Coordinator, Marketing & Communications – HOUSTON, TX – Greater Houston Partnership – Houston, TX

Job title: Coordinator, Marketing & Communications – HOUSTON, TX

Company: Greater Houston Partnership

Job description: Job Title

Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

Job ID

27683282

Work Hybrid

Yes

Location

HOUSTON, TX 77010

Other Location

Description

Why the Partnership

When you join the Greater Houston Partnership, you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professional’s work across multiple disciplines, including: Economic Development (Regional and International), Executive, Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Public Policy, Regional Workforce Development, Research, Resources and the Center for Houston’s Future.

Who We Are

The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region, the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civic-minded leaders who are dedicated to the area’s long-term success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately one-fifth of the region’s workforce, the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.

We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you.

Today, We Are Looking For

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the execution of strategic campaigns/initiatives designed to attract leading global companies, investment, and talent to the Greater Houston region. This role will reside in the dedicated team that supports the organization’s Economic Development (Regional and International), Workforce Development, and Energy Transition divisions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, the coordinator will:

Content Creation
• Monitor news/trends that promote Houston’s position as a premier global business destination across key sectors (energy, aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing) and a great place to live.
• Create content pieces to be published on the Houston Report blog and leveraged for the team’s digital marketing and public relations campaigns.

Email Marketing
• Support email marketing campaigns that drive leads and audience participation for industry events, brand activations, outbound business development missions, etc.

Project Management/Organization
• Work closely with internal clients and the marketing team to ensure efficient execution and delivery of marketing and communications products.
• Leverage the organization’s project management software to effectively guide deliverables through the organization’s routing and review process.
• Maintain effective organization for the team including project updates and meeting schedules.

Event Logistics/Support
• Support logistics and planning for events and brand activations including trade shows/conferences, business development trips, and other regional events.

Marketing Materials
• Collaborate with Senior Manager and graphics team to enhance and create new marketing materials to tell the Houston story including publications, ‘Why Houston’ presentations, industry toolkits, digital advertising assets, and videos.
• Support ongoing maintenance and updating of related pages on the Greater Houston Partnership’s website.
• Assist with light graphic design of collateral as needed in conjunction with the design and project management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are desirable for job success:
• Energetic and passionate about Houston
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An aptitude for creativity and selling ideas.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Preference for working with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous assignments.
• Professional demeanor.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Light graphic design skills with basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus, but not required.
• Experience working with Constant Contact, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or other email marketing tools/software.
• Experience working with Basecamp, or similar project management tools/software.
• Flexibility to work some overtime and/or work on additional projects, as necessary.

Behavioral Competencies-Attributes, Behaviors, and Competencies (ABC’s)

Achievement Focus – Recognizes and acts on opportunities; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Accountable- Willing to be judged; takes ownership; makes decisions; overcomes obstacles; takes initiative and finishes a job at a high-level of excellence.

Judgement- Makes timely decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to building a positive team spirit, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, gives and welcomes feedback, and puts success of team above own interests.

Executes with excellence – Consistently delivers on promises to the highest standards, appreciates and demands quality, goes the extra mile.

Exceptional communicator- Communicates effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; can write prose with proper grammar and syntax; listens actively; builds trust; uses the appropriate media for the situation; knows what and when to communicate to a particular audience.

Nimble, flexible- Adaptable; manages ambiguity; embraces change; considers change vital in pursuit of GHP’s Mission; stretches to get job done.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications.

Required Experience

1-3 years’ experience in Marketing, PR, Communications or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements
• Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
• Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.

Mental and Aptitude Requirements
• Job requires the ability to hear, see, and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills.

Safety Requirements

Adhere to office safety policies.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Expected salary:

Location: Houston, TX

Job date: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:11:39 GMT

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