Content Marketing Associate

Houston's Inc. is currently hiring for a Content Marketing Associate to join our growing Marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their marketing experience and wanting to join a growing and dynamic company where they can make a strong impact on the future of the organization. Come be a part of a collaborative and supportive team, and a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day!Compensation:$27-$28 per hourDiscretionary quarterly bonusesQuarterly Employee of the month bonusesBenefits:Employer-paid medical insurance for employee-onlyEmployer-paid Life Insurance, LTD, and EAP for employee-onlyPaid time off, and Holiday401k with matching up to 6% (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%)Hybrid work-from-home (2 days/week) after 6 months of employmentPosition Purpose: The Content Marketing Associate is primarily responsible for supporting the design, production, and distribution of sales and marketing content across digital, social, and print channels. This role will assist in creating engaging brand assets, designing sales enablement tools, and managing social media content calendars to help increase awareness, bring marketing campaigns to life, and ultimately support sales and lead generation goals.______________________________________________________________________________Functions or Duties:Design and create visual content across digital and print mediums: email, social media, digital campaigns, guides, signage, brochures, postcards, and sales enablement collateral.Design customer-branded materials (upon request) including catalogs and flyers.Schedule and publish social media posts across platforms.Assist with maintaining the content calendar and campaign timelines.Design branded marketing materials including graphics, presentations, flyers, and promotional assets.Support product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns through content creation.Coordinate content requests across internal teams.Monitor social media engagement and provide basic performance reporting.Ensure brand consistency across all content and channels.Assist with photo sourcing, content organization, and asset management.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge and SkillsWorking knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or CanvaWorking knowledge of social media platforms and scheduling tools (Hootsuite)Strong presentation, written communication (spelling, grammar, language), and self-editing skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detailComfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment to meet deadlinesExcellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with co-workers, customers, and vendors with a positive and ‘can-do’ attitudeEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, or equivalent experience required2+ years of experience in marketing, design/content creation, and/or social mediaDesign portfolio is preferredKnowledge of foodservice related items and brands is preferredFamiliarity with Salesforce CRM is preferredPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.While performing the duties, this position is frequently required to:Stand or sit for long periods of time.Look at a computer screen and use hands and fingers for keyboard and mouse with fine dexterity and repetitive motion.Lift up to 30 lbs occasionallySpeak Clearly and actively listenUtilize close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Perform complex tasks with very close attention to accuracy and quality.Must be able to pass a non-THC drug test and background check. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.About Houston’sHouston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.At Houston's...we are people, not just products.Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website, www.houstons-inc.comEEO Statement:Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.