Marketing Coordinator

WHO WE ARE…

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. We believe the world needs more places where coming together, connecting, and having fun are inevitable.

The MAKR Group is comprised of three working brands dedicated to making the world more livable, playful and socially just—Waterplay, a cheeky global splash pad provider,Parkworks, a Western Canadian Park space supplier, andWekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.

With 10’s of thousands of play and park space installations throughout the world, the MAKR Group have helped provide millions of people, from all walks of life, of all ages, and with diverse abilities, with access to amazing, inviting, playable, enjoyable, “go-backable” recreation places. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to creating these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them.

WHO YOU ARE…

A creative thinker with strong attention to detail and even stronger communication skills, both written and verbal. You have a firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, graphic design, and email marketing

Deadline and detail orientated, you are a highly organized self starter that can work well managing several projects at once with the ability to prioritize workload effectively. You have a team-first approach and excel in collaboration and relationship building.

You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the marketing initiatives at the MAKR Group of Companies. Reporting to the Marketing Operations Manager, the Marketing Coordinator is an organized multitasker able to handle many diverse projects at once and meet tight deadlines. This role has a firm grasp on managing marketing platforms and is an outstanding communicator and brand ambassador.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the marketing department's initiatives with the planning, executing, and tracking of marketing programs such as email, events, social media, campaigns, and content marketing.
• Independently coordinate marketing and community events, including overseeing logistics, managing registrations, coordinating with vendors, creating itineraries, and ordering marketing collateral.
• Coordinate product, event, or content email marketing campaigns, including copy, scheduling, testing, and database management.
• Lead the strategy for the MAKR brands at external events, primarily trade shows.
• Lead visual communications at MAKR: creating collateral, brochures, catalogues, translations etc.
• Support senior executive and key roles with high profile presentations and oversee brand development and templates.
• Create, proofread, and edit copy for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice.
• Assist with developing and managing content and social media marketing programs, including blogs and public relations efforts.
• Evaluate and monitor campaign performance on an ongoing basis by analyzing key metrics and creating comprehensive reports.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality and timely execution of marketing programs, and to ensure competitiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years marketing experience.
• Experience in digital marketing.
• Experience in website management, previous experience with a CMS required.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This is an onsite position located in Kelowna, BC. (805 Crowley Ave, Kelowna, BC).
• This position works Monday to Friday, 8-hour days.

WORK PERKS:

We thrive when our MAKRs thrive! That’s why we offer…

• A competitive annual salary from $55,000.00-$60,000 (with the possibility of a yearly bonus)
• 2 weeks of paid vacation and 5 wellness days
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunity to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package after three months of employment
• Access to free professional coaching, resources, and counseling through an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Mileage and travel reimbursement
• Lots of fun!!! …. product “testing”, catered lunches, silent auctions, contests, and MORE!

MAKR fosters an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.