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Marketing Assisant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29008
Division/Organization: Barnes, Inc
Department: Administrative
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 6433 Nesbitt Rd Madison, WI 53719-1822 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $20.00
Job Categories: Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Facilities and Landscaping, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Department Overview:

We are a full‑service landscaping company providing residential and commercial services including landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. We take pride in quality work, strong visuals, and a professional brand, both in the field and online.

Anticipated Start Date

5/11/26

Anticipated End Date

9/1/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

10-30

Schedule:

Monday - Friday business hours are 7 am - 4:30pm.  Start and end times can be flexible. 

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $18.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Position Overview

We’re hiring a motivated, creative, and reliable college student to support our Marketing Coordinator during the summer. You’ll help create content, manage social media, capture photo/video on job sites, and keep our website and digital signage looking fresh. This is a hands-on role with portfolio-worthy work and real-world marketing experience.

A marketing major is not required training and guidance will be provided. We’re looking for someone organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Social Media

  • Help build and maintain a social media content calendar
  • Create and schedule posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Write captions and short form copy aligned to our brand voice
  • Support efforts to grow and engage our LinkedIn audience

Photography & Visual Content

  • Capture photos of job sites, crews, and completed landscaping projects
  • Organize, label, and upload photos for use across marketing channels
  • Help ensure visual assets are current, consistent, and on brand

Website Updates

  • Refresh website photos and project galleries
  • Assist with basic content updates (training provided)
  • Flag outdated pages/visuals and suggest improvements

Digital Signage (OptiSigns)

  • Create and schedule content for OptiSigns digital displays
  • Maintain a rotating signage calendar (branding, promotions, safety, seasonal messages)
  • Assist with updating signage content on-site as needed

General Marketing Support

  • Support the Marketing Coordinator with ongoing projects and deadlines
  • Track tasks and deliverables to keep projects moving
  • Contribute ideas for seasonal promotions and campaigns

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on marketing experience in a real business
  • Portfolio-ready content (photos, posts, campaigns)
  • Exposure to branding, content planning, and digital tools
  • Mentorship from an in-house Marketing Coordinator
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to continue during the school year

 

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Required: Currently enrolled college student (any major)
  • Required: Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Required: Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
  • Required: Comfortable visiting job sites to capture content
  • Preferred: Basic photo editing experience (Canva or similar)
  • Preferred: Interest in marketing, communications, photography, or design

Application Instructions:

How to Apply

Apply through your college job board and include a resume. If you have samples (social posts, Canva designs, photography, or a portfolio link), please include them.

Contact:

Org: Barnes, Inc
Contact: Sara Rogers
Web: barnesinc.net
Email: sararogers@barnesinc.net

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Applications close: CST Central Standard Time

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