Responsibilities

• The Marketing Project Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing initiatives across the Essex portfolio.
• This role focuses on coordinating marketing projects and cross-functional efforts to ensure the successful implementation of community marketing programs.
• The Specialist partners closely with property operations, creative teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver marketing campaigns, maintain brand standards, support acquisitions and dispositions, and drive community engagement.
• Serve as the regional portfolio marketing subject matter expert and primary point of contact for community marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute community, regional, and portfolio-wide marketing campaigns from planning through implementation.
• Manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and budgets are met.
• Partner with property operations teams to identify marketing needs and recommend solutions that support occupancy and leasing goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal stakeholders, creative teams, digital marketing partners, and external vendors.
• Support asset positioning, branding, naming, and community messaging initiatives.
• Conduct community visits to evaluate branding, signage, curb appeal, and overall customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, project coordination, account management, communications, or a related field. Multifamily housing experience preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate initiatives across multiple stakeholders and departments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to exceptional service.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• No formal supervisory responsibilities. May provide guidance, training, or coordination support to team members and vendors.

Benefits

• All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.