Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Kelly Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan and holidayPay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator for a temporary-to-hire role. The position pays $25/hour and offers a Hybrid work arrangement, collaborating with a strong team to promote company messages and programs.

The successful candidate will craft clear communications, support marketing activities, coordinate events, and help develop plans with internal partners while upholding the Kelly brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of marketing or communications experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure marketing initiatives promote employee awareness of company information and activities.
• Recommend and support the best methods and types of marketing or communication tools to reinforce key messages.
• Utilize creative concepts and writing skills to effectively market programs or solutions to employees and customers while reinforcing the company brand.
• Support planned marketing activities for internal and external customers, incorporating relevant subject matter into communications.
• Ensure marketing and communications activities meet internal customers’ timing and objectives, considering potential impacts on other planned communications.
• Apply various marketing strategies to successfully engage the target audience.
• Participate in community events to enhance the company's reputation and brand presence.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

MS Office suite

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/English/communications/marketing

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Project management tools

Job description

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Temporary to hire opportunity with a Top Client in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Snapshot:

• Pay rate is $25/hour

• Hybrid role

• Opportunity to work with a great team

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure marketing initiatives promote employee awareness of company information and activities.

• Recommend and support the best methods and types of marketing or communication tools to reinforce key messages.

• Utilize creative concepts and writing skills to effectively market programs or solutions to employees and customers while reinforcing the company brand.

• Support planned marketing activities for internal and external customers, incorporating relevant subject matter into communications.

• Ensure marketing and communications activities meet internal customers’ timing and objectives, considering potential impacts on other planned communications.

• Apply various marketing strategies to successfully engage the target audience.

• Participate in community events to enhance the company's reputation and brand presence.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related area (preferred).

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of technical or professional experience in marketing or communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software programs (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management tools).
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to bring marketing ideas from concept to execution.
• Familiarity with event management and sponsorships.
• Understanding of short and long-term marketing plan development, budgeting, and project scheduling.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.