Marketing Associate-FG

D.R. Horton•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. Forestar is currently looking for a part time Marketing Associate - FG. The right candidate will assist in implementing marketing activities including communications, signage, presentations, events, administration assistance, web site auditing and data support.

Requirements

Currently attending a four-year university or university graduate or equivalent combination of a relevant education and experience
Attention to detail and creative thinking
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple functions and roles concurrently
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR applications
Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop and email
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Communication, Marketing or a related field preferred
Experience with Google Analytics, social media sites, and photography/video editing software a plus

Responsibilities

Support corporate and community marketing initiatives
Gather and review monthly web and sales reports
Review, write and format digital copy and manage monthly reports
Assist in new project/community start-up and branding
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of marketing materials, community identity and project signage
Fact check and proof-read marketing materials
Work with homebuilder and third parties on marketing, ad agency coordination and PR promotions
Manage image databases
Facilitate with the coordination of on-site events, vendor coordination, travel and attend events as necessary
Aid with administrative duties such as coordinating invoices, reimbursements and gathering estimates
Assist with the budgeting process as requested
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company