Marketing Specialist

CommonWealth Central Credit Union; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

17 days PTO

Up to 2% discounts on loans–including

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary insurance

Employee assistance program

Emergency savings account withEmployer

Student loan paydown assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Financial Wellness benefits and tools

Job summary

CommonWealth Central Credit Union in Santa Clara County is seeking a Marketing Specialist to support brand, communications and digital marketing efforts from our San Jose Corporate Office. You will develop ad copy, manage multi-channel campaigns and coordinate events to promote member wellbeing and financial health.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in marketing, a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications, strong writing and project management skills, and experience with CRM, email

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field preferred; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years of related marketing experience preferred, preferably in financial services or regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage advertising/sales promotions by developing ad copy, writing promotional pieces and designing layouts for multiple media and channels; coordinate with vendors.
• Plan multi-channel marketing programs, member communications and financial wellness efforts.
• Analyze competitive products, services, legislation, budgets, pricing and distribution for marketing planning.
• Produce, launch, monitor and report on email campaigns, member outreach programs, newsletters and other multi-channel communications.
• Build, test and deploy email campaigns and journeys; maintain accurate CRM lists and segments.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Content publishing

Project management

Email marketing

CRM

Marketing analytics

Graphic design concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

HTML

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Marketing automation platforms

Job description

Marketing Specialist
At CommonWealth, we serve the financial needs of more than 40,000 people who live or work in Santa Clara County. We are seeking candidates who share our value and commitment to building stronger communities through financial health — one member at a time. In addition to a competitive base salary, our compensation package includes:

• 13 paid holidays
• 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during first year of employment
• Up to 2% discounts on loans–including first mortgages
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contribution
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Emergency savings account with employer contribution
• Student loan paydown assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and more
• Financial Wellness benefits and resources

We are currently accepting applications for a Marketing Specialist based in our San Jose Corporate Office. As our Marketing Specialist, your major responsibilities will include:

Marketing, Brand Support and Communications:

• Manage advertising/sales promotions by developing ad copy, writing promotional pieces and designing layouts for a variety of media and channels. Work with multiple vendors to facilitate production and execution of marketing programs.
• Participate in planning multi-channel marketing programs, member communications and financial wellness efforts.
• Participate in multi-channel marketing planning, including an analysis of competitive products/services and selling techniques, legislation, budgets, pricing and distribution.
• In collaboration with the Marketing Director, produce, launch, monitor and report on email campaigns, member outreach programs, newsletters and other multi-channel marketing communications.
• Build, test and deploy email campaigns, automated journeys and targeted communications; maintain accurate lists and segments using CRM and marketing automation tools.

Digital Channels & Marketing Technology:

• Maintain and update member touchpoints including the website, online banking messages, virtual assistant content, in-branch digital screens, social media channels and other member-facing platforms and channels.
• Responsible for regular website and digital content updates and maintenance including items such as rate changes, compliance updates, member messaging and promotional offer updates.

Events & Sponsorships, Financial Wellness & Business Development:

• Coordinate special events; monitor planning, schedules and implementation as required for proper execution of each event. Represent the Credit Union by attending events as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Support Business Development and branch teams with localized campaign support including digital and printed materials, promotional items, community event promotion and on-site presence as needed.
• Contribute to financial wellness initiatives by supporting educational content creation and broader member outreach focused on financial well-being.

Analytics, Reporting & Optimization:

• Measure, test and optimize the Credit Union’s communication strategy and campaign performance across email, digital, website, social, direct mail and other marketing channels.
• Assist with marketing analytics, campaign reporting and performance insights, including tracking key metrics, preparing summaries and identifying opportunities to improve future marketing efforts.
• Leverage CRM and marketing automation system data, engagement data and campaign results to identify member segments, support trigger-based marketing and recommend improvements to future campaigns.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of two to five years of related marketing experience, preferably within financial services or a regulated industry. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field preferred; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree required. Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally, build strong internal and external relationships and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Must have demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to proofreading, copywriting, design, editing and content publishing skills. Strong project management, analytical, creative and problem-solving skills are required. Prior experience with and basic knowledge of graphic design concepts, content management systems, basic HTML, website content updates, email marketing platforms, social media tools and marketing analytics preferred.
Pay Range: $30.25 – $37.80; based on skills and experience.
CommonWealth is an equal opportunity employer