Brand Marketing Communication Specialist

About the position

The Marketing and Communications Specialist at Seward Community Co-op plays a crucial role in assisting the Director of Marketing to differentiate the co-op by sharing stories that illustrate the cooperative difference through various print and digital mediums. This full-time position involves editing the co-op's print and electronic newsletters, maintaining its social media platforms, and managing the website. The specialist will work closely with the Marketing Manager on campaigns that promote the co-op, its initiatives, and products, ensuring that all communications align with the co-op's mission and brand.

Responsibilities

• Work with Marketing Manager on campaigns promoting the co-op, its initiatives and products using an equity lens as a filter
• Maintain a digital presence that aligns with the Seward Co-op's Ends, mission, and brand
• Edit, produce, and distribute quarterly newsletter, Sprout!
• Collaborate with designer(s) to set-up photoshoots and complete Sprout! design layout
• Coordinate advertising for the Sprout! as needed
• Organize and maintain the co-op's electronic archive producer profiles
• Create and collaborate with other co-op staff to produce culturally inclusive Marketing content in the voice of Seward brand for use on social media sites, website, and other Marketing communication channels
• Promote annual events and educational initiatives to community members
• Work with Merch to research current trends in the co-op and natural foods industries in order to inform owners and shoppers
• Other special projects and administrative duties as assigned
• Research emerging social media trends and opportunities that could help the co-op achieve its strategic priorities
• Support the Brand Team with meeting minutes

Requirements

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to self-direct
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Writing and editing skills; journalism, communication, or marketing background a plus
• Experience with digital photography
• Dependable attendance and demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Computer proficiency
• Design and web skills, along with familiarity with social media
• English proficiency
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time per shift
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation
• Ability to do math computations including addition, subtraction, division, fractions, decimals and percentages
• Must have valid driver's license on file if driving between locations for support

Nice-to-haves

• Multilingual a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds
• A background or past experience in journalism or communication