Marketing Assistant

SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC.
Experience Required: 1+ years

Schedule: Full time, nights. Must be available to work at a high level between the hours of 8am-5pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate

ABOUT US

Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. (Sequoia) is a small, woman-owned environmental consulting firm that specializes in planning, permitting, compliance, and field services related to the protection and conservation of natural resources. We serve federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as private clients throughout California. Sequoia’s team develops creative solutions to complex projects through proactive planning, collaboration, and attention to detail.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Sequoia is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll support our marketing department in organizing and tracking opportunities, assisting with proposals, and helping develop our online presence. Our ideal candidate will bring strong writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a calm, steady approach to handling multiple tasks. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who works independently, contributes to the team, and improves processes through communication and collaboration.

YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE…

You share our values.  At Sequoia, we believe in providing a great place to work by living our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a member of Sequoia’s marketing team, your unique talents and contributions will be recognized and appreciated, and your work will truly make an impact as we pursue the projects our staff are passionate about supporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support complex opportunity tracking database maintenance, including real-time review of email chains for status updates and important action items.
• Assistance with proposal coordination, including meeting and document support, preparation of forms, tracking of team members’ follow-up items, and compilation of relevant qualifications.
• Prepare and maintain Sequoia’s social media calendar and assist with content creation and collaboration with team members. Preparation of graphics using InDesign templates and tools like Canva.
• Collaborate with team members to develop promotional materials and manage client lists.
• Help organize and maintain marketing files and content libraries, and coordinate with vendors.
• Support business development and client relationship management systems and processes.
• Track conference opportunities and assist with logistical planning for exhibits and presentations.
• Maintain strong communications with team members on work status for a variety of tasks to support the Sequoia team.

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…

Have these Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Mandatory experience playing a key role in developing and implementing social media calendars and posts for a corporate organization. Experience using programs including
• Hootsuite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to support social media efforts.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• An eye for detail and a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with database tools like Airtable and Deltek.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• An associate’s degree in a related field (marketing, English, business, environmental sciences) is a plus!
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC:

We provide a collaborative, employee-forward working environment. Do you enjoy creating, building and maintaining long-term relationships in your work and find satisfaction in making a lasting impact in protecting our biodiversity, while also protecting your community?  Sequoia is looking for a self-motivated individual who is eager to steer the direction of their career in a company that promotes and supports professional development. We don’t hire candidates to suit the job, we find the work that fulfills our employees and helps them meet their professional goals.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

At Sequoia, we create a “safe space” culture focused on fostering employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. We are committed to a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where each employee can reach their full potential without the burden of discrimination or harassment. We strive to maintain a strong culture built upon our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer.  We understand that diversity, including human diversity, is the key to the success of all healthy ecosystems. We are a forest of remarkable individuals, standing tall as our authentic selves and as one. At Sequoia, we grow together to form a stable community that is diverse in character and content.