Community Marketing Specialist for Boating in DC

Compensation Amount:

50.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Boating in DC, managed by Guest Services, Inc, is seeking part-time photographer and videographers to capture all the best things our DC boathouses and marinas have to offer. The candidate must be able to travel throughout the DC area. The work is outdoors from April through October. Evening and weekend availability is required for all applicants.

Job Description:

The Community Marketing Specialist is responsible for creating and publishing content on all media platforms including social sites, review sites and the website for our DC units. The Specialist will help achieve our monthly financial goals by creating new content that can be used on our social media and ad campaigns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Capture pictures and videos at all our locations including our rental operations, classes, tours, and special events.
• Create engaging and sharable content for social media and monthly e-blasts
• Develop content marketing plan and editorial calendar
• Plan and execute community initiatives and programs working in partnership with our various clients
• Build marketing strategies to increase brand awareness through pubic relations and community partnerships
• Collaborate with District Manager, General Managers, and on-site staff to learn more about the business and to better understand the needs and goals of our clients and guests
• Work with sub-contractors as necessary to ensure successful partnerships

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing field preferred
• At least three years of experience in marketing or communications preferred
• Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp email software, Agorapulse social media management software, and WordPress
• Friendly and outgoing personality with proven record of strong customer service and interpersonal skills; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers
• Photography, videography experience/editing
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities, often on deadline; ability to problem-solve
• Knowledge of and/or relationships with business/hospitality/media/other organizations in Washington, DC a plus
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit at a desk in front of a computer for the entire workday 
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire workday, outdoors as needed (sometimes daily)
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to/greater than 35 lbs or more, on occasion
• Local and regional travel required, inclusive of weekends when necessary 

EQUIPMENT USED

• Typical office equipment (computer, phone system, fax, copiers, scanners, among others)

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.