**Why us?** **Why Join Hotel Vandivort** **We’re more than a hotel—we’re a heartbeat of downtown Springfield. Our team thrives on** **creativity, connection, and delivering experiences that guests talk about long after they** **check out. If you're passionate about shaping culture and building community through** **exceptional branding and storytelling, we’d love to meet you** **Job Overview** At Hotel Vandivort, we’re looking for a bold and imaginative Marketing Manager—someone who lives at the intersection of marketing, events, digital storytelling, and community building. You’ll be the creative force driving how our brand is experienced, remembered, and talked about—both online and on-site. Through compelling activations, content, partnerships, and campaigns, you’ll help us shape a guest experience that’s as unique as the city we call home. This role requires a strong on-site presence, especially during events and activations, to ensure the brand's experiential elements are brought to life and effectively captured. **Responsibilities** + Brand Strategy & Identity * Act as brand guardian for Hotel Vandivort—ensuring all materials, messaging, and guesttouchpoints reflect our identity and values * Create forward-thinking content and experiences that position Hotel Vandivort as acultural hub in Springfield * Lead the design and production of marketing collateral including menus, flyers, digitalassets, and signage * Develop experiential offerings and creative packages aligned with brand storytellingDigital Marketing & Content Creation * Work with digital agency partner to help manage the hotel’s web presence—ensuringcontent is current, engaging, and SEO-optimized * Develop and execute targeted email campaigns with compelling copy and visuals * Maintain digital listings (Google, TripAdvisor, etc.) and identify new platforms forvisibility * Use data and analytics (Google Analytics, CMS, social reports) to refine strategiesSocial Media & Community Engagement * Own content planning, creation, and posting across Instagram, Facebook, and emergingchannels * Stay ahead of trends and create on-brand short-form video and photo content * Support online community building through storytelling, local collaborations, andresponsive engagement * Develop monthly performance reports and content strategies in partnership withagency or internal teamsEvents & Activations * Concept, promote, and produce on-brand events that excite guests and locals alike * Coordinate logistics and serve as on-site lead for activations and pop-ups * Build community relationships to support cross-promotional opportunities * Maintain local event listings and ensure team is aligned on upcoming experiences * Be physically present at events to ensure execution aligns with brand goals and tocapture experiential contentPublic Relations & Partnerships * Collaborate with PR agencies to secure media coverage for the hotel, events, and offers * Identify compelling stories and milestones to pitch for brand exposure * Lead brand partnerships that elevate guest experience and brand visibilityQualifications **Qualifications** + Education & Experience * Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or related field preferred * 3+ years of experience in marketing, branding, or event strategy; hospitality preferredSkills & Strengths * A natural storyteller with strong writing, visual, and conceptual skills * Confident event producer and cross-functional collaborator * Basic design skills (Adobe Suite or Canva) a plus * Experience with CMS, email platforms, and social media management tools (e.g., Sprout) * Highly organized, energetic, and comfortable juggling multiple creative projects * Available to work occasional evenings/weekends and lift 25–30 lbs during event setup * Must be on-site for events and activations to ensure brand standards and experiencesare executed and documented **Knowledge/Skills** + Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills + Excellent comprehension and literacy required to read manager's letters, help prepare contracts and proposals + Ability to negotiate effectively + Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills + Professional appearance and manner + Computer literacy, specifically MS Word for Windows + Communication at all levels; multi-tasking; time management **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Occasional standing. + Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs. **Environment** 95% indoor office environment **Salary** USD $50,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /Yr. **ID:** _2025-28458_ **Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_ **Property** **:** _Hotel Vandivort_ **Outlet:** _Hotel_ **Category:** _Sales & Marketing_ **Min:** _USD $50,000.00/Yr._ **Max:** _USD $50,000.00/Yr._ **Tipped Position:** _No_ **_Address_** **:** _305 E Walnut St_ **_City_** **:** _Springfield_ **_State_** **:** _Missouri_ EOE Protected Veterans/Disability