Marketing & Communications Specialist

Company:

ACRT Services Inc.

About The Team

ACRT Services offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States including vegetation management consulting arborist training customized safety courses technology solutions utility metering services and more. At ACRT Services our organizational culture is built on four strategic pillars including the people and the amazing things they can accomplish dedication and the success it brings over the long term process and the benefits of a job done right and education and the difference it can mean in the lives of those we touch.

About the Role

We are seeking a collaborative detail-oriented and creative Marketing & Communications Specialist to support our growing marketing team. This dynamic role will provide hands-on experience across content creation internal communications digital campaigns and analyticsserving as a foundational steppingstone toward future growth into roles such as Content & Communications Manager Digital Marketing Manager or Marketing Product Manager.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings some experience in marketing and/or communications (internal or external) and is eager to learn adapt and grow in a B2B environment focused on utility vegetation management utility services and environmental consulting.

What Youll Do

Content & Communications Support

• Assist in writing and editing content for blogs newsletters social media internal communications and thought leadership materials.
• Help maintain editorial calendars and ensure deadlines are met for ongoing content projects.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to collect and edit case study materials.
• Support internal communications campaigns by drafting announcements assisting in layout/design and tracking engagement.
• Perform proofreading and quality assurance for marketing materials to ensure consistency and brand alignment.

Digital Marketing Support

• Assist with executing email campaigns uploading and scheduling content in marketing automation tools (e.g. HubSpot).
• Support SEO and paid digital advertising initiatives with keyword research copywriting support and performance monitoring.
• Help manage CRM lead generation workflows forms and contact data.
• Assist in maintaining dashboards and reporting tools to analyze campaign performance and provide regular updates.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to inform new campaign ideas or marketing experiments.

Must haves:

• 2 years of experience in marketing communications or related role (can include internships).
• Bachelors degree in marketing communications public relations journalism or related field.
• Strong writing editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tactics (email SEO paid media CRM social).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel); experience with HubSpot or similar platforms is a plus.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in a B2B agency or technical services environment.
• Basic understanding of SEO best practices and Google Ads.
• Interest in or familiarity with utility environmental or infrastructure-related sectors.

Career Path Potential

This position is designed as a launchpad for a career in marketing within the utility and environmental services space. Potential future roles include:

• Content & Communications Manager
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Marketing Product Manager

Benefits

Health and Safety

• Group health plans including medical/prescription dental vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company paid group life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance short and long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Perks

• Company paid cellphone or mobile allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• We believe in being comfortable at work. ACRT Services has a business casual dress environment that allows you to wear jeans!

Where We Work

This is a hybrid role based out of Akron Ohio. Employees are expected to work in-office weekly or as needed. A dedicated home workspace and reliable internet (20 mbps minimum) are required. Standard office equipment will be provided for both office and home use.

Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office and at home a dedicated space at home to work is also required. Uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps. If you do not have an in home office space or cannot meet the internet needs an office space will be provided for you in the companys Akron Ohio office.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to grow into senior roles in content digital marketing or product marketing.
• Work on meaningful projects that impact utility infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
• Gain cross-functional experience supporting strategic marketing initiatives from idea to execution.
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven team in a growing organization.