Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

About The Essex Resort & Spa

Discover your potential at The Essex Resort & Spa, nestled in Vermont’s picturesque countryside. We are dedicated to hospitality excellence, offering more than a workplace — a chance to join a passionate team crafting unforgettable guest experiences. We're open to experienced professionals and emerging talent alike, supporting growth and fulfillment across diverse roles including culinary arts, hospitality, administration, and creative fields. Join us in delivering exceptional service and memorable moments in a culture where success stems from dedication and warmth.

Role Overview

The Essex Resort & Spa seeks a vibrant and innovative Marketing & Social Media Coordinator who excels at community engagement and digital content creation. This position involves dividing time between the Resort and Essex Experience, promoting both through multifaceted marketing efforts focused on social media management and local outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and produce social media content for The Essex Resort & Spa, Essex Kitchen, The Essex Experience, and Double E.
• Create, schedule, and publish captivating posts across various social platforms.
• Capture photos and videos that highlight hospitality services, dining, spa, retail, entertainment, and special occasions.
• Monitor social media interactions and respond promptly to guest communications.
• Manage content calendars and organize marketing materials efficiently.
• Coordinate donation requests and sponsorship activations.
• Assist in designing and updating marketing collateral such as menus, signage, flyers, and graphics using tools like Canva.
• Support marketing campaigns, events, and promotional activities while upholding brand guidelines.

Additional Duties

• Help with on-site photography and videography projects.
• Contribute to community outreach and event marketing efforts.
• Perform other marketing-related and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Hospitality, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven professional experience managing business social media accounts (personal use not sufficient).
• Strong skills in photography and short-form video production.
• Proficiency in Canva is mandatory; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Basic skills in graphic design and copywriting.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in marketing, social media, communications, or related areas preferred.
• Background in hospitality, tourism, retail, or lifestyle branding is a plus.

Why Work With Us?

Join us to impact Vermont’s premier destinations within a supportive, creative workplace where your ideas matter and can shape community connections.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance paid by the employer
• Optional supplemental Life & Disability Insurance for employees and family members (employee-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance options
• Paid Time Off and bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan with employer match (eligibility after one year; employees 21 and older)

On-site Perks

• Discounts at the resort’s restaurant, spa treatments/products, and Essex Kitchen
• Membership discounts for The Edge Sports & Fitness
• Employee stays at the hotel plus for friends and family
• Complimentary movie tickets to Essex Cinemas
• Benefits at Essex Experience and other New England Inns & Resorts through NEIRA program
• Season ski passes to Smuggler’s Notch and Sugarbush/IKON
• Free use of on-site fitness center and tennis courts
• Annual free overnight resort stay with breakfast for employee and guest (age 18+)