Marketing/Office Manager

Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation

Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Job description:

Position: Marketing/Office Manager

Status: 24-32 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Flexible Schedule

Reports to: Executive Director

Join our team! Since 1987, BLAEDC has actively supported the economic vitality of our communities. We believe in the Brainerd Lakes Area as a great place to work, play, and raise a family. We support the vitality of our communities through traditional economic development efforts as well as innovative lending, recruiting, and other programs for businesses.

We’re a non-profit organization led by local business leaders. We are funded by community partners and members who believe in our mission. Through this funding we provide free and low-cost services to businesses looking to move, expand or start in Crow Wing County.

MISSION:

The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation (BLAEDC) is a community-driven, non-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the area’s economic base by expanding business, building community and growing jobs in Crow Wing County.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our small, collaborative team. In this role, you'll manage essential clerical tasks, including coordinating meetings, maintaining filing systems, creating reports, and ensuring smooth communication across the office. A key focus will be crafting and distributing newsletters, managing email communications, and updating content across digital platforms. You’ll also provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, helping to keep everyone informed. If you love the Brainerd Lakes Area and want to help, make a positive impact on our local communities, this is a great role for you!

CLERICAL:

· Performs administrative and clerical support for the organization

· Keeps orderly, organized, and clean office spaces and coordinate ordering supplies including general niceties for clients and staff, e.g., coffee, water, snacks

· Performs routine clerical work as assigned

· Answer phones and greet visitors in a professional and timely manner, record and convey appropriate messages to staff

· Retrieve and distribute incoming and outgoing mail

· Coordinates meetings and maintains calendars

· Establishes and maintains filing systems, both physical and electronic

· Manage and maintain records, contracts, organizational documents, etc.

· Assists with special administrative projects

· Drop off and pick up documents from the bookkeeper

MARKETING:

· Manage event logistics and coordination including planning with venues, arranging for food, registration, setup, and takedown.

· Manage proprietary email list databases in Constant Contact including press & media list for distribution with the independent Communications Consultant.

· Manage BLAEDC digital strategy presence including update company websites www.growbrainerdlakes.org and www.growcuyuna.org.

· Manage, prepare, and distribute content across digital media marketing channels including but not limited to the monthly organization and program newsletter emails and daily social media posts in coordination staff.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

· Manage monthly Board meeting preparation, coordination, and logistics including recording accurate minutes and resolutions

· Routine interaction and communication with the Executive Director and Board Members

REQUIRED:

· Experience in office setting, non-profit experience is a plus

· Microsoft Office Suite (O365) including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

· Very timely, detailed, and process-oriented self-starter

· Ability to prioritize and organize a daily workload

· Professional level verbal and written communications skills

· Must be able to meet deadlines

· A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills

· Internet browser and search engines use on handheld and desktop devices

· Combination of analytical, decision making, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work as a part of a team and under minimal supervision

· Strong problem-solving ability and organization skills

· Reliable access to a vehicle for occasional travel, including meetings, supplies pickup and delivery

PREFERRED:

· Constant Contact

· Digital social platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

· Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (including InDesign), WordPress, Google Drive

· 2+ years marketing experience in digital and written

Other duties may be assigned to this position periodically as required by organization need.

COMPENSATION:

This position’s negotiable salary range is $20-$23 per hour, based on experience
24-32 hours a week are available. Can be flexible schedule 8am-5pm M-F
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

\nCompany Description

Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit helping to expand the lakes area since 1987. If your looking for a flexible schedule in a fun, fast-paced environment then this is the position for you.