Marketing Coordinator

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
• Must be able to travel 50%
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Work Type:

• Remote
• May require up to 50% travel

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage + 401(k)
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:  

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. 

Our Customer Obsession: 

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.