Marketing Support Specialist (TEMP)

About the position

The temporary Marketing Support Specialist will play a key role in supporting Special Olympics Minnesota’s (SOMN) Marketing & Communications team during a high-energy, high-impact period leading up to the Polar Plunge season and through the 2026 USA Games. This full-time, temporary role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, great attention to detail and the ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented marketing professional with 2–4 years of relevant experience who thrives in a dynamic work environment and is passionate about supporting an inclusive mission. Position dates: Fall 2025 – July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of marketing initiatives and projects, including but not limited to Polar Plunge and 2026 USA Games, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Assist in the creation, scheduling and posting of content across SOMN’s digital platforms, including website, email, and social media.
• Draft and edit written materials for emails, press releases, written collateral and social posts.
• Design various materials, collateral and signage using design software.
• Assist in marketing promotion of SOMN events, including Polar Plunge.
• Coordinate and communicate with volunteer photographers to ensure events are covered.
• Coordinate with events teams to ensure marketing materials and signage are designed, ordered, delivered and set up appropriately.
• Attend Polar Plunges and program events in a Marketing capacity, including collecting content for social media and/or working with representatives from media outlets.
• Manage projects from start to finish under guidance of senior team members.
• Support projects as needed and as requested.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant marketing and communications experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members and external partners.
• Experience managing multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube).
• Basic design skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean drivers record with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently at times.
• Access to a vehicle as transport to and from events.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule.
• Working outdoors - Some events are outdoors, such as sports events, Polar Plunges, and others.
• Working in hazardous environments - Work at outdoor events may include work in cold or warm temperatures which may require appropriate clothing or other protection to maintain health and safety.