Marketing Specialist in Iowa City, Iowa at New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, values driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive. Our marketing work supports that connection by telling clear, authentic stories that reflect who we are and who we serve.

About the Role

The Marketing Specialist supports New Pioneer’s marketing and communications efforts across digital, in store, and community channels. This role blends creative execution with coordination and follow through, helping ensure campaigns, messaging, and day to day communications are clear, consistent, and well executed.

You’ll work closely with the Marketing Director, Graphic Artists, store teams, and internal and external partners to support ongoing marketing initiatives and community engagement.

What You Will Do

• Support social media, email, and digital content development across platforms
• Assist with campaign planning, execution, and wrap up reporting
• Write and edit copy for emails, web content, social posts, and promotional materials
• Support website updates, content organization, and basic page layouts
• Coordinate marketing requests and timelines across departments
• Support in store signage placement and marketing execution
• Assist with events, outreach efforts, internal campaigns, and vendor coordination
• Help maintain brand consistency across written and visual communications

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing communications are clear, timely, and aligned with brand standards
• Campaigns are executed smoothly across channels
• Store teams feel supported, informed, and represented.
• Content reflects New Pioneer’s voice and values
• Collaboration with internal teams is organized and responsive

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in marketing, communications, or related work
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Comfort working across digital platforms and content tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Clear communication and collaborative approach
• Interest in community based, values driven work

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative roles, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options.