Marketing Specialist Job at MRC Industries in Kalamazoo

Job Description

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Job Title: Marketing Specialist

Department: Development and Marketing

Job Classification: Exempt

Pay Range:

Minimum: $42,879

Midpoint: $ 53,600

Maximum: $64,300

Reports To: Director of Development and Marketing

Why work here: At MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Job Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and proactive Marketing Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid, full-time position. The Marketing Specialist is responsible for marketing and communications efforts, including digital, print, content writing, and more. The Marketing Specialist shall have creative energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and be committed to deepening relationships with our audience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Market through a justice, equitable, diverse and inclusive lens
• Write, design, schedule, and monitor dynamic social media content on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Track marketing strategy statistics and effectiveness
• Creation and execution of internal and external e-newsletters
• Ensure all content is consistent with the organization's brand
• Manage and create targeted communications, including the coordination of writing, editing, creative design, and distribution
• Support with the development of promotional materials as needed
• Work with the Director of Development and Marketing to attain marketing goals and strategies
• Maintain website(s) with updated information
• Provide marketing support to various departments
• Write and edit communication materials for the organization
• Market and support major fundraising events, including debriefs, post-event surveys, strategic planning, and new creative ideas
• Manage the organization and distribution of promotional items and materials for events, presentations, and partners
• Organize, set-up, and attend community outreach events
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong computer and design skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Ability to complete assignments on a deadline
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, or related field; or an equivalent amount of experience
• Minimum 2 years of marketing experience
• Minimum 1 year of event experience
• Proficient in design programs including Canva and Adobe, CRMs and email databases like MailChimp
• Must hold a valid Michigan driver's license and have reliable transportation for work purposes and able to lift 35 pounds
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for outreach and fundraising events as needed

Physical Requirements:

• May occasionally require lifting up to 35 pounds.

Work Conditions:

• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.