution tool and analytics (monitoring click through rates, etc.)
Develop basic plans and manage updates of client social media channels
Track budgets, staff time hours and direct expenditures
Assist in coordinating work streams for junior team members
Identify and explore industry affiliation opportunities to further client objectives

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a concentration in English, Journalism, Communications or equivalent experience
3+ years of professional experience, to include marketing communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to self-start and work as part of a team
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel 10%

Nice to Have

Agency and/or association management experience
Working knowledge of the general marketing process - research, planning, promotion and evaluation
Solid understanding of social media and the ability to navigate popular outlets (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
Proficiency with popular IT applications and basic understanding of HTML for web updates
Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Qualifications

Educational background in English, Journalism, Communications or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing communications

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid work environment offering the option to work from home two days per week
Standard 40-hour work week with potential for additional hours based on project deadlines
Competitive salary range of $64,000 - $68,000
Opportunity to develop transferable skills and gain meaningful experiences
Being part of a 100% employee-owned company where employees control the company's destiny

Working at Smith, Bucklin & Associates

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. We foster a collaborative environment with smart, ambitious, multi-talented colleagues, and promote a culture of ownership and shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.

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