Marketing & Communications Specialist

At HODGE, we believe success comes from treating people like family. This role offers a fulfilling career with opportunities to grow your skillset and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance program and wellness program
• Competitive wages
• Safety-first culture with proactive hazard identification and PPE policies
• Supportive, family-like work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive communication plans and content calendars to ensure consistency and timely messaging
• Collaborate with leaders and business units to brainstorm, strategize, and align content with company goals and culture
• Plan, execute, and monitor internal communication campaigns from inception to completion
• Craft compelling content, including feature stories, company initiative updates, and employee spotlights, to inspire and engage team members
• Develop multi-channel internal communication campaigns across email, app notifications, print, and digital mediums
• Tailor content to specific audiences, ensuring alignment with brand voice and strategic goals
• Work closely with stakeholders across departments to ensure communications reflect the needs of different business areas
• Assist in creating marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), ensuring adherence to branding guidelines
• Track, analyze, and optimize communication performance, particularly via the employee app, providing data-driven insights for improvement
• Ensure seamless coordination across multiple channels (employee app, email, print) and build alignment with broader marketing efforts
• Support external marketing efforts, including managing Google My Business pages, drafting social media content, and contributing to special projects
• Plan and coordinate internal events, including Co-CEO visits, engagement team support, and company celebrations, in collaboration with leadership and key stakeholders
• Oversee the inventory of print materials and branded merchandise, ensuring timely production and distribution to key stakeholders
• Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring communications reflect the company’s dedication to safety protocols
• Uphold and embody the company’s core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance through all interactions and communication efforts
• Travel as needed and handle additional projects in a collaborative team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related role
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create content that connects with diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) and online content marketing strategies
• Strong organizational skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and execute communication strategies, including content calendars, ensuring consistency and alignment with company goals
• Experience with analyzing communication performance and using data to make informed recommendations for improvement
• Knowledge of social media development and management strategies
• Commitment to fostering a positive workplace and promoting safety in all communication efforts