POSITION SUMMARY:

Lakewood Ranch, the nation’s top-selling all ages master-planned community, offers award-winning lifestyle, an array of amenities, and a variety of home and builder options. It is the role of the Marketing department to help current residents and prospects understand and learn more about the offerings of Lakewood Ranch through the various channels it manages. There are a variety of ways to explore the community using interactive tools, websites, the Lakewood Ranch Information Center, and printed collateral. Given the breadth of the community’s offerings, ensuring that customers have accurate information from our builders and various partner groups as they explore their options is key. This position will be responsible for vetting and updating our marketing channels, assets, and collateral regularly, according to Lakewood Ranch brand guidelines. The lifestyle team is also within the Marketing department, and the events managed are part of community marketing efforts and a tool for prospective residents to get a taste of life on The Ranch. This position will also support our Event Manager with marketing of events and at times, onsite support.

WORK SCHEDULE: M – F 8:30 am – 5:30 pm; Weekends and after hours as necessary for projects and special events

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and track community and builder information to ensure all details are correctly communicated on marketing assets and collateral.
• Update information on various websites including www.lakewoodranch.com, www.myLWR.com, www.watersideplace.com, www.lwrwaterside.com and the myLWR app.
• Audit all marketing channels and assets (websites, interactive maps, collateral, and signage) regularly to ensure accurate information is represented.
• Manage Photography Library – upload new photography and categorize available assets for quick reference.
• Elevate image assets for integration in marketing materials that are representative of the creative objectives.
• Coordinate and collect photography assets from builders and tenants.
• Lead organization of photo opportunities and shoots, including reserving locations, hiring photographers, booking models, and ensuring all assets are received.
• Update general marketing and event collateral.
• Manage the inventory of collateral materials and promotional items; order as needed.
• Deliver required collateral materials to builders and partner distribution centers.
• Serve as support to Events Manager, including onsite event plan execution.
• Manage event listings on all websites.
• Respond to general event inquiries.
• Support administrative needs of the marketing team including office supply orders and invoicing.
• Assist marketing team members with other assignments and duties as needed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have above-average computer skills, and ability to learn new software quickly and thoroughly
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Experience with Wordpress preferred
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Professional presentation and friendly acumen
• Must be able to work with all levels of the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional office and field.

We offer excellent benefit plans which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, PTO, 401K, etc.

SMR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. If offered a job, candidates will need to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Please note that the company Drug Free Workplace policy includes, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random testing.