Marketing Coordinator

Upper Iowa Beef; Lime Springs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Iowa Beef in Lime Springs, IA, seeks a Marketing Coordinator to join on-site. You will support day-to-day marketing activities, develop branding campaigns, and write content for social media, email, and print materials.

You will coordinate sustainability efforts, assist with community and industry events, and manage timelines, assets, and performance metrics while aligning with leadership and sales goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support promotions.
• Experience in content creation for social media and email.
• Proficient in planning events and coordinating vendors.
• Solid project management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience in agriculture/food industry is a plus.
• Degree in Marketing/Communications/Business preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate marketing and branding campaigns across channels.
• Assist with content creation and writing for social media, email, and print.
• Coordinate sustainability efforts and promotional initiatives.
• Support event planning for community and industry events.
• Manage project timelines and organize marketing assets.
• Track performance and collaborate with leadership, sales, and internal teams.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Content writing

Event planning

Project management

Digital marketing tools

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media platforms

Email marketing software

Job description

Company Description

Upper Iowa Beef is a community-focused, sustainable beef packing plant that believes everyone should know their farmers and their food. We are committed to humane animal care, respect for the farmers who raise our cattle, and transparent information for the families who enjoy our products. Located in Lime Springs, IA, Upper Iowa Beef is a growing operation dedicated to high-quality beef and responsible practices. Joining Upper Iowa Beef means contributing to a mission-driven organization rooted in integrity and community.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, offering an inclusive workplace for team members.

Role Description

The Marketing Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Lime Springs, IA, responsible for supporting and executing day-to-day marketing activities. This role develops and coordinates marketing and branding campaigns that promote Upper Iowa Beef’s brands, products, and values across digital and traditional channels. Daily tasks include assisting with content creation and writing for social media, email, and print materials; coordinating sustainability efforts and promotional initiatives; and supporting event planning for community and industry events. The Marketing Coordinator also helps manage project timelines, organizes marketing assets, tracks performance, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging. This position works closely with leadership and sales to maintain strong communication and alignment between marketing efforts and business goals. Internal communication and bridging the gap between producers and our team is also an important part of the Marketing coordinator role.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Candidates should possess Sales-related skills, such as supporting promotional efforts, understanding customer needs, and assisting with lead generation and follow-up.
• Candidates should possess Event Planning skills, including organizing logistics, coordinating vendors, and supporting community and industry events.
• Candidates should possess Writing skills for marketing content, including social media posts, email newsletters, and basic copywriting for print and digital materials.
• Candidates should possess Project Management skills, including organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple marketing and sustainability initiatives simultaneously.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include familiarity with basic digital marketing tools (e.g., social media platforms, email marketing software, Adobe applications, etc.), attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Experience in agriculture, food production, or a related industry is a plus, as is prior experience in a marketing or coordination role.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is preferred.

If you are currently a college student and will be graduating in December of 2026 or May of 2027, we are willing to work out a delayed start date until you complete your schooling.