Salary $49,364

Please note: Due to federal regulations, resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length, or they will be disqualified.

OVERVIEW:

Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has provided benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, the largest healthcare system in the United States. As a program office within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VCS serves as a Veteran-facing organization that offers reasonably priced goods and services to support the comfort and well-being of America’s Veterans.

The VCS Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Marketing Assistant for the Brand and Communications Division. In this role, as the Marketing Assistant, you will serve as a resource and handle administrative duties for the Division, reporting to the Chief Brand Officer.

DUTIES:

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Marketing Campaign Coordination: Coordinates marketing campaigns across retail, food, and service operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution of daily and special programs

Communication/Marketing Schedule and Material Management: Develops and manages marketing schedules and materials, including preparing, prioritizing, and coordinating all data, graphics, and files for release.

Content Development and Compliance: Assists with the creation and review of marketing content, ensuring compliance with branding and regulatory standards for print and digital campaigns.

Marketing Material Proof/Review and Formatting: Reviews and formats marketing materials, including flyers, signage, and promotional assets, in editable Microsoft formats for retail use.

Production Oversight and Process Improvement: Approves and oversees the production of printed marketing materials, identifying opportunities to improve design quality, cost efficiency, and distribution processes.

Warehouse and Budgetary Management: Receive and record invoices, provide reporting to finance.

Marketing Research: Research competition, resources, trends, and business segments as assigned.

Digital Marketing Support: Coordinate digital marketing assets to support the digital marketing manager.

VCS offers competitive benefits, including:

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Childcare Subsidy Program.
• No nights.
• Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.
• Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.
• Federal Retirement, Pension.
• Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).
• Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

**A current, valid REAL ID is required to work with the Veterans Canteen Service**.

 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized administrative experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of an Administrative Support Assistant effectively.

Marketing and Advertising Knowledge: Understanding of advertising and marketing principles, practices, and strategies used to support organizational branding and promotional efforts.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint; experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a plus.

Creative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to apply creative thinking in support of the Lead Marketing Specialist, Graphic Designer, and Chief Brand Officer to develop effective brand and marketing tactics.

Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief, present, train staff, and respond professionally to customer feedback.

Education: Minimum 2-year associate degree in marketing or a similar field.

 PREFERRED REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a similar field

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;

• the needs and interests of the agency;

• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.