Marketing and Communications Specialist

## Marketing and Communications SpecialistApplylocations: Dome Mountain: Mountain Sky Guest Ranch: West Creektime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R0029154# **About AMB West**We believe that Montana’s unique ability to connect people to one another and to nature has the power to build stronger, healthier, and happier communities, and that we have a role in preserving Montana’s beauty for future generations. Like all of the businesses within the Blank Family of Businesses, AMB West is a highly purpose-driven organization devoted to positively impacting the lives of its guests. AMB West consists of Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch, Paradise Valley Ranch, and Auster at Dome Mountain. # **The Employee Experience**You will work hard, alongside fellow staff and the management team, as we tirelessly strive to provide our guests with the most incredible experience possible; you will play hard, getting to experience the endless recreational opportunities and natural wonders that Yellowstone country has to offer; and you will experience all of this with a group of adventurous, hard-working, personable and fun-loving people that will become lifelong friends. # **Ideal Candidate**Our associates are personable, adventurous, hard-working, honest, and are willing to pitch in when they see that a helping hand is needed. When evaluating applicants, a desire to learn, serve, and maintain a positive attitude is most important. However, preference will be given to those who have prior hospitality, food and beverage, or customer service experience.If you're excited about being part of a new venture with strong values and a sense of place, we'd love to hear from you. # **Room and Board**Room and board is provided for certain positions, but not all. Please refer to the job descriptions for further details.# **Employee Perks*** Competitive pay* Housing available for certain positions* Health benefits, PTO, 6% matching 401k and more for full-time associates* Employee discounts# **Getting Here and Getting Around**Our associates will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from work.# **For Fun**There are plenty of opportunities for adventure in the heart of Yellowstone Country. The Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park, the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains, the Crazy Mountains, the Bridger Mountains, and the Gallatin Canyon area all provide excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping. Big Creek and the mighty Yellowstone River offer fishing, rafting, and kayaking opportunities. Livingston is a 45-minute drive and offers a quaint downtown with great restaurants and a vibrant artistic community. Bozeman is an hour drive and is home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies, as well as a great variety of coffee shops, stores, restaurants, and bars. Local haunts like the Pine Creek Lodge, The Old Saloon in Emigrant, and Chico Hot Springs are always staff favorites, and feature live music and great food without the long drive.# **Job Description**Reporting to the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications, this role supports Auster’s launch and future communications and marketing needs across AMB West. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative thinker and detail-oriented project coordinator who can capture content, manage social media, organize assets, track deadlines and keep projects moving.**Key Responsibilities****Marketing & Communications:*** Support marketing and communications efforts across AMB West properties, working closely with internal stakeholders, agency partners and vendors.* Write, edit and proofread brand-aligned copy for social media, email, web, print and internal communications.* Assist with website updates, content accuracy, tracking and basic reporting.* Provide administrative support, including calendars, meeting notes, timelines, approvals, vendor coordination and marketing workflows.**Social Media Management:*** Support AMB West social channels, with potential ownership of Auster at Dome Mountain’s social presence.* Develop content calendars and ensure posts are timely, accurate, brand-right and aligned with property priorities.* Capture on-site photo and video content including Reels, Stories, guest experiences, events and community storytelling.* Create platform-specific captions, Reels, Stories, carousels and short-form video concepts.* Apply social media best practices, including hashtags, tagging, scheduling, community management and performance insights.* Monitor engagement, trends, comments and platform updates to recommend content improvements.**Content Capture & Digital Library Management:*** Build and maintain a content capture calendar, including outreach, scheduling, shot lists and follow-up.* Coordinate photo and video shoots, including logistics, vendor communication, asset review and usage tracking.* Maintain a searchable digital asset library for photography, video, brand files and approved materials.**Community Relations:*** Support Montana community relations through event support, partner storytelling, messaging and follow-up materials.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.* Minimum 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, social media, hospitality, public relations or a related role.* Comfortable using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite to create polished, brand-consistent materials. Basic understanding of Photoshelter preferred but not required.* Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, short-form video, social copywriting, scheduling tools and basic reporting.* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, deadlines, digital assets, approvals, vendors and multiple priorities.* Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt tone by audience and channel.* Basic media relations, website content management, analytics and photo editing experience preferred.**Skills & Attributes*** Creative thinker with strong visual instincts, sound judgment and a good eye for storytelling opportunities.* Highly organized, proactive and dependable, with strong follow-through.* Able to work independently, collaborate across teams and stay focused in a fast-moving environment.* Genuine interest in hospitality, Montana, community and brand storytelling.AMB West Holding Company, also referred to as AMB West, is comprised of Arthur Blank’s guest and working ranches in Paradise Valley, Montana. The AMB West portfolio of businesses includes Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch, Paradise Valley Ranch and Auster at Dome Mountain. AMB West melds the missions of guest ranching, philanthropy, non-profit convening, working ranch lands and conservation to achieve best in class hospitality and stewardship practices. AMB West associates work alongside The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation helping to strengthen communities across the state of Montana.For close to 100 years, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch has offered guests the opportunity to experience the majestic natural setting of Paradise Valley, Montana, while reconnecting with the land and each other. Mountain Sky offers a curated guest ranch experience with all-inclusive packages for five and seven-night stays. The ranch has something for everyone including a renowned horse program, gourmet cuisine, a comprehensive kid’s program, and cattle work. The ranch also offers a world-class spa and wellness center, outdoor pool and activities such as archery, clay shooting, guided hikes, wagon rides, fly-fishing and a ropes course. At Mountain Sky, guests are family and are treated to superior service and authentic western hospitality at its best. For more information, visit mountainsky.com.Purchased in 2017 by AMB West Chairman and Owner Arthur M. Blank, West Creek borders Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana about 25 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Situated on the Yellowstone River, the 6,700-acre ranch features spectacular natural resources on unspoiled land, one mile above sea level, all protected by conservation easements.Different from a traditional guest ranch, West Creek is a unique, invitation-only conference and retreat space serving as a destination for nonprofit groups to come together and collectively make a difference, strengthen communities and find purpose greater than themselves. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation team hosts local, national and global leaders at West Creek who are pursuing innovative solutions to complex challenges of vital significance such as well-being, urban housing, climate resilience, and the health of military veterans.The Blank Family Foundation offers full-service retreats to organizations focused on issues aligned with the foundation priorities. West Creek offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity: seamless transitions between a modern meeting space for impactful sessions and unplugged outdoor experiences in the Montana high country.Auster at Dome Mountain is the newest project from the AMB West team — a hospitality venture coming to life in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This property with riverfront acreage will be open to the public and operational year-round. Currently in development, the project will include 20 cabins, a restaurant and bar, a small coffee shop, and a seasonal outdoor pool. With opportunities for outdoor education, recreation, wildlife watching, and winter exploration, the ranch is designed to offer all guests an immersive experience whether they are stopping by for lunch or staying for a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr