MARKETING & EVENTS SPECIALIST

Metrocrest Services • Carrollton, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing & Events Specialist advances Metrocrest Services’ mission by supporting fundraising, donor engagement, and agency initiatives through marketing and event planning. The role manages logistics for signature events and supports smaller events, while creating and evaluating marketing content and strategies that engage diverse audiences and communicate the organization’s impact. The specialist collaborates with the Marketing & Communications Director and teams across the agency, maintains consistent branding, and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. This position reports to the Marketing & Communications Director and oversees assigned interns and departmental volunteers.

The position is in person, Monday through Friday. Attendance at some evening and weekend events throughout the year may be required. Work takes place onsite in an office, climate-controlled warehouse, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and occasionally outdoors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in nonprofit marketing roles that included creating, managing, and growing social media channels.
• Proven experience planning and managing events for up to 1,000 people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Ability to work in person Monday through Friday and attend some evening and weekend events throughout the year as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling messages for varied audiences.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to address changes in project scope.
• Ability to move, transport, position, and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to remain standing or sitting in a stationary position for up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to walk, move, and/or traverse as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of fundraising software, donor databases, and digital marketing tools.
• Experience using mass mailing software, website design software, CRM software, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with event vendors and venues.
• Plan event details, including run of show, speakers, scripts, and guest lists.
• Manage events and address potential problems, including planning for scenarios that could affect event integrity.
• Maintain working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
• Manage volunteers who assist with event planning and implementation.
• Provide marketing support for agency events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Director to map out tasks and tactics for implementing marketing strategy.
• Analyze marketing efforts on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a social media content calendar and create engaging posts reflecting the organization’s mission, events, and achievements.
• Produce written and visual content, including stories about donors, volunteers, and clients.
• Produce videos and graphics showcasing the organization’s impact and initiatives.
• Support the Marketing & Communications Director in keeping the website current, user-friendly, and reflective of programs, events, and achievements.
• Maintain and promote consistent brand identity across communication channels.
• Provide marketing consultation to program staff and senior leaders as appropriate.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within the stipulated scope and budget.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies and identify opportunities to engage new partners through professional development activities.
• Oversee assigned interns and departmental volunteers.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical insurance through BCBSTX, with an employer contribution toward monthly premiums; effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Employer-sponsored dental insurance through Principal; effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Employer-sponsored vision insurance; effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Employer-paid group term life insurance through Principal.
• Employer-paid long-term disability through Principal.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching at one-half-to-one, up to 6%.
• Generous paid time off package, including vacation, personal time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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