Job Title: Part-Time Administrative and Marketing Assistant
Location: Marquette County
Reports To: Executive Director (ED) of Accelerate UP
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay: $20 - $25 per hour (plus retirement benefits)
Summary:
Accelerate UP is seeking a Part-Time Administrative/Marketing(A/M) Assistant to assist with coordination, marketing, and deployment of County-wide delivery of the Hub's support services to eligible small business, as well as compilation and retention of documentation required pursuant to grant funding requirements. This multifaceted position requires managing administrative responsibilities and driving marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling administrative duties including CRM management and adept in creative marketing strategies, ensuring community engagement and organizational visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Assistant Duties:
- Efficiently manage and update Salesforce CRM with client meeting details, metrics, and crucial data.
- Consistently update metrics relevant to business startups, expansions, acquisitions, jobs created/retained, and capital formation.
- Organize the Executive Director’s schedule, optimizing time and resource allocation.
- Weekly reporting on client engagement and outcomes, alongside evaluating progress with the ED.
- Track and document organizational achievements, inclusive of both qualitative stories and quantitative data, highlighting outcomes.
- Contribute to documenting activities aligning with AUP’s annual objectives and long-term strategic planning.
- Facilitate communication with community members and supporters, ensuring effective dissemination of information.
- Other duties assigned by the Executive Director
Marketing Coordinator Duties:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing strategy.
- Create and share client success stories, conducting interviews as directed by the ED for AUP Client Profiles.
- Handle monthly client profile postings on social media, including crafting content using Canva, copywriting, and scheduling.
- Compile and distribute bi-monthly email updates to community members and supporters, spotlighting client achievements, upcoming events, and pertinent metrics.
- Coordinate with the ED for scheduling media appearances.
- Manage and update marketing tools and platforms, including Canva, Trello, Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp, ensuring all accounts are current and operational.
- Collect and synthesize AUP performance feedback, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, and report findings to the ED for strategic enhancements in service delivery.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 Years of Experience in a Marketing/Admin Role; or comparable position.
- Proficiency in or ability to learn Salesforce CRM (or comparable platform) and social media management (Facebook, Instagram), as well as email marketing tools like Mailchimp.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of multitasking efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior experience in administrative and marketing roles, particularly in organization, content creation and digital communication.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Canva and Trello is beneficial.
What We Offer:
- A role integral to the growth and success of local businesses and entrepreneurs in the Marquette County area.
- Opportunities for professional growth in both administrative and marketing functions.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment in a mission-driven organization.
- Training and access to an on-going learning platform.
