Marketing Specialist

Responsible for performing various duties to support the Marketing Department; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for this position. Reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries or requests for information.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Preferred start date June 1 or earlier
• If a current student (graduation Spring 2026), open to a part-time period until graduation
• Position is in-office to start, opportunity to earn flexibility within the first year
• Prior office experience preferred
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., Outlook, Teams)
• Valid Driver’s License

• Community Support & EITC:
  Manage requests, keep data on previous requests up to date, ensure timely receipt of acknowledgement letters for EITC & timely delivery of sponsorship benefits and other materials for general community support functions
• Social Media:
  Execute, contribute to, and enhance Meridian’s social media strategy
• New Hire Marketing Support:
  Support new sales team hires with training and provide essential materials
• Onboarding/Offboarding Employees:
  Ensure our digital presence is up-to-date with employee status by activating/deactivating employee website and social media profiles
• Vendor and Expenditure Tracking:
  Manage all check and credit card expenditures for the marketing department and assist Accounts Payable department in keeping our vendor list up to date and accurate
• Merchandise & Literature Inventory:
  Keep inventory of all promotional items, apparel and marketing collateral. Regularly ensure closets are well-stocked and up-to-date on online storefront, re-order items when necessary. Support trade show efforts
• Event Support:
  Assist in the organization of events (both internal and external), handle registrations/work registration table, and support post-event tracking
• Template Creation & Aggregation:
  Develop, maintain and store proposal templates for sales and branch staff. Ensure brand consistency across all forms and templates
• Branch Support:
  When necessary, drive to Meridian offices to deliver and/or collect materials. Work with branches to order supplies and manage community activities
• Manage strategic partnerships with industry organizations, chambers and councils. Ensure benefits are being utilized
• Support activities to generate awareness and develop business for the bank including prospect research, product research, competitive intelligence, and researching marketing trends and opportunities for growth
• Support PR effort by maintaining an up-to-date list of journalists, editors and other PR contacts for each different business line
• Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information
• Support marketing with scheduling meetings, coordination of seminars and events, and other daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
• Demonstrates and promotes Meridian Bank’s Core Values:
  Our Partners, Our People, Our Bank and Our Communities
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other employees within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place
• Communicates with management and coworkers in order to integrate goals and activities
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc
• Other duties as assigned

• Entrepreneurial
• Has a growth mindset
• Eager to take on new challenges
• Adaptable
• Self-motivated
• Hard working
• Proactive
• Seeks coaching
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