Marketing Support Specialist

Education Service Center Region 13; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 45,440 - 55,537; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center Region 13 seeks a Marketing Support Specialist I to assist in planning and executing marketing and communications for educational events, products, and professional learning across platforms.

The role supports engagement, promotes services, and aids campaign execution for internal and external clients. This full-time, twelve-month position reports to the Project Coordinator of Marketing and requires strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of marketing or communications experience
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content scheduling tools
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at once and prioritizing tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Preferred: associate or bachelor's degree
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Pardot)
• Basic design skills with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, platform insights)

Responsibilities

• Represent ESC Region 13 with professionalism in all communications
• Assist in planning, coordination, and implementation of marketing campaigns
• Support content creation including writing and editing for web, email, and social
• Maintain editorial calendars and schedule content across digital platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and assets
• Track basic performance metrics (social engagement, email opens, clicks)
• Conduct basic market research to support campaign planning
• Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines and style standards
• Assist with creating marketing materials and event collateral using templates
• Maintain organization of marketing files and project timelines
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team
• Stay current on marketing trends in education
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Marketing experience

Strong writing

Editing skills

Social media familiarity

Content scheduling tools

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mailchimp

Constant Contact

Pardot

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

SurveyMonkey

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Project Specialist I
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: Education Service Center Region 13 - 104

Department: Center Support

Reports To: Project Coordinator of Marketing

Salary: This is a full-time twelve (12) month position at 232 days with a minimum annual salary of $50,489.00.

Job Summary (Primary Purpose):

The Marketing Support Specialist supports the execution of marketing and communications efforts for educational events, products, and professional learning across multiple platforms. This role helps the marketing team build engagement, promote services, and support campaign execution for internal and external clients of ESC Region 13.

Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, and Certificates):

• 1–3 years of marketing or communications experience (internships or part-time work considered)
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content scheduling tools
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at once and prioritizing tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Education, and Certificates):

• Associate or bachelor's degree (in marketing, communications, or related field)
• Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Pardot)
• Basic design skills using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social platform insights)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Social media scheduling tools (e.g., Sprout Social)
• Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Adobe Creative Suite or Canva (basic use)
• WordPress or similar CMS (basic knowledge)
• Survey tools (e.g., Google Forms, SurveyMonkey)

Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Represent ESC Region 13 with professionalism, courtesy, and discretion in all communications and public interactions
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of marketing and communications campaigns
• Support content creation efforts, including writing and editing for web, email, and social media platforms
• Help maintain editorial calendars and schedule content across digital platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and assets needed for campaigns
• Track and report on basic performance metrics (e.g., social media engagement, email opens/clicks)
• Conduct basic market research to support campaign planning and audience targeting
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and style standards
• Assist with the creation of marketing materials and event collateral using templates and design tools
• Maintain organization of marketing files, assets, and project timelines
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed
• Stay current on marketing trends and tactics, particularly in the education field
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not supervise staff

Budget Responsibilities: This position does not manage a budget

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors):

• Fast-paced office environment
• Prolonged periods working at a computer
• Light lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• Must communicate clearly and professionally
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and interruptions
• Must maintain emotional control and composure in a team setting

Equipment Used:

• Typical office equipment (computers, AV, printers, copiers, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.