Marketing Assistant

UMC is proud to be built on a foundation of 100+ years of consistent business growth. We offer an environment of constant learning and developing through training, technology, creativity, and collaboration. Our teams are driven, informed, and empowered to act. We strive to treat people fairly and do the right thing both in our business and in our community.

UMC understands the importance of our hard-working people and is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity, equality, and inclusion. We hire the best and the brightest from across the region to construct teams of experts in design, engineering, project management, and business services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Document verification and work eligibility requests may include resume, cover letters, references, and work authorization confirmation.

Online assessment requests may be used as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Benefits Summary:

UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) plan with match, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life & Disability Insurance, Company Paid STD/LTD, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Assistance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program, and employee events.

Paid Time Off:

Eligible employees begin accruing PTO as of their date of hire and accrual rates are based on years of service. Base annual accrual starts at 120 hours/15 days for full time status. PTO is a combination of sick and vacation accruals. UMC follows the required WA State Sick Leave guidelines and employees are provided (1) for every 40 hours worked as part of the PTO package. UMC also offers (7) paid holidays, plus (1) Floating Holiday to be used within the calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: $27 - $32/hour; depending on experience

Location: Lynnwood, WA

Classification: Non-Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

The Marketing Assistant will support the marketing and communications team across multiple functions. This individual will manage and support a wide variety of marketing and communications administrative tasks, including data management, graphic design support, and event support. They will also support marketing and business development efforts by assisting with pursuits, working in collaboration with the marketing team. This individual will contribute to internal and external communications, helping ensure unified, consistent, and strategic messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support
2. Manages and supports multiple BD-related tasks. This may include managing UMC's sponsorship benefits, as well as supporting client/BD events and appreciation efforts.
3. Manages and updates UMC project and people information.
4. Coordinates and manages swag efforts for custom swag orders, as well as the UMC Company Store.
5. Provides graphic design assistance for project and department requests.

1. Business Development Support
2. Supports responses to proposals by developing written content in alignment with strategic messaging. Primarily this includes resumes and project profiles.
3. Assists as needed in preparing interview/presentation deliverables.
4. Updates and maintains boilerplate, resumes, testimonials, and project files.

1. Communications
2. Collaborates with technical and marketing staff to research, write and develop authentic and compelling stories about UMC's people, projects, and services, ensuring that information is communicated clearly, accurately, and in a visually appealing manner.
3. Creates dynamic content for internal and external communication vehicles, including the website, UConnect, social media, newsletter, and other communications.
4. Acts as a UConnect super-user.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Assists with any research needed for pursuits, including client research.
2. Assists with employee engagement events or community/outreach efforts as needed.
3. Supports UMC's video and photography projects as needed.
4. Supports UMC's branding and visual identity with graphic design projects as needed.
5. Responsible for marketing supplies management.
6. Collaborates with marketing colleagues to grow and expand UMC/proposal knowledge base.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to write and communicate in a clear and compelling manner, with a strong command of English grammar and editing.
2. Comfortable speaking with internal teams and external vendors.
3. Time management skills and ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
4. Ability to consistently manage multiple tasks, prioritize those efforts, and be adaptable and able to respond quickly and efficiently as priorities shift.
5. Comfortable asking for help.
6. Initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute effectively with an attention to detail.
7. Excellent organizational skills, ability to build relationships with various team members, proficient collaboration and coordination abilities, and efficient time management when faced with multiple deadlines.
8. Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on and team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field (communications, English, journalism, marketing, or design); or equivalent experience
2. Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

1. Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.