Marketing Specialist

Commonwealthcu; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

17 days PTO

Loan discounts up to 2%

401(k) matching

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Financial wellness resources

Job summary

CommonWealth Central Credit Union is seeking a Marketing Specialist to lead ad copy, promotions and multi-channel programs from our San Jose area corporate office. The role emphasizes email campaigns, digital content and member communications to support financial wellness and community engagement.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in financial services marketing, strong writing, design and CMS skills, plus a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong project management, analytical, creative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage advertising/sales promotions by developing ad copy and promotional pieces for multiple media and channels.
• Plan multi-channel marketing programs, member communications and financial wellness initiatives.
• Produce and monitor email campaigns, newsletters and other campaigns using CRM and marketing automation tools.

Skills

Copywriting

Communication

Project management

Analytics

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing automation

Email platforms

Job description

At CommonWealth Central Credit Union, we’re more than just a financial institution—we’re a community. We proudly serve over 40,000 members across Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey County, and beyond, helping them achieve their financial goals and build brighter futures.

We’re looking for passionate, service-driven individuals who believe in making a real impact. If you’re committed to empowering people with financial solutions and want to grow in a supportive, values-driven workplace, you’ve come to the right place.

What We Offer:
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*

CommonWealth Central Credit Union
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 641690
San Jose, CA 95164-1690

Current Openings

Position:Marketing Specialist

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Id:317-07272026

# of Openings:1

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
• 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

to help our members enhance their financial well-being.

CommonWealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* The loan discount rate cannot be lower than the Applicable Federal Rates; for real estate loans, the interest rate cannot be less than 2%.