Marketing and Digital Communications Specialist Twin , MN or Appleton, WI

position summary

Merjent, Inc. seeks a creative and experienced Marketing and Digital Communications Specialist to join our Growth team. The successful candidate will support the Marketing Manager with company-wide marketing initiatives. This position will focus on enhancing Merjent's brand presence through digital channels, including the website, social media, and online campaigns, and through the design and development of marketing materials. This role may also include conference and industry event support as needed.

This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional with a strong eye for design, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for building cohesive, engaging, and visually compelling communications that reflect Merjent's values and services.

This is a full-time benefits eligible hybrid opportunity that can be based near our Minneapolis, Minnesota or our Appleton, WI office locations. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $60,000 and $92,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government.

Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

• Develop and execute digital marketing and social media strategies, including content creation, scheduling, analytics, and targeted advertising.
• Create and manage branded digital content across platforms, ensuring consistency with company standards and goals.
• Maintain and optimize website content, layout, digital assets, and SEO performance in collaboration with the Marketing Manager.
• Design and produce digital and print marketing materials, including presentations, social media graphics, sell sheets, and event collateral.
• Provide marketing coordination support, including proposal production, database maintenance, and conference and event support.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, digital media, or related field preferred, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing social media, web content, and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or Canva as well as Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc). Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., Word Press), basic HTML/CSS, and analytics or scheduling tools a plus.
• Experience supporting conferences, trade shows, or marketing events, including coordination with vendors, printers, or promotional suppliers, preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate logistics across internal teams, vendors, and external partners; comfortable managing schedules, deliverables, and budgets.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment (MN or WI), operate standard office equipment, lift marketing materials as needed, and travel occasionally with flexible hours for events.

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.