Marketing Generalist

CSI • Springfield, MO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

CSI is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Marketing Generalist to support company events, employee programs, promotional merchandise, and daily marketing activities. This hands-on, on-site, office-based role coordinates event logistics, merchandise purchasing and inventory, Shopify order fulfillment, photography and graphic production, recycling initiatives, and other marketing projects. The successful candidate takes initiative, communicates effectively, and follows through to complete projects accurately and on time.

The position requires at least three years of relevant professional experience in marketing, event coordination, promotional merchandise operations, or related project coordination. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field is preferred, and equivalent relevant experience will be considered. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

The work is office-based and on-site. Physical requirements include interacting with employees verbally and in writing; remaining stationary for 80% of the workday; close visual acuity; and constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment. The employee must occasionally lift, stoop, or bend and lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. CSI provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in marketing, event coordination, promotional merchandise operations, or related project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned tasks, coordinate logistics, follow up with vendors, meet deadlines, and complete work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, proofreading, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; interest in marketing, customer engagement, and content development; analytical thinking and attention to detail; and ability to collaborate, manage assigned tasks, and learn new tools and processes.
• Ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain stationary for 80% of the workday, maintain close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally lift, stoop, bend, and lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with corporate tradeshows, employee events, promotional merchandise purchasing, physical inventory, Shopify order processing, and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and execute customer events, company celebrations, employee programs, and tradeshows.
• Assist with event registrations, venues, vendors, signage, displays, equipment, materials, shipping, setup, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
• Assist with sourcing, purchasing, and tracking branded apparel, promotional products, employee gifts, giveaways, and tradeshow items.
• Coordinate vendor communications, quotes, order status, replenishment, distribution, and employee inquiries; review sales reports and resolve delivery issues.
• Process daily Shopify merchandise orders, including picking, packing, and shipping.
• Organize, count, track, and replenish inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.
• Assist with eCommerce product photography and event photography.
• Perform basic image editing, resizing, and file organization; help create or update signage, event materials, apparel graphics, and other branded marketing materials using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Support CSI’s employee recycling program by helping with collection activities, coordinating materials and vendors, communicating procedures, maintaining program information, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support website content optimization, backlink research, outreach coordination, and tracking.
• Help with employee engagement, recognition programs, and other marketing initiatives as priorities require.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided tools and required equipment
• Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations
• Company-paid meals and eligible travel expenses
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Retirement planning
• Continuing education support
• Company luncheons
• Casual Fridays
• Wellness program
• Opportunities to participate in volunteering and local community charitable events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED