Marketing Communications Specialist

Summary:

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Marketing Communications Specialist to work in our Canonsburg, PA office or remotely. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Marketing Communications Specialist will perform the duties described in the job description below and be considered an Exempt employee.

As a member of the Marketing Communication Team, you will play a vital role in assisting with the development and execution of Aquatech’s corporate marketing communications strategy. The ideal candidate is creative, exemplifies excellent written and verbal communication skills, and maintains a confident executive presence. They must be able to work independently and take the initiative to accomplish assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines. 

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field of study from an accredited university or college
• Two (2) or more years of related marketing or communications experience in a similar role. Water and wastewater treatment or B2B marketing or communications experience is desired

Job Description:

• Support with the strategy development and execution of marketing communications plans

• Develop targeted brand, industry, product, and service messaging for Aquatech’s offering while maintaining brand consistency across all marketing channels
   
• Draft written communications materials for mass media, company website, or social media, including blogs, articles, project profiles, press releases, etc., that showcase customer success, partnerships, and our solutions

• Support the designing, updating, and managing of marketing collateral using Adobe, Figma, or other applicable design tools

• Elevate our website presence by optimizing copy and landing pages for search engine optimization (SEO) and ensuring a seamless user experience

• Improve social media presence and sustain engaged audiences through implementing Aquatech’s social media and content marketing strategy

• Measure and report on website and social media behavior and the success of various lead-generation tactics, including webinars, whitepapers, and advertisements

• Plan, manage, and evaluate the organization’s presence at industry tradeshows and events (i.e., tradeshows, conferences, webinars, roundtables, forums, etc.)

• Oversee the selection and management of outside agencies or contractors who produce marketing materials and/or provide marketing support

Preferred Skills:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle and prioritize projects across multiple projects.

• Demonstrated experience with social media channels, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook

• Design experience and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, or other design software

• Working knowledge of HubSpot’s customer relationship management (CRM) and website content management system (CMS) platforms.

• Strong understanding of G Suite products, primarily Google Analytics and Google Ads

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Microsoft Teams

• Approx. 10% travel

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field of study from an accredited university or college
• Two or more years of related marketing or communications experience in a similar role
• Water and wastewater treatment or B2B marketing or communications experience is desired