Marketing Specialist

About Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, with offices throughout Montana and Wyoming. Since 2000, WET has grown from a small group of groundwater specialists into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and planners working on water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, and community development projects across the Rocky Mountain region. Our mission and culture are grounded in delivering high-quality, practical solutions for our clients while supporting our employees and the communities we serve. WET’s vision emphasizes long-term growth for our company, coworkers, clients, and communities through strong company culture, community involvement, and commitment to quality work. Our core purpose is simple: collaborate with people and solve problems that positively impact the communities we serve. As an employee-owned company, WET values teamwork, innovation, ethical practice, professional growth, and community engagement—principles that guide how we approach projects and how we support each other as colleagues. Job Summary: WET is seeking a full-time self-motivated Marketing Specialist who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing conferences and community events from start to finish, requiring exceptional attention to detail and a creative, solution-oriented mindset. This role manages all aspects of conference logistics, including schedules, calls for abstracts, hotel coordination, staff registration, invitations, pre‑ and post‑conference communications, booth setup and staffing, exhibitor scheduling, supplies, swag inventory, lead tracking, and marketing materials. The position also coordinates blood and food drives, regional office events, external training activities, and other community initiatives, with occasional travel primarily within Montana and Wyoming. Success in this role depends on precise, professional writing and clear communication, as accurate messaging and documentation are critical at every stage. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and brings strong problem‑solving skills, event or conference planning experience, and a creative eye for detail to ensure events are seamless, well‑executed, and impactful. Key Responsibilities: Assist with proposal assembly and efforts.  Ensure all marketing materials, technical reports, and proposals are completed using WET’s approved style standards.  Edit proposals for grammatical errors, typos, and formatting.  Strong creative writing skills (grant writing experience is a bonus) Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with WET team.  Organize and coordinate marketing events (i.e., booth setup, content preparation, scheduling efforts).  Create, design, and produce effective marketing/training videos and other media for internal and external use.  Assist with all other marketing tasks as assigned.  Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data. Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies. Seek and provide information to help WET determine their position in the marketplace. Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature. Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs. Travel to WET job sites, and other WET offices, as necessary. Always be safety conscious. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University.  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field is required. Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Detailed planning and execution of community events and conferences year-round. A tendency to be creative, inventive, imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations.  Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Work well independently as well as with teams. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite or related software. Work Environment: Combination of office work and attending events. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds.  Will require periodic travel to job sites. Compensation and Benefits: Wages will range from $23 - $30 hourly and will be based on the successful candidate’s specific qualifications and experience. WET offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition to the benefits package, WET offers performance-based bonuses, an Employee Sponsored 401k, and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee. Application Requirements: The application process requires candidates to submit a résumé and cover letter. Cover letters can be uploaded in the attachments section under the résumé section or with the résumé. Please ensure both documents are uploaded before submitting your application. WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.      Founded on Practical Solutions. Driven by Innovation.