Marketing Assistant CorpHQ-2012-8

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned company whose mission is to solve problems of national importance. Since our inception in 1979, we have established an international reputation as an engineering and research company that exceeds expectations. “Engineering and Science for Fun & Profit” has been our long standing motto.

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual to join the Corporate office in Albuquerque. As a full-time Marketing Assistant, under direct supervision, you will perform administrative duties related to the marketing support department. These duties may include data entry, mailing marketing materials, administering purchases of the department, and handling details of special marketing assignments. In addition, you will establish and maintain written and verbal communication with outside vendors and internal clients.

Primary functions of this position include the following:

- Maintaining content of intranet pages
+ Collaborating with internal departments on content and design
+ Providing accurate and timely updates
- Managing inventory of marketing materials
- Administering the purchasing function of the department
- Other duties or special projects as required

Position Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Two to three years’ of related experience
- Must be customer service focused and have good time management skills
- Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be detail-oriented, proactive, and well organized
- Requires ability to:
+ Communicate well (both verbal and written), and
+ Work collaboratively as team members and/or on an individual basis
- Intermediate to proficient skill level in all Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word)and Adobe
- Knowledge of web designing software such as Dreamweaver CS5

ARA is an EEO/AA Employer