Marketing Specialist

Intrepid Travel; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home options

Free Intrepid trip every year

Large travel discounts for family and友

5 extra days of leave for Intrepid-tri

10 weeks of parental leave

E-learning access and mentor programs

Volunteer leave 20 hours/year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Intrepid Travel is seeking a Marketing Specialist to drive USA campaigns, partnerships and brand growth from our Seattle office. You’ll lead end-to-end tactical and brand campaigns, identify new collaboration opportunities, and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver measurable results.

You will manage a team member and collaborate across PR, product, creative and commercial teams to boost awareness and sales. Hybrid in Seattle with occasional travel offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing experience delivering campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical and brand campaigns end-to-end in the USA market.
• Identify and manage partnerships with brands, tourism boards, media platforms and corporate partners.
• Manage conversations, deliver marketing briefs, review proposals and assets, and ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate events and track post-campaign performance and marketing administration.
• Mentor a direct report and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application Close Date: 20th of October, 2026

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

We are Intrepid

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing the Intrepid brand across the USA. As part of our collaborative and dynamic USA Marketing team, this role will suit someone who is curious, motivated and has a strong track record of delivering results.

As the Marketing Specialist, you’ll help execute our marketing strategy across the USA through the development, organization and implementation of campaigns that align with Intrepid’s brand and deliver results. The role has a strong focus on leading tactical and brand campaigns end-to-end, as well as identifying partnership opportunities to reach new Intrepid audiences through well-aligned brands, tourism boards, media platforms, corporate partners and more.

From conception to execution, the role will initiate conversations, manage relationships, create marketing briefs, re view proposals and marketing assets, deliver content within timelines, coordinate events, track post-campaign performance and manage marketing administration. The role also includes people management of one direct report.

This role will be in theUSA consumer marketing team, and will communicate regularly withtheleadership team.Collaboration is key to success, and this roleworks closely with PR, industry, product, creative studio, legal, commercial and other teams across global and regional functions. The role will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with the goal of growing brand awareness, increasing database acquisition, driving enquiries, and ultimately contributing to sales and conversion growth.

Intrepid has recently launched a travel collaboration with REI Co-op, and this role will be a key team member in delivering this partnership. You will work closely with REI to manage the day-to-day relationship, drive marketing activity that supports sales growth, and ensure seamless collaboration between Intrepid and REI’s internal teams. This includes coordinating marketing activity with operations, legal, customer service, and executive stakeholders on both sides to deliver shared goals.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Seattle, with a hybrid work schedule. You will be required to work from our downtown Seattle officea minimum ofthree days per week. This role may require domestic and international travel.

The salary range for this role is USD $85,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. In addition to competitive pay, we offer great benefits and some amazing perks because we believe in supporting our people both at work and beyond.

A passion for travel is a must-have! With it you’ll bring:

Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of marketing experience, with demonstrated experience delivering marketing campaigns across online and offline channels, as well as brand collaborations and/or content partnerships.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, navigate competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Strong attention to detail, with accurate and efficient administrative skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn and use new software, digital platforms, and marketing tools.

Please note

We recognise that AI use in applications is becoming more common. We review applications carefully, so if you choose to use AI, please do so thoughtfully and include something personal - it really makes a difference.

AI does not make hiring decisions. AI tools may be used to support certain parts of our recruitment process, helping us work efficiently and consistently. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.

We also reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and werecognisethat diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our workperksinclude:

• Flexible work arrangements,work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of10 weekspaid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professionaldevelopmentand mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to usthey'remore than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every dayit'sour people and the work they do thatbringthem to life.

We aim to ensurediversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require anyreasonableadjustmentto participate in therecruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] your name, location, and what yourequire, we will then be in touch to support your application.

Application Close Date: 20th of October, 2026