Overview

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated early-career professional to join us on our small but growing marketing team. We’re looking for an energetic, savvy, do-it-all marketing guru who’s ready to dive in and help share the stories of VFA with potential Fellows, and drive the organization’s growth.

You:

• Have worked in a marketing/branding/communications role (whether through rigorous internships or full-time), with experience in content creation, writing, social media, design, and/or other areas. Startup experience is a plus
• Have a growth-oriented mindset while still valuing high-touch, quality content
• Are a perfectionist who has next-level organizational skills and detail-orientation. Typos make you sick
• Not only have very strong writing skills, but you love doing it. You can produce compelling content quickly in the VFA brand voice, tell a story, and adapt your writing for different audiences
• Have an eye for design. You don’t need to be a professional designer, but you should be savvy when it comes to layout, consistency, and knowing what looks good
• Are familiar with email and content marketing, and excited to learn more
• Can prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You feel there is no task too small, and work well in the absence of structure
• Possess social media savvy, and are able to identify opportunities and channels for sharing content and engaging our audiences
• Have good instincts, and only have to ask how to do something once (maybe twice)
• Have strong values alignment with VFA and our team. You truly believe in what VFA is doing and want to share it with the world
• Have a B.A./B.S.; 1-3 years of professional experience is preferred
• Familiarity with design platforms, PowerPoint, photo and/or video editing is a plus

What you’ll do:

• Identify and implement improvements to our marketing and communications, with a focus on potential applicants to the VFA fellowship
• Work across the Community Growth and Marketing teams to create high-quality content, messages, and materials targeted primarily at potential VFA applicants
• Find new methods to grow VFA’s reach while still maintaining personal, targeted communications
• Manage our blog and all social media accounts
• Help widen the funnel of high-quality, potential VFA applicants by increasing brand awareness among our target demographic (both on campus and through online channels)
• Capture and deliver inspiring VFA stories that educate potential VFA applicants and keep them excited about VFA from first touch point through hitting apply
• Strike a balance by establishing and reinforcing our value proposition in everything you do without “selling” – we strive to represent the VFA experience genuinely at every turn
• Track and report on our digital presence and the effectiveness of marketing efforts, including email marketing, website, blog, and social media

The good stuff:

• High performers at VFA are given substantial opportunity to grow and develop
• You’ll earn a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus health, dental, and vision benefits
• VFA is a dynamic startup environment with varied responsibilities and a different challenge each day (we mean it – always plenty of interesting problems to work on!)
• You’ll work alongside a team of crazy motivated, high-caliber people
• You’ll suddenly have less trouble getting out of bed and going to work in the morning