Marketing Specialist/Direct Support Professional (IN-PERSON Grand Junction Colorado)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Full Time Position

Schedule:  Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm  

$23.00 per hour

All positions are contingent on passing a background check

The Marketing Specialist / Direct Support Professional is responsible for developing and producing high-quality marketing, photography, video, digital, and promotional content for STRiVE while providing direct support, training, and vocational coaching to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and training DSPs assigned to the department. This position combines professional marketing and creative-production responsibilities with Direct Support Professional (DSP) responsibilities. The Marketing Specialist creates content that promotes STRiVE programs, services, events, employment programs, recruitment efforts, and community presence while providing meaningful opportunities for supported individuals to learn and participate in photography, videography, graphic design, marketing, social media, and other creative vocational activities.

• MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. Maintains QMAP certification in good standing when medication administration is a responsibility of the position. Assists and supervises individuals in taking medications and completing treatments in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, physician orders, and medication administration records. Assures medications are properly stored, available, labeled, counted, documented, and disposed of as required. Maintains first aid kits.

• MEDICAL CARE/TREATMENT. Assures individuals receive appropriate and timely medical care and treatment, including routine and emergency care. Provides timely follow-through on medical orders, adheres to individual care plans and protocols, and maintains required medical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

• RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES. Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical, behavioral, and other emergencies, including possible abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation. Accesses emergency support as required, arranges emergency transportation when necessary, ensures needed information accompanies the individual, and completes required notifications, documentation, and reporting.

Experience

Demonstrated   experience in marketing, graphic design, photography, videography, digital   media, content creation, or a related field.

Demonstrated   proficiency with Canva; experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,   Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or comparable software preferred.

Experience   operating digital cameras and video equipment and editing photo/video   content.

Associate’s   or bachelor’s degree, certificate, or professional training in Marketing,   Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Photography, Videography, or a   related field preferred.

Professional   portfolio demonstrating photography, graphic design, marketing, and/or   video-production skills preferred.

Experience   creating content for social media and digital marketing preferred.

Previous   experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental   disabilities preferred.

Post will close: 10/9/2026

Develop   and produce professional marketing materials that support STRiVE programs,   services, events, recruitment, community partnerships, fundraising, and   organizational initiatives.

Design   flyers, posters, brochures, invitations, social media graphics,   advertisements, presentations, signage, and other promotional materials using   Canva and Adobe creative software.

Photograph   STRiVE programs, events, activities, facilities, products, and other approved   subjects using professional or digital camera equipment.

Plan,   record, produce, and edit video content for marketing, education,   recruitment, social media, events, and organizational communication.

Operate   cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, microphones, stabilizers, stands, and   other photography/video-production equipment safely and effectively.

Edit   photographs and video, including cropping, color correction, audio editing,   transitions, captions, graphics, branding, and final production.

Maintain   consistent STRiVE branding, logos, colors, messaging, accessibility, and   professional standards across marketing materials.

Assist   with social media content creation, campaign planning, scheduling, and   development of content calendars.

Collaborate   with STRiVE departments to identify marketing needs, gather content, manage   revisions, and meet established deadlines.

Develop and deliver hands-on   training for DSPs and supported individuals within the department on Canva,   Adobe creative software, photography, camera and video equipment, video   editing, marketing processes, social media content creation, STRiVE branding standards,   and other department-specific tools and workflows.

Maintain   an organized digital library of photographs, videos, graphics, templates,   completed projects, and other marketing assets.

Ensure   appropriate authorization, privacy, confidentiality, and consent requirements   are followed before photographing, filming, publishing, or sharing   information regarding supported individuals.

Represent   STRiVE professionally when interacting with community partners, vendors,   businesses, families, and other stakeholders, and stay current with   marketing, design, photography, video, and social media trends.