Marketing Specialist

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist to support communications, outreach, and donor engagement efforts. The role assists with developing marketing materials, managing digital and social media platforms, updating website content, tracking engagement metrics, and supporting fundraising initiatives. This position also contributes to event planning and on-site support, maintains marketing records and mailing lists, and assists with payment processing for marketing services. Working collaboratively across CNLM programs, the Marketing Specialist helps enhance visibility and support the center’s research mission through effective communication and outreach.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, techniques and practices
• Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure
• Good graphic design skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established policies, procedures, and brand guidelines
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Less than 1 year Experience in related area
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Canva, WordPress, and MailChimp
• Familiar with Kuali Financial System
• Experience assisting with the creation, editing, or coordination of marketing and promotional materials
• Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Developing marketing materials
• Managing digital and social media platforms
• Updating website content
• Tracking engagement metrics
• Supporting fundraising initiatives
• Event planning and on-site support
• Maintaining marketing records and mailing lists
• Assisting with payment processing for marketing services
• Enhancing visibility and supporting the center’s research mission through effective communication and outreach

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

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