Marketing Specialist

We’re looking for a highly motivated Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and community-minded, with a knack for developing engaging content and executing marketing strategies across multiple platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of client accounts and projects—no two days look the same at Our Town Matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Management
• Write, design, and schedule compelling content for social media, websites, email campaigns, and print.
• Develop creative copy that aligns with each client’s brand voice and campaign goals.
• Support photo/video shoots, editing, and storytelling initiatives.
• Digital Marketing
• Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) including content planning, posting, and analytics.
• Assist with website updates, SEO best practices, and online ads.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, providing insights to optimize campaigns.
• Community Engagement
• Collaborate with clients and community partners to gather stories, photos, and updates.
• Represent Our Town Matters and our clients at events when needed.
• Design & Branding
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and/or similar tools to create eye-catching graphics, flyers, and marketing materials.
• Ensure consistency with client brand guidelines across all deliverables.
• Project Support
• Assist with planning and execution of marketing campaigns from start to finish.
• Provide administrative and creative support to the Creative Director and team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of marketing experience preferred (internships or agency experience a plus).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative eye, positive attitude, and genuine passion for community storytelling.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, based on experience (with potential for growth)
• A collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects.
• Professional growth in marketing, design, and community engagement.
• 1–3 years of marketing experience preferred (internships or agency experience a plus).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative eye, positive attitude, and genuine passion for community storytelling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Location:

• Montrose, CO 81401 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Montrose, CO 81401 (Required)

Work Location: In person