Marketing & Activation Specialist

Spokane, WA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the downtown marketing engine by coordinating DSP events, content, and partner-led campaigns to drive engagement, visibility, and activity in the district.

  • Events and activations: lead downtown events, activations, and partner collaborations.
  • Content and campaigns: maintain calendars, create engaging content, manage newsletters and digital channels.
  • Partnerships and outreach: build relationships with partners, vendors, and community orgs to amplify promotions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage DSP social media platforms and digital communications
  • Develop and maintain content calendars
  • Create engaging written, graphic, and visual content
  • Manage email newsletters and website updates
  • Monitor analytics and campaign performance
  • Lead coordination and execution of downtown activations and events
  • Support DSP signature events and stakeholder gatherings
  • Coordinate vendors, permits, logistics, and event setup
  • Work collaboratively with community partners and event organizers
  • Promote downtown businesses, events, and initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field preferred
  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, event coordination, destination marketing, or related field preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing social media platforms and digital campaigns
  • Experience coordinating events, activations, or public programming
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, social media management platforms, WordPress, email marketing systems, and graphic design tools preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Transportation/parking stipend
  • Technology stipend
  • Bonus eligibility
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Downtown Spokane Partnership

Helping business is our business...The Downtown Spokane Partnership is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, vital and sustainable Downtown as the basis of an economically healthy region.

Founded in 1995
Spokane, Washington, USA
25 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.8%
Direct
52.7%
Referral
5.2%
Social
12.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (12% of company)

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