Field Marketing Specialist

Gateway Fiber; Fridley (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Commission

Flexible schedule

Career development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding Field Marketing Specialist to represent the brand at local events, festivals and community activities, delivering friendly, knowledgeable engagement and generating leads for the sales team. You will coordinate event logistics, including setup and tear-down, source and schedule local events and sponsorship opportunities, and ensure a consistent brand presence across activations.

Evening and weekend availability and regional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent business experience managing events and community relations.
• 2+ years coordinating and executing community-centric events and interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional project, timeline, and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Gateway Fiber at local events, festivals, and community activities as a knowledgeable and friendly brand ambassador.
• Coordinate and execute event logistics including setup, tear-down, and on-site engagement.
• Assist with sourcing and scheduling local events and sponsorship opportunities that align with Gateway’s brand.
• Engage with community members and prospective customers to build brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure a consistent brand presence and message across all event activations.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent business experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Minnesota Location - Fridley, MN 55432
• Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Job Title: Field Marketing Specialist
• Start Date: Immediate

About Gateway:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Field Marketing Specialist. Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. We stand out as an internet service provider that people actually like.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We all share a clear vision of where the company is going and how our contributions positively affect our culture and operational performance. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company’s vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway’s beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

• Represent Gateway Fiber at local events, festivals, and community activities as a knowledgeable and friendly brand ambassador.
• Coordinate and execute event logistics including setup, tear-down, and on-site engagement.
• Assist with sourcing and scheduling local events and sponsorship opportunities that align with Gateway’s brand.
• Engage with community members and prospective customers to build brand awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure a consistent brand presence and message across all event activations.
• Maintain inventory and manage distribution of branded materials and giveaways.
• Capture event insights, photos, and feedback to support post-event reporting and optimization.
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and customer service in all interactions.
• Willingness to jump into departmental projects as identified and/or directed

Qualifications

• Ability to work within various business systems, extract data, and manage workflows
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent business experience managing events and community relations.
• 2+ years coordinating and executing community-centric events and interactions
• Exceptional project, timeline, and resource management skills.
• Eagerness for regional travel and interaction with community partners & members
• Proven ability to positively engage with community stakeholders, members, and potential partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with a team throughout the week.
• Ability to sit or stand while working for extended periods.
• Available on evenings and weekends when most events take place.

What’s in it for you?

• Seeing your work makes a positive difference in the lives of our served communities.
• Competitive hourly pay plus commission and flexible schedule.
• Friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development.
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of business.