Marketing Assistant(Summer Help)

Barnes, Inc.

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Caption Writing, Channel Marketing, Content Development, Content Management, Facebook, Landscaping, LinkedIn, Marketing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Schedule Development, Social Media, Time Management
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
1 day ago

About the Company

We are a full-service landscaping company providing residential and commercial services
including landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. We take pride in
quality work, strong visuals, and a professional brand, both in the field and online.

Position Overview

We're hiring a motivated, creative, and reliable college student to support our Marketing Coordinator during the summer. You'll help create content, manage social media, capture photo/video on job sites, and keep our website and digital signage looking fresh. This is a hands-on role with portfolio-worthy work and real-world marketing experience.

A marketing major is not required. Training and guidance will be provided. We're looking for someone organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Social Media

  • Help build and maintain a social media content calendar
  • Create and schedule posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Write captions and short form copy aligned to our brand voice
  • Support efforts to grow and engage our LinkedIn audience

Photography & Visual Content

  • Capture photos of job sites, crews, and completed landscaping projects
  • Organize, label, and upload photos for use across marketing channels
  • Help ensure visual assets are current, consistent, and on brand

Website Updates

  • Refresh website photos and project galleries
  • Assist with basic content updates (training provided)
  • Flag outdated pages/visuals and suggest improvements

Digital Signage (OptiSigns)

  • Create and schedule content for OptiSigns digital displays
  • Maintain a rotating signage calendar (branding, promotions, safety, seasonal messages)
  • Assist with updating signage content on-site as needed

General Marketing Support

  • Support the Marketing Coordinator with ongoing projects and deadlines
  • Track tasks and deliverables to keep projects moving
  • Contribute ideas for seasonal promotions and campaigns

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on marketing experience in a real business
  • Portfolio-ready content (photos, posts, campaigns)
  • Exposure to branding, content planning, and digital tools
  • Mentorship from an in-house Marketing Coordinator
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to continue during the school year

 

Have questions? Reach out to Sara Rogers at

sararogers@barnesinc.net

and discover how you can become an integral part of our team today!

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Barnes, Inc.