Marketing Assistant II

Marketing Assistant I

The Marketing Assistant I supports various cross-functional areas like administration, operations support, and outside vendors to implement the marketing strategy of the firm. This position is expected to operate with supervision from a manager. As directed, this position will require you to support other departments and managers in order to fulfill the immediate requirements of the firm. This person will showcase and promote SESI's and Eco Stable's services and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Digital Marketing: Create and edit graphic assets including templates, draft engaging copy for social media posts, advertising, and website content. Post and schedule content across platforms, under guidance. Assist in managing social media, intranet, and website performance by gathering insights. Maintain and organize digital assets and files for easy retrieval.
• Marketing Collateral: Assist in creating marketing materials (e.g., brochures, newsletters) as directed by the Marketing Manager. Proofread communications and marketing materials for grammar, spelling, and consistency. Contribute to the completion of the marketing portions of RFPs, applying careful attention to accuracy and formatting. Work with other departments to support their goals of communication to internal and external audiences. Collect materials, including project and people photos, for content creation ranging from office design to event handouts.
• External Marketing Efforts: Support management of the client contact information and distribution lists. Process sponsorship registrations and assist in completing award applications. Assist in event preparation (company, conventions, career fairs) ensuring logistical details and materials are accounted for.
• Personal and Team Development: Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for marketing initiatives. Take ownership of assigned tasks, flagging issues or uncertainties early. Engage in ongoing professional development to improve marketing, communication, and problem-solving skills. Assist in coordinating monthly marketing meetings, encouraging employee participation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects concise and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Critical Thinking and Judgement: Evaluates information, anticipates implications, weighs alternatives, and makes sound decisions within established guidelines. Recognizes when to escalate issues versus when to resolve independently.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility/accountability for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Job Knowledge: Basic required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Presentation/Public Speaking: This role may include presentation tasks that involve small groups through the whole company (150 ± team members), and possibly other presentation opportunities to outside parties.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Organized with great attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in written, visual, and numerical work, reviewing work before submission. Able to prioritize and manage time effectively. Strong communication and people skills. Must be comfortable in a fast paced, highly interactive environment.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Three years or more of experience in a related field.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and proficient in Adobe Suite software, adaptable to new technologies etc. a must.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

SESI offers a hybrid work policy. Due to the collaborative nature of this role, it is important that this team member's regular working schedule aligns with the company's and falls within 8 AM - 5:30 PM. There will be 5-10% travel, this may include overnight and/or out-of-state travel. There may be times where tasks fall on nights/weekends. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position will work in a typical office environment, mostly located indoor with windows. The office contains office equipment resulting in equipment noise. This position will be working in a shared office space with other colleagues and may experience frequent interruptions, conversations, or other background noise.