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Job description
Join the Jonesboro A&P Team
The Jonesboro Advertising & Promotion Commission is seeking a creative, organized, and results-oriented Marketing Specialist/Events Coordinator to support marketing, communications, tourism promotion, and events in Jonesboro.
This position combines creative marketing work with hands-on event coordination. The successful candidate will help develop and coordinate print, digital, and broadcast communications; create promotional materials; assist with social media and website content; coordinate vendors and event logistics; and represent the Jonesboro A&P Commission at community events, trade shows, and other promotional activities.
If you enjoy turning ideas into effective marketing, working with people, coordinating moving parts, and helping promote Jonesboro, this position offers an opportunity to make a visible impact in the community.
JONESBORO ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMISSION
Job Description: Marketing Specialist/Events Coordinator
Summary: Assists with design, communication, and promotion efforts, website content, news releases, and media relations. Assists with strategies to meet overall goals and promotional events as required. This full-time, non-exempt position reports directly to the Executive Director. May require overnight travel and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Work to achieve consistency and coordination for electronic, print, and broadcast communications.
Coordinate with City of Jonesboro Department Heads (police, fire, streets, sanitation) and other city leadership when city services are required for an event.
Coordinate with A&P grant recipients to ensure Jonesboro A&P regulations are being followed.
Assist with content management with outsourced services for social media channels and Tourjonesboro.com.
Write news releases and publications when needed.
Assist and/or create and design advertising and promotion for print and digital.
Assist with videographers, photographers, and outsourced services to deliver superb content.
Assist with management of image library and usage rights for all photography and videography.
Assist with budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination when necessary.
Assist with A&P-related events in the City of Jonesboro such as booking porta-potties, janitorial, trash pick up, etc. when necessary.
Coordinates and/or assists with setting up barricades, moving tables/chairs, handling signage, and other setups/takedown for events.
Represents The Jonesboro A&P Commission at local events, trade shows, and community functions as needed.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Occasional lifting of materials up to 50 lbs (e.g., event supplies, promotional materials).
Frequent walking during site visits, tours, and events.
Other:
This job description is not meant to be totally inclusive of all responsibilities of this position.
Works on other projects as assigned.
This full-time, non-exempt position reports directly to the Executive Director. Job may require overnight travel. Work will be required periodically after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.
Manages KPIs to develop standards and data against which progress will be measured and evaluated.
Utilizes measurements, reporting, and statistical analysis to determine progress.
This job description is not meant to be inclusive of all responsibilities in this position.
Works on other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft programs like Word and Excel. Data entry may be required.
Proficient in Adobe Suite, Canva, Capcut, and chosen creative software.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently, quickly, and efficiently with minimum supervision.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
A strong work ethic and personal commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Worksite address
jonesboro, AR, 72402, US
Who can apply
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