Marketing Coordinator

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Coordinator to support our growing efforts and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.

About the role:

As a Marketing Coordinator at Raft, you will support a wide range of marketing activities, including content creation, social media management, campaign execution, and events. You will play a key role in promoting Raft's products, services, and brand while helping to drive engagement and visibility across various channels. The most important thing you can bring to the table is work ethic, motivation, and a #GSD attitude.

• Content Creation: Assist in developing and curating engaging content for various marketing channels, including blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and website content. Ensure all content aligns with Raft's brand voice and marketing goals.
• Social Media Management: Support the execution management of Raft's social media presence by creating, scheduling, and posting content on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. Engage with followers, respond to inquiries, and monitor social media trends to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Campaign Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and meet performance objectives.
• Events and Conferences: Help plan and execute marketing activities for industry events, conferences, webinars, and other promotional opportunities. Coordinate logistics, manage promotional materials, and assist with event-related communications. Must be able to travel for any or all events as needed. 
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent branding across all marketing materials and communications. Assist in maintaining and updating brand guidelines as needed.
• Collaborative Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, growth, and people, to support the overall marketing strategy and contribute to the success of various initiatives.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform day-to-day administrative tasks to support the marketing department, such as managing marketing calendars, coordinating meetings, and organizing marketing assets.
• Special Projects: Take on special projects as assigned, contributing to the continuous growth and evolution of Raft's marketing efforts.
• Analytics & Reporting: Use marketing analytics tools to track the performance of campaigns, social media, and other marketing activities. Compile data into reports and provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

What we are looking for: 

• 1-2 years of experience in a marketing or BD role, preferably in a technology-focused environment
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Comfort with social media platforms and content management systems
• Experience with marketing analytics tools and data reporting
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, this is the most important qualification
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Passion for technology, defense, and supporting the mission of the U.S. military is a must
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