Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Urbn Leaf, the new standard in licensed cannabis dispensaries is searching for individuals to expand our growing team. We are seeking talented people with a keen sense of appropriate professional demeanor for our upscale dispensary. We expect exceptional customer service skills with experience within the cannabis industry, or as an alternative, a strong background in hospitality, retail merchandising or management outside the industry.

In order to be considered for employment, please read this ENTIRE post and carefully follow the directions below.

Please, NO CALLS to the store regarding employment - all communication will be done via email. We receive a high volume of applications daily and are unable to respond individually to each and every one. All applications are given a thorough review, and if we are interested in a candidate, we will contact them directly.

** If you have previous work experience in the cannabis industry, please ensure you provide a detailed work history within your email or resume.*** Including a link to any social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) is highly encouraged.

If we believe that your qualifications match our requirements, we will respond to your email. Again, ONLY candidates who have followed these directions will be considered.

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting in organizing campaigns, planning and facilitating events, and developing marketing strategies and content. This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the Marketing department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Undertakes daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the marketing department’s activities.
• Supports marketing personnel in organizing various projects; provides support for marketing events and exhibitions as required.
• Assists in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success.
• Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts.
• Communicates directly with clients and fosters trusting relationships.
• Coordinating the production of a wide range of marketing communications.
• Writes articles and promotional material for the company.
• Participates and/or creates graphic design projects.

Qualifications:

• Six months to one-year experience performing marketing assistant functions in high volume establishment.
• Knowledge of cannabis operations is preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be motivated with a can-do, team attitude
• Must be extremely flexible
• Must have own car and ability to run company errands
• Must have the ability to:
• Perform all job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Prioritize and organize
• Remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment
• Understands guest service needs
• Works cohesively as a team with co-workers
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines

Education:

• Must have one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Wordpress

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Valid vehicle registration
• Valid vehicle insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 2 hours at a time
• Ability to use a computer
• Must be able to sit for up to 6 hours at a time
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds safely and properly
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work days, nights, holidays and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 /hour

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Required)
• Wordpress: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)