Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communications & Content Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external communications across the organization.
• Assist with the development and distribution of employee communications, announcements, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Gather information, stories, photos, and content from departments and locations throughout the company.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with IAS branding and communication standards.
• Support leadership communications and company-wide initiatives.

Agency Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact between IAS and the external marketing partner.
• Coordinate project requests, content submissions, approvals, and timelines.
• Facilitate communication between agency representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Track project progress and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Review marketing reports and coordinate follow-up activities.

Website & Digital Content Support

• Coordinate website content updates and communicate website needs to the marketing partner.
• Support blog development and content management efforts.
• Assist with gathering information for digital marketing campaigns.
• Help maintain current and accurate online content.

Social Media Support

• Coordinate content for company social media channels.
• Gather photos, videos, employee highlights, customer success stories, and community involvement content.
• Assist with social media content calendars and campaign support.
• Monitor social channels and identify opportunities for engagement and promotion.

Event & Community Engagement Support

• Assist with company events, sponsorships, trade shows, career fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate promotion of community involvement activities.
• Support event communications, photography, and content development.

Brand Support

• Help maintain consistency in company branding and messaging.
• Coordinate marketing materials and communication assets.
• Assist with podcast, video, and promotional project coordination.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness and employee engagement.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in communications, marketing coordination, public relations, administrative support, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling company communications.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to represent IAS professionally.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Regular use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to company locations, community events, and industry functions.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support events and communications activities.
• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or, on occasion, carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.