Part Time Marketing Assistant or Intern [JHO]

JAX Mercantile Co.; Laporte (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Plan

Employee Discount

Performance Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Volunteer Time

Referral Bonus

Job summary

JAX Mercantile Co. is seeking a Marketing Assistant or Intern to support the Marketing Team at our Laporte, CO Support Center. You will help showcase our local brand through graphics, social media, and collateral, with occasional store content trips.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed studies in Marketing, Communications, Business, or Graphic Design. Strong design software and typography skills, plus copywriting ability, are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed studies in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Basic proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
• Proficient in typography and digital marketing concepts.
• Copywriting and proofreading experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and communication via phone or email.
• Engaging and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit basic graphics for social media, posters, and website updates.
• Resize, format and optimize images and marketing materials.
• Assist with presentation deck formatting and visual consistency.
• Update templates and branded collateral following guidelines.
• Support promotional event coordination and logistics.
• Perform general administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media marketing

Copywriting

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Project management

Microsoft Office

Typography

Education

Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Help Jax promote our brand and what makes us special in this community. At JAX Mercantile Co., we are passionate about the satisfaction of working hard, the joy in outdoor adventure, and the importance of conservation. Join our local, family-owned company as a Marketing Assistant or Intern at our JAX Support Center location in Laporte, CO.

Our Marketing Assistant will help the Marketing Team demonstrate our excellent customer service, local expertise, and quality merchandise at fair prices. Responsibilities include the following:

• Create and edit basic graphics for social media, posters, and website updates
• Resize, format and optimize images and marketing materials
• Assist with presentation deck formatting and visual consistency
• Update templates and branded collateral following established guidelines
• Support promotional event coordination and logistics
• Perform general administrative duties as needed

All JAX employees are expected to provide top-notch customer service (internal and external), and step up to do additional office, organizing, cleaning or reporting work as needed.

This is not a remote position. Work is based out of our Support Center in Laporte, CO and will require occasional trips to our stores for content creation.

Our ideal candidate is currently pursuing or has completed studies in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field. Additional knowledge, skills or abilities include:

• Knowledge of current graphic design (and related) software applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Basic proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
• Proficient in typography
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts
• Copywriting and proofing experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and communicate well via phone or email
• Engaging and positive
• Attention to detail

Schedule Requirements

• Generally, M-F business hours, 10-20 hours a week
• Some flexibility with schedule available

Pay Range

$16.00 hourly

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount
• Performance Bonus Program
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2Conservation Credit
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.

For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!

Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review.

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.