Email Marketing Specialist

Why Join the Pack?
We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. That’s why we’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering a winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

Position Summary/Objective:
​​Join one of the most innovative teams in pro sports where your role will grow and support all email marketing campaign efforts for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.​
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
1. Assist the Manager of Email Marketing in planning and executing all email communication for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
2. Assist the Manager of Email Marketing in organizing and calendaring sends.
3. Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to set up forms and automated email sequences.
4. Work with the Creative team to make emails look pixel perfect and photoshoot fresh.
5. Help proofread and test email sends.
6. Track, analyze and report on email campaigns.
7. Ensure all email marketing campaigns comply with industry standards and regulations.
The above essential functions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other:
1. ​​Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Copywriting experience is preferred.
2. ​Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
3. ​Experience working with Adobe Marketo Engage or similar email marketing platform is preferred. Experience in developing dynamic content and email automation is preferred.
4. ​Experience working with HTML is required.
5. ​Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
6. ​Ability to work well on a team and independently.
7. ​Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.​
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Experience:
​​​Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Email Marketing strongly preferred.​​​
Education: ​Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.​
Supervisory Responsibility, if any: ​This position does not have supervisory responsibilities​

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: The base salary range for this exempt role is $55,000-65,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:

Benefits: Regular full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, and life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Additional benefits may include employer-paid short/long-term disability plans, generous fitness and well-being benefits, work-related reimbursements, and fully paid family/caregiver leave. Regular full-time employees start with 11 Holidays, at least 20 paid PTO days, 2 Volunteer days, and 4 Personal Holidays in each calendar year.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. In addition to working office hours, staff will be required to work all Wolves home games as well as external events including, but not limited to, charity functions, networking events, etc. Work is both sedentary and active in nature, and the working environment is favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena which includes bleachers/steps as well as moderate to high levels of noise.

Physical Demands
​​​​ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move objects weighing up to 15 pounds

Travel ​​Position may require travel to external events.
EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization

Our DEI Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.

As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.

E-Verify Statement
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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