Marketing Specialist

Company Overview

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience-driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE
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B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

The Marketing Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of marketing strategies and activities for our energy efficiency efforts with utility and government clients in Illinois. Each day we help our clients and communities use less energy, save money and help the environment through the development, implementation and refinement of sound marketing and outreach initiatives. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about our work as we are and has the skills and attitude to be successful.

This position will report to the Marketing Manager and interface closely with graphic design, program managers, operations, outreach teams, clients, and vendor partners. In this role you will be responsible for the project management and writing of marketing communications for residential energy efficiency programs through email marketing, collateral and print production deliverables. This individual will be responsible for proofing materials for program accuracy and brand compliance, monitoring campaign performance and preparing status reports and supporting presentation for client meetings and events.

• Embrace and operate within our core values.
• Work directly with the Marketing Manager and client to implement marketing and communications plans to educate customers about energy efficiency and drive participation in energy efficiency programs.
• Work with the client and subcontractors to develop on- and offline-marketing materials including website content, print materials, email communications, brochures, etc.
• Own the development and delivery of written reports and project updates in client facing meetings and with vendor partners (may be virtual or in-person).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related field of study from an accredited college, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a marketing, advertising, public relations agency or consulting environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at cross-functional communication and a team player.
• Demonstrated experience representing diverse cultures in marketing projects and campaigns.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience implementing marketing communication plans, with the ability to manage and execute collateral development, email and direct mail campaigns, advertising, and social media projects.
• Proficient use of computer and online tools, including Outlook,…