Marketing Specialist-Website/Social Development Focus

Mississippi Blood Services•Flowood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is seeking a Marketing Specialist with a focus on Website/Social Development. This role is crucial in coordinating the implementation of the Donor Resources marketing and communications program for all blood drives, significantly impacting departmental performance. The specialist will support pre-drive activities, ensuring efficient use of resources like direct mail and incentive items. They will also exercise innovative and creative concepts for marketing materials to enhance the MBS brand and collaborate with the Marketing Director on departmental organization. MBS has been serving Mississippi hospitals since 1979 and is committed to providing excellent benefits and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Associates degree and/or 2-3 years related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with recruiters, associates and outside customers.
Ability to work with and through others in a friendly, cooperative, unselfish manner in building.
Work at a faster than-average pace while handling detail work accurately.
Ability to develop expertise in area of operations.
Cooperative and team oriented and can lead by example in assigned role.
Proficiency in computer usage and common office software applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when required.
Works collaboratively with others toward shared goals.
Treats others with courtesy, honesty and respect.
Maintains a positive, can-do attitude.
Using effective verbal and written communication.
Dependably works required hours and completes required assignments.
Takes personal responsibility for ensuring work gets done with minimal direction.
Represents our organization positively in the workplace and the community.
Ability to identify useable marketing data via efficient use of resources.
Detail oriented and stable work history.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast paced Marketing environment preferred.
Experience in Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Creates and ensures timely completion of marketing material requests (posters, flyers, etc.) daily.
Assists with creating innovative graphic materials for posters, billboard/print ads, video development, social images etc. as required.
Assists with tracking and interaction on social platforms, as required.
Teams with the Donor Resources Supervisor for efficient and effective completion of projects.
Assists with coordinating public relations activities to include: special mailings, shipping/delivering information, special events coordination, campaign development and implementation, donor and employee recognition, and other special projects.
Serve as MBS spokesperson in the absence of Supervisor.