Marketing Specialist

When it comes to creating educational travel adventures that enrich the lives and fulfill the dreams of more than 100,000 people every year, there's no organization better than Road Scholar. What's our secret? Dedicated and talented staff who believe in our mission.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to bringing an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role... 

Under the supervision of the Senior Marketing Manager, the Marketing Specialist is responsible for managing the workflows of e-mail and print marketing projects from concept to delivery including Road Scholar e-mails and print theme brochures, letters and mailers.  Close teamwork with the Programs department, Creative & Communication groups, Campaign Analytics group and other departments within the organization as well as vendors.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $59,000.00-$70,000.00, based on experience. 

In this role, you will...

• Create schedules and tracking mechanisms primarily based on existing templates and processes using systems including scheduling software; Optimizely, Excel and intranet, create new templates and processes where necessary
• Management of the Road Scholar e-mail calendar including creative asset coordination, workflow build out and production support
• Facilitate print and e-mail meetings, create and maintain project documentation ensuring specifications, deadlines and deliverables are accurately communicated to internal and external resources, route deliverables for approval
• Coordinate resources and manage print and email production process from concept to deployment ensuring projects are completed on schedule; maintain on-time accountability
• Reconcile print job costs after completion and monitor mail drops and in home dates for accuracy
• Manage vendors to ensure adherence to estimated pricing, timelines and quality
• Initiate and lead problem resolution process
• Consistently look for ways to improve internal processes to facilitate timely production and deadlines
• Additional duties related to marketing and/or fundraising projects as assigned

We're seeking...

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, with minimum of 2 years direct marketing experience in a multi-channel environment
• Demonstrated ability to complete work independently with careful attention to detail and follow-up; extremely accurate; demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize tasks; demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and related tasks
• Ability to self-monitor to ensure completion of projects on time; can deal effectively with unexpected demands; flexible.
• Polished written, verbal, email and phone communicator; evidenced by your professional cover letter
• Highly computer literate; experience with project management or scheduling software a plus; ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently required
• Highly organized
• Thrives in fast-paced, busy environment

For serious consideration, please submit a cover letter along with your resume telling us why you're interested in the position. 

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment!
• Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle 
• Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!
• A generous employee discounts on our programs
• Access to obtain a Care.com membership
• As a Road Scholar employee, you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership
• We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities
• That’s right, we’re fully remote!
• To learn more about our benefits offerings, check us out at https://www.roadscholar.org/careers/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

Cybersecurity

At Road Scholar, we are committed to cybersecurity and to providing a safe experience for job seekers. All official communication regarding employment opportunities will come exclusively via email from the official Road Scholar domain or from our applicant tracking system URL recruiting.ultipro.com. We never conduct interviews through texting applications or instant messaging platforms. If you receive an employment offer or other correspondence from an individual at Road Scholar you have not met, or from a non-Road Scholar email domain, it may be a phishing attempt.