Content and Marketing Specialist

Description

  Content and Marketing Specialist

Grand Junction, CO

Description

Content and Marketing Specialist

One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm, need to be flexible for Ariel events afterhours and on weekends.

Hiring Range: $28.95 - $31.65 / hr., depending upon education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled.

Position Summary 

The Content and Marketing Specialist develops and delivers engaging content that promotes Ariel Clinical Services’ mission, services, culture, and employment opportunities. This role supports community outreach and brand awareness through digital, print, and social media channels. The specialist collaborates with leaders across the organization to implement communication strategies that strengthen engagement and support Ariel’s strategic goals.

Minimum Requirements

Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum two (2) years professional experience creating content across multiple platforms, including social media, websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and print materials.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and basic graphic design and content creation tools.

Preferred: 

• Three (3) or more years of experience in content marketing, branding, or recruitment marketing.

• Experience in one or more of the following: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, website content management systems, social media analytics, photography, videography, or video editing.

• Experience in healthcare, human services, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven organizations

We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision at affordable rates.

• Group Life Insurance 100% covered.

• Group Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plan available at a discounted rate.

• HSA & FSA employee funded accounts. 

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. 

• $50/month for participation in Wellness Program.

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 5% at one year anniversary.

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!

Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!

• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more. 

• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.

• As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.

Ariel Clinical Services Mission 

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in society. 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Develop and manage content for websites, social media, newsletters, email campaigns, recruitment materials, and internal communications.

2. Create engaging marketing and communication campaigns that promote Ariel's mission, services, culture, and employment opportunities.

3. Manage and update organizational branding across digital and print platforms to ensure consistency and alignment with brand standards.

4. Gather and share heartfelt, relatable stories that resonate with diverse audiences, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and youth and adults facing mental health challenges.

5. Support recruitment efforts through employer branding, job advertisements, social media outreach, and recruitment marketing campaigns.

6. Develop graphics, presentations, videos, and other visual content to support organizational goals.

7. Monitor content performance and engagement metrics and make recommendations to improve effectiveness.

8. Collaborate with leaders and departments to communicate key initiatives, programs, and strategic priorities.

9. Assist with community outreach and event promotion activities. 

10. Stay informed on marketing, communication, and social media trends and recommend innovative strategies to increase engagement and visibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

1. Exceptional written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication.

2. Marketing, communications, and branding principles.

3. Content creation strategies for digital, print, social media, and internal communications.

4. Social media platforms, audience engagement, and content distribution best practices.

5. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, social media platforms, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.

6. Ability to create compelling content tailored to diverse audiences.

7. Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications.

8. Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.

9. Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

10. Ability to think creatively and develop innovative marketing and engagement strategies.

11. Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, protect confidential information, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

12. Ability to represent Ariel Clinical Services professionally and promote its mission, values, and culture.

13. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion and direct others, as needed.

14. Ability to attend after-hours Ariel events and travel overnight to Front Range locations.

Certifications/Licenses 

1. Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

None

Physical Demands 

1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of bending, sitting, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.  

2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position. Adaptive devices are acceptable. 

3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

4. This position requires the ability to see, at a level which is adequate to ensure position success.   Corrective devices are acceptable.

5. This position will require daily driving or adequate transportation of up to one hour per day and occasionally up to eight hours per day. Overnight travel may be required

Work Environment 

1. Exposure to typical climate-controlled office environment when in the office.

2. Exposure to all climates and weather conditions while working in the field.

3. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease is possible, but limited.

4. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible, but limited.

Required Background Checks & Documentation 

1. Central Registry for child abuse

2. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)

3. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

4. CBI Sex Offender Background Check

5. National Sex Offender Background Check

6. Federal Background Investigation (FBI) in CO > Two years  

7. Reference check 

8. Office of Inspector General

9. I-9 Documentation

10. Driver’s License Record

11. Official Transcripts Required.