ROCS Grad Staffing is hiring: Marketing Specialist in Arlington

Why You Want to Work Here:

We are a mission-driven association committed to advancing our strategic vision through creative, impactful marketing that supports our programs, campaigns, and events. As a Creative Marketing Specialist you will play a key role in shaping our brand and communications across print, digital, and social platforms. This role offers the opportunity to bring creative ideas to life while making a measurable impact on how we connect with and serve our members, partners, and audiences.

Responsibilities of the Creative Marketing Specialist:

• Assists the Marketing Manager in implementing the overall marketing strategy and promotional plans.
• Designs creative concepts and materials across print, digital, and web platforms, including reusable templates for staff.
• Writes and edits engaging copy for marketing collateral, website, social media, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Supports the development of annual reports, resource toolkits, and other key projects.
• Collaborates with the Digital Marketing Specialist to leverage social media for campaigns.
• Provides design support for infographics, presentations, signage, publications, and more.
• Serves as the main point of contact for graphic design needs across departments to ensure consistency and brand alignment.
• Helps manage flagship campaigns by creating campaign-related graphics and promotional materials.
• Coordinates with vendors and manages marketing for association’s Shop products, analyzing sales data and recommending improvements.
• Produces and analyzes campaign reports, providing recommendations based on metrics and benchmarks.

Qualifications of the Creative Marketing Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or related field preferred (digital marketing certification a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or creative design; nonprofit or association experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Experience with WordPress, Constant Contact, and/or other email marketing platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse communications.
• Demonstrated experience managing campaigns, creative projects, and brand assets.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for working with staff, members, vendors, and sponsors.
• Ability to analyze data and create actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and virtual platforms such as Zoom.