Marketing Associate (EDGE Program)

The EDGE development program is a full-time, direct-position placement program for college graduates and early career professionals. The EDGE program is designed to help you build the skills that you need to be successful in your role. This program offers a variety of exciting career paths that will provide an opportunity to flourish in an inclusive environment as you learn the ins and outs of the Banking industry and build leadership and technical skills. Joining the OceanFirst Bank team will allow you to work in a fun, diverse environment where you'll gain exposure to the multitude of businesses within the company.

In your first 18 months, you'll get the benefits of:

• Hands on experience in several departments throughout the organizations including frontline operational functions in our Customer Care Center and Branches.
• Professional development courses including Communication, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, Networking, and additional Self-paced trainings offered in OFB University.
• Mentorship and support throughout duration of program and beyond.
• Peer collaboration opportunities to create bonds and lifelong relationships.
  
  This role is based at our Red Bank, NJ headquarters office, and the program is set to begin in June 2024.

At OceanFirst Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in fulfilling the mission and taking responsibility to execute daily tasks in alignment with our core values. Together we foster an environment of respect, professionalism and diversity that makes OceanFirst a great place to work and do business.

Great benefits include: on-site fitness facility at Red Bank and Toms River headquarter offices, hybrid schedule after initial onboarding has been completed (3 days in office, 2 days remote), employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance, incentive compensation program, professional development opportunities, and more! Apply today to #BecomeOceanFirst and make an impact in the local community!

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Support Marketing team to develop initiatives related to the Bank's goals and objectives. This may include but is not limited to: overseeing and organizing events where the Bank will be participating, promotion of products and services, public relations efforts, event planning, employee and customer communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with marketing efforts to be completed within budget, according to brand and Company standards, and legal/regulatory compliance.
2. Collaborates with Community Bank Business Line Marketing Manager to develop and assist with distribution of marketing materials to promote products and special offers in branch network.
3. Coordinates Bank-wide participation and supplies for various events, including but not limited to: Monmouth University basketball games, Jersey Shore BlueClaws games, business development opportunities (i.e. conferences, events).
4. Prepares and coordinates approvals and distribution of required customer notifications regarding changes in products and or services.
5. Assists Director of Corporate Communications with coordination of Advisory Board meetings/communications.
6. Supports Director of Corporate Communications with public relations initiatives, including but not limited to: preparing and distributing press releases, and appropriate social media content for the Bank's initiatives, and updates to the Company history display.
7. Participates in the planning/coordination of Bank-wide programs such as: Bank's anniversary celebrations, Financial Literacy programs, CommUNITYFirst Day.
8. Updates and maintains FIN home page, Marketing Department, and Corporate Communications content and supports business lines with questions/content development. Develops and executes schedule of employee messages in common areas in corporate buildings.
9. Regularly reviews and publishes updates to the Bank's website content.
10. Coordinates approval of marketing materials by Marketing Director, Business Lines, and Compliance using platform designated by the Bank.
11. Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting KPIs for the Marketing Department.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent business writing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, database management, Internet; and familiar with graphic design and digital editing software preferred.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Previous internship experience in related area preferred.

Internal and External Contacts

• Internal contacts include management and other support departments to accomplish assignments.
• External contacts include advertising agencies, seminar/entertainment venues, and media contacts for publicity purposes.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Office environment. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to communicate in order to exchange simple to complex information with individuals and groups. Ability to travel throughout Bank footprint.