Marketing and Communication Associate

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense civilian and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy technology and transformation helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration inclusion and professional growth are at the forefront.

The Marketing and Communication Associate supports Aretums internal communications employee engagement marketing content and branded design needs. This role develops company announcements executive messages newsletters recognition content website updates LinkedIn posts presentations one-pagers and other visual materials that align with Aretums brand culture and business objectives. The position also supports employee events volunteer initiatives and digital content performance tracking to strengthen engagement consistency and overall brand presence.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Corporate Communications

• Draft coordinate and support company-wide communications including organizational announcements milestone updates policy highlights newsletters memos and leadership messages.
• Prepare internal messages on behalf of the CEO and executive leadership team ensuring communications are clear professional and aligned with ARETUMs strategy culture and tone.
• Maintain consistency in messaging cadence formatting and communication standards across internal channels.

Employee Engagement Culture and Recognition

• Support employee engagement initiatives including anniversary celebrations appreciation days recognition campaigns and culture-focused events.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person employee events that promote connection collaboration and company culture.
• Support volunteer community service and values-driven programs including Champions for Change and related initiatives.
• Manage employee recognition efforts including award coordination employee spotlights nomination support and related communications.

Graphic Design and Brand Support

• Design and maintain branded materials including presentations one-pagers infographics templates social media graphics internal communication visuals and occasional print materials.
• Support business development and proposal efforts through custom graphics visual storytelling and professionally formatted materials.
• Ensure all creative materials align with ARETUMs brand guidelines and meet standards for clarity consistency accessibility and professionalism.
• Build and maintain a shared library of approved design assets graphics and templates for cross-functional use.

Marketing Content and Digital Communications

• Maintain and update ARETUMs website content graphics and visual elements to ensure accuracy consistency and brand alignment.
• Manage LinkedIn content in coordination with internal teams to promote company milestones employee engagement events achievements and organizational updates.
• Draft format and coordinate marketing materials internal announcements leadership communications newsletters and press release content for executive review.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather content organize messaging and ensure timely delivery of communication and marketing materials.

Web Analytics and Content Improvement

• Monitor website performance and basic engagement metrics to help inform content updates design improvements and user experience enhancements.
• Track digital content effectiveness and recommend improvements based on engagement accessibility usability and brand consistency.
• Support ongoing improvements to ARETUMs web presence digital content organization and overall communication effectiveness.

• 5years of experience in graphic design visual communications and marketing roles
• Portfolio that showsstrong designacross digital andprintespecially clean branded layouts
• Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and/or Canva
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS tools and basic web best practices
• Strong writing/editing skills with attention to formatting tone and clarity
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple departments and senior leaders

• Experience supporting proposal design in agovcon
• Light video editing or motion graphics
• Working knowledge of SEO UX or accessibility design standards
• Experience working in a high-growth or mid-sized company

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence integrity and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications skills and ability to perform the job without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Aretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability pleasecontactforassistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizensorcurrently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time position supports a federalgovernment contract and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or Suitability Determination depending on the agencys background investigation is not available.

• Salary Range: $80000$92500 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education experience qualifications skills and applicable contract requirements.
• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Required Experience:

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