Marketing Specialist

Founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery has been pushing the craft beer movement forward for more than three decades. Today, we're proud to be the 6th largest independent craft brewery in the United States, with a reputation built on innovation, quality, and a whole lot of passion for producing a great product. Deschutes continues to grow, with a footprint in all 50 states one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic portfolio's in the country. We've also partnered with brands including Patagonia Provisions, Boneyard Beer and PARTYBOMB, a new-to-world flavored malt beverage*.* From hop-forward classics to creative seasonal releases, award winning non-alcoholic beers to flavor forward malt beverages, we're driven by one simple goal: brew damn tasty beverages that bring people together. If you're looking to do meaningful work with people who care deeply about their craft -and know how to have fun along the way- Deschutes Brewery is a place where you can grow and make an impact.

The Marketing Specialist at Deschutes Brewery will be responsible for assisting with the development, execution, and implementation of marketing programs, brand development, and other initiatives across a variety of channels. The Marketing Specialist will be tasked with supporting various marketing functions across all three of our brands: Deschutes Brewery, PARTYBOMB and Boneyard Beer. The Marketing Specialist will own critical operational and administrative tasks, and the person in this role must maintain strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and the ability to prioritize tasks. The Marketing Specialist must maintain a professional sense of ownership over their workload and their contributions to the marketing team. We are looking for someone with positive energy and a can-do attitude who sees this position as a potential stepping stone to future growth within the organization.

What You'll be Doing:

• Assists the marketing team with organizational tasks like maintaining calendars, taking meeting notes, Brandfolder management, Monday.com management, etc..
• Communicates cross-functionally to curate, create and distribute two internal monthly newsletters. Must be comfortable with copywriting and using Canva and Klayvio.
• Assists with marketing accounting tasks which include; new vendor on-boarding, purchase order creation, and monthly budget reconciliation; this task works cross-functionally with the accounting department.
• Responsible for submissions to the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau); tracks and communicates statuses to the Brand Directors/Brand Managers.
• Oversees Marketing shipments, including: product samples, PR and Influencer packages, POS/merchandise, or event-related items.
• Assists with the development of campaign briefs, SOPs, asset creation, and campaign recaps, as assigned.
• The Marketing Specialist will assist with event activations, which might include set-up, product sampling, or tear down. Once hired, they must obtain an OLCC permit and Alcohol Server Card.
• Collaborate with teammates and participate in creative brainstorms and content creation.
• Works cross-functionally within the organization and is a marketing point-of-contact for the sales team.
• Must follow and adhere to all Deschutes Brewery company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent combination education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.
• 1 to 2 years' experience working in a marketing department or in a related administrative position.
• Experience with project management, executing marketing programs, and/or experiential events.
• Experience with project management, executing marketing programs, and/or experiential events.
• Must be highly motivated, organized, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders on cross functional projects.
• Must be proficient in MS suite and strong MS PowerPoint skills.
• Additional skills with basic design, content-creation, PowerPoint slide design, or project management tools is a plus!

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact HR@deschutesbrewery.com to discuss your application.