Marketing Assistant

Alabama, USA (On-site)

$15/hr – $20/hrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own local event outreach and community engagement to generate leads, grow social presence, and drive timely follow-ups through events, content creation, and newsletters.

  • Plan and staff local events, build business relationships, and capture leads
  • Create and schedule social content while tracking performance
  • Write and send regular newsletters featuring promotions and store news

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Find and register for local events such as farmers markets, festivals, school fairs, chamber of commerce mixers and small-business expos
  • Set up and staff our booth or table: signage, banners, brochures, giveaways and promotional offers
  • Talk with attendees about our services, collect leads and newsletter sign-ups, and follow up afterward
  • Keep an events calendar and track results from each event
  • Manage our Facebook page and other local platforms (such as Instagram, Nextdoor and Google Business Profile)
  • Increase followers on social media platforms
  • Respond to comments, messages and reviews promptly and professionally
  • Join local community groups and conversations to build awareness of the store
  • Plan and create posts, photos, short videos and graphics on a regular schedule
  • Promote seasonal campaigns (holiday shipping, tax season, back-to-school, graduation printing) and in-store specials

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable starting conversations with strangers and walking into businesses unannounced
  • Experience using Facebook and other social media, ideally for a business or organization
  • Basic design skills with tools like Canva
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and the ability to travel locally
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for several hours during event setup
  • Available some evenings and weekends for events

Preferred

  • Coursework or experience in marketing, communications or sales
  • Experience with email tools such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
  • Photo and short-video skills
  • Knowledge of the local community and its businesses

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursed for business travel to events and outreach visits

Salaries

Posted range

$15/hr – $20/hr

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UPS Store #3091 - Vestavia Hills, AL · Alabama, USA · On-site