Social Media Coordinator

This position is on site: Belvidere, IL

At Meyer’s, we’re on a crusade to help owners improve the relationship between them and their dogs and be the HERO in their lives and we're the lifeguards. We are YODA and the pet owner is LUKE SKYWALKER. We exist for the pets & the owners who are not only visit the farm but in the community. We're doing work that matters.

 A FEW OF OUR VALUES:

WARRIOR SPIRIT – we never give up

SERVANT HEART – we follow the Golden Rule and embrace our tribe

FUN ATTITUDE – passionate about what we do and celebrate successes

WOW OUR CUSTOMERS – deliver world-class hospitality, create memorable connections

 By joining Meyer’s, you’re choosing to join our clear mission: We provide EDUCATION & SERVICES to improve the RELATIONSHIP between dogs & their owners.

If this doesn’t fire you up, this is probably not the right career step for you. If it DOES, keep reading.

The Marketing Team at Meyer’s is a powerhouse team that focuses on SEO, SEM, email, social media and website optimization—all while building real, life-changing connections with our customers! We serve all 5 business units at Meyer’s to build and maintain the heart, soul and standards we love. We’re serious about building relationships with dogs, because the work we do matters—and we want to be a guide so pet owners, families, and kids can be the hero in their pet’s lives for generations to come. 

We are looking for the person who understands the “other” side of social media.  Do you know not only how to produce great messaging but get it in front of the right audience on Facebook and Instagram.  Are you on the cutting edge of the latest trends in the social media world.  If this is you then we would like to talk with you, please read the rest of this posting and then take a minute to apply, we would love to talk to you.

What Winning Looks Like:

• Be enthusiastic about telling the Meyer’s story across a variety of social media platforms to promote the company’s brand and increase customer awareness.
• Create and post compelling content that engages our customers, is in-line with our brand and that educates, entertains, and informs.
• Manage multiple accounts and schedule posts to reach the maximum audience.
• Be the voice of Meyer’s on all social media platforms and react and respond to all reviews and comments.
• Identify the target audience and schedule and promote posts to maximize exposure.
• Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders on the development of new social content.
• Keep up to date on the latest trends and social media channels to connect with our tribe and increase brand recognition in white space.

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a similar field of study
• 2-4 years of social and content marketing experience
• Initiative-taking, detail-oriented and results-driven
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills
• A good listener who can voice their opinion and take feedback
• A good planner but flexible to respond to daily business matters
• Proficient with Canva, Adobe, Word, Excel, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Tik Tok, etc.
• Knowledgeable about performance analytics
• Familiarity with the Meyer’s principles

About Meyer’s: 

• We were founded 1974 by the Meyer’s. We’re the third generation.
• We have over 45 team members who are 100% dedicated to our mission. 
• We believe collaboration, innovation and a shared sense of mission come from being present with each other.

And by the way, we’re not stuffy and corporate around here. We wear blue jeans. We protect our culture and care about your work environment. Our leadership really communicates and listens! Because of that, we offer perks, the basic benefits plus things such as . . .

• Simple IRA retirement match on first 3% for both full time and part time team members
• Ongoing personal and professional development training by the best in the industry
• Core values that promote work-life balance, excellence in the ordinary, and a self-employed mentality
• Working with amazing people in a culture where we recognize each other’s wins and celebrate together often with lunches, fun activities such as our company-wide Battle of the Sides, and one legendary Christmas Party
• Health insurance within 90 days and HRA offering
• PTO earning your first year and unpaid time off availability too
  
• We prioritize work-life balance and rarely exceed a 40-hour work week 
• Casual dress and work environment 

Do you want to be part of this movement happening here? APPLY now!