Content and Marketing Specialist

Ariel Clinical Services • Grand Junction, CO

2h • $29 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Content and Marketing Specialist develops and delivers engaging content promoting Ariel Clinical Services’ mission, services, culture, and employment opportunities. The role supports community outreach and brand awareness across digital, print, and social media channels and collaborates with organizational leaders to implement communication strategies that strengthen engagement and support Ariel’s strategic goals.

This is one full-time position, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flexibility is needed to attend Ariel events after hours and on weekends. The position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado, and may require overnight travel to Front Range locations. The hiring range is $28.95–$31.65 per hour, depending on education and experience. The position remains open until filled.

Ariel Clinical Services provides services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, and therapy. Its mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so they can develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in society.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience creating content across multiple platforms, including social media, websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and print materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and basic graphic design and content creation tools.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Exceptional written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of marketing, communications, and branding principles.
• Knowledge of content creation strategies for digital, print, social media, and internal communications.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, audience engagement, and content distribution best practices.
• Ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences and translate complex information into clear, engaging communications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and develop creative marketing and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, protect confidential information, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize and complete varied tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to direct others as needed.
• Ability to attend after-hours events and travel overnight to Front Range locations.
• Must complete the listed background checks and documentation, including child abuse and adult protective services registry checks, criminal and sex offender background checks, federal background investigation in Colorado for positions over two years, reference check, Office of Inspector General check, I-9 documentation, driver’s license record, and official transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in content marketing, branding, or recruitment marketing.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, website content management systems, social media analytics, photography, videography, or video editing.
• Experience in healthcare, human services, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for websites, social media, newsletters, email campaigns, recruitment materials, and internal communications.
• Create marketing and communication campaigns promoting Ariel’s mission, services, culture, and employment opportunities.
• Manage and update organizational branding across digital and print platforms to ensure consistency with brand standards.
• Gather and share relatable stories for diverse audiences, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth and adults facing mental health challenges.
• Support recruitment through employer branding, job advertisements, social media outreach, and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Develop graphics, presentations, videos, and other visual content.
• Monitor content performance and engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders and departments to communicate initiatives, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Assist with community outreach and event promotion.
• Stay informed about marketing, communication, and social media trends and recommend strategies to increase engagement and visibility.
• Represent Ariel Clinical Services professionally and promote its mission, values, and culture.
• Attend after-hours Ariel events and travel overnight to Front Range locations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at affordable rates, subject to eligibility.
• Group life insurance fully covered by the employer.
• Discounted group accident, hospitalization, identity fraud, and critical illness plans.
• Employee-funded HSA and FSA accounts.
• Paid time off accrual: 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• $50 per month for participation in the Wellness Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer match up to 5% after one year.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level