Marketing Assistant

Mission-Driven.
Honor-Bound.
Fairbanks Morse Defense.
What's your calling?

For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet.
We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S.
Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.
When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities.
Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.
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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join our team.
This role is perfect for a self-motivated professional with a passion for marketing, events, communication, and creative design.
The Marketing Assistant will play an integral role in the planning and execution of marketing activities, ensuring brand consistency, operational excellence, and visually engaging content across all platforms.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Support of ongoing marketing departments projects and goals
Coordinate and oversee onsite event logistics, ensuring smooth execution of marketing events, trade shows, and client outings.
Create, schedule, and monitor engaging content across various social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Design and produce eye-catching graphics for use on social media, and other platforms, ensuring all visuals align with brand aesthetics and messaging.
Develop, edit, and distribute newsletters to keep audiences informed and engaged.
Assist with website updates, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with branding guidelines.
Manage purchase orders (POs) and handle marketing invoices, maintaining accurate financial documentation.
Assist in planning for events, trade shows, golf outings, and other networking opportunities.
Serve as the point of contact for tradeshow coordination, managing setup, materials, and communication.
Organize and manage marketing merchandise and promotional items.
Respond to inquiries via the marketing email inbox and phone calls, maintaining a professional tone and ensuring timely responses.
Track and manage association membership renewals, ensuring the company remains active in relevant organizations.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
1+ years of experience in a marketing or administrative role, preferably in event coordination or communications.
Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing analytics tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to travel for 1-2 events per year

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.
It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.
In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled