Requirements

• You do not need years of professional marketing experience. We are looking for someone creative, reliable, organized, curious, comfortable meeting new people and attending community events, familiar with social media, comfortable creating short-form content and learning Canva and basic video editing, able to manage priorities within limited weekly hours, and professional when representing VBA in public.
• Marketing students, communications students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Location & Transportation: This position is based in the St. Louis metropolitan area and is hybrid and field-based. Reliable transportation is required for assignments that require local travel. Approved business travel may be reimbursed according to VBA's mileage and travel policies. Normal commuting is not considered business travel.
• Schedule: This position works up to 8 hours per week. The schedule may vary depending on marketing priorities, content opportunities, community events, interviews, campaigns, and business needs. Some approved evening or weekend events may occasionally be required. All working hours must be properly recorded.
• First 90 Days: The first 90 days focus on learning VBA's purpose, mission, values, framework, products, and programs; establishing a content calendar; increasing social media consistency; creating and repurposing content; identifying St. Louis events; beginning community outreach; promoting approved grant opportunities; and establishing basic marketing and outreach tracking.
• Growth Opportunity: Marketing & Content Coordinator, then Marketing Specialist, then Community or Growth Marketing Specialist, then Marketing Manager. Additional opportunities depend on performance, organizational needs, and VBA's continued growth.

Preferred

• Preferred Skills Helpful but not required: social media management, Canva, short-form video editing, photography or videography, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Facebook, interviewing, event marketing, community outreach, networking, content planning, copywriting, podcast content, and marketing analytics. A portfolio, personal social media work, school projects, or freelance work may be considered in place of formal experience.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule