Marketing Specialist at Heritage Financial Credit Union

City of Middletown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

67326.17

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Market Research, Content Creation, Brand Consistency, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Project Management, Vendor Management, Creative Direction, Communication Skills, Strategic Planning, Website Management, Digital Signage

Industry

Banking

Description

Description Join Heritage Financial Credit Union as a Marketing Specialist Are you a strategic marketing professional who brings both vision and precision to your work? Do you thrive on creating strategies that not only elevate a brand but also inspire action, build connections, and drive real results? Heritage Financial Credit Union is seeking a Marketing Specialist who combines analytical thinking with creative excellence. This role plays a key part in strengthening brand equity, deepening member engagement, and supporting organizational performance through thoughtful, results-driven marketing. Here's a little about us: Heritage Financial Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution that is committed to helping our members achieve their financial goals and building a stronger community. We believe that everyone deserves access to affordable financial services, and we are dedicated to providing our members with the tools and resources they need to achieve their financial dreams. Our vision is to be the leading financial institution in the communities we serve, and we are committed to creating a culture of excellence where our employees can thrive. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, and where we can all work together to achieve our goals. We recognize that our employees are our most important asset, and we are committed to providing them with the training, development, and opportunities they need to succeed. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in: Integrity: We are honest and trustworthy in all of our dealings with our members, employees, and the community. Excellence: We strive to provide our members with the best possible service. Teamwork: We believe that we can achieve more together than we can alone. Respect: We treat each other with dignity and respect. Community: We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the financial services industry with a company that is committed to its mission, vision and values, we encourage you to apply for a position at Heritage Financial Credit Union. Here you will find a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of our members and our community. POSITION PURPOSE The Marketing Specialist supports the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote organizational goals and maintain brand consistency. They create and manage content across digital and traditional platforms, including social media, email, website, and print materials. The role includes conducting market research, analyzing campaign performance, and reporting on key metrics to optimize results. They also collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support promotions, events, and overall marketing initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Lead and own the Credit Union’s social media strategy, including annual planning, content strategy development, campaign execution, performance analysis, and ongoing optimization. Exercise independent judgment in platform selection, messaging direction, and engagement tactics aligned with organizational goals. Develop and execute comprehensive email marketing strategies, including segmentation, automation, campaign planning, A/B testing, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. Independently determine campaign cadence, messaging approaches, and targeting strategies. Drive marketing analytics and reporting initiatives, analyzing campaign performance, member behavior data, and segmentation insights to inform strategic recommendations. Present data-driven insights and strategic adjustments to leadership and cross-functional teams. Independently manage annual marketing processes including, but not limited to, social media strategy and reporting, email marketing campaigns, and the Member Newsletter. Collaborate with the Marketing & Creative Manager to conceptualize and develop integrated campaigns and promotions, contributing strategic insight and creative direction. Oversee and prioritize Marketing E-Requests, branch requests, enhancement requests, and vendor/partner requests, exercising discretion in determining timelines, scope, and resource allocation. Develop and maintain the marketing department’s campaign calendar, proactively identifying opportunities to align marketing initiatives with organizational priorities. Write, review, and refine internal and external marketing communications to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment. Oversee updates to the HFCU website, branch TVs, digital signage, and other communication channels, determining content priorities and messaging sequencing. Coordinate and direct photo/video shoots as needed for content initiatives; confidently represent the Credit Union in visual content when appropriate. Partner with branches to support community events, ensuring brand consistency and strategic messaging. Occasionally attend events outside of standard business hours as needed. Effectively utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana) to independently manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination. Embrace and apply HFCU’s Mission, Great Worthy Cause, and purpose to all activities, responsibilities, and communications. Perform other duties as assigned. What's in it for you? Salary: $62,353.20 - $67,326.17 per year (depending on experience) Benefits: Bonus and Merit Increases Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts/HSA 401(k) with Employer Match Educational Assistance Paid Time to Volunteer Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Bachelors’ degree plus 3+ years’ experience in marketing; or a comparable combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of business development, marketing and good communication skills. This position requires that the employee gain a working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements and how they will affect their work. The employee will comply with all requirements of the BSA and cooperate with the designated BSA Officer in assuring compliance. Experience: Experience using PC-software including Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience using Adobe Creative Suites, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn preferred. Skills/Abilities: Ability to project a profession appearance in person and through written communication as well as a positive attitude at all times.

Responsibilities

The Marketing Specialist supports planning and execution of marketing campaigns to meet organizational goals and maintain brand consistency across digital and traditional platforms. This role involves leading social media and email marketing strategies, driving analytics and reporting, and overseeing various marketing requests and communications.