Marketing & Design Specialist

Ever-Green Energy Inc•Saint Paul, MN

11d•$75,075 - $83,160

About The Position

The Marketing & Design Specialist creates and executes strategic visual and written communications, design, and marketing projects supporting marketing, sales, business development, and outreach and engagement efforts to promote Ever-Green Energy and its affiliates. The role develops creative concepts and visual systems, produces print and digital marketing materials, maintains brand standards, supports proposals and new-business pursuits, and writes and edits marketing and sales content. It also coordinates videography and photography shoots and presents and refines design concepts based on feedback. Ever-Green Energy advances and operates energy systems as a trusted partner. The company provides services that include utility ownership, operations and management, engineering, business planning, and community engagement, and operates and manages energy and water systems in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Employees are expected to work safely and efficiently, comply with applicable safety requirements and company policies, and support the organization’s mission and values by leading with integrity and fostering an inclusive, respectful culture. The salary range is $75,075 to $83,160. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of experience in a professional design or marketing setting.
Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong eye for graphic design, composition, typography, imagery, and visual storytelling.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an aptitude and interest in technical writing.
Ability to understand project, client, or pursuit strategy; shape ideas into a clear, compelling, authentic story; select applicable project imagery; and develop supporting graphics and diagrams.
Experience creating and operating Microsoft Office templates and design standards in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to conduct research and apply new findings.
Interest in and curiosity about energy and engineering.
Orientation toward process improvement.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable. Duties require frequent verbal communication, keyboard use, near vision, and sitting; occasional carrying of up to 10 pounds, peripheral vision, standing, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving B2B audiences, preferably in an energy, engineering, science, or technical field.
Basic video editing experience.
Experience in a highly matrixed environment navigating direction from multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts and visual systems for marketing, sales, outreach, education, and business development materials and channels.
Design print and digital advertising, email and social graphics and templates, web assets, sales materials, and other campaign deliverables.
Maintain, train, enforce, and evolve Ever-Green Energy and affiliate brands’ visual identity and graphic standards across print and digital materials.
Design proposals and supporting assets such as timelines, charts, and data and concept visualizations in response to RFPs and presentations for new-business pursuits.
Assist in writing and editing marketing and sales materials, including proposals, reports, newsletters, social media, web content, mass email communications, press releases, letters, and presentations.
Coordinate vendor selection, coordination, and day-of activities for videography and photography shoots in outdoor and industrial environments.
Translate internal requests, briefs, brand strategy, and product benefits into clear, persuasive visual and written communications.
Write and refine headlines, short-form promotional copy, and calls to action in collaboration with the marketing team.
Present design directions, explain creative choices, and refine concepts based on feedback.
Conduct all tasks safely and efficiently while complying with applicable safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and identified safety concerns.
Support and demonstrate the organization’s mission and values by leading with integrity and contributing to an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.