Director of Communications and Financial Aid

The Company: At Spartan Investment Group, our mission is to Improve lives through our values. We do this by finding value-added and opportunistic investments that offer solid returns to our investors. We make our most significant contribution by providing an opportunity for our partners to grow and creating lasting wealth for everyone with whom we conduct business. We specifically focus on self-storage projects, capitalizing on amazing deals in other asset classes. In 2021, we were listed as the 5th fastest-growing real estate company in the US and joined the list of the top 100 self-storage owners. We are members of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing private companies in America for the last 5 years, and in 2023, we were nominated #11 in Denver Business Journal's list of top places to work. Mission: As the Director of Marketing, you will lead and execute a high-performance, multi-brand marketing strategy across Spartan investment Group’s 3 business brands - Spartan Investment Group, FreeUp Storage and Spartan Construction - uniting brand narratives while driving leads, investor confidence, facility growth, and team excellence. You will build, guide, and inspire a high-output team (primarily offshore), ensuring cohesive execution across design, content, digital, and local marketing, with an unwavering commitment to Spartan’s values of Growth, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity and Transparency. Requirements Key Results: Project Delivery Timeliness: ≥ 95% of marketing projects are completed on time and within scope each quarter, as tracked in project management systems. Marketing-Qualified Lead (MQL) Growth: 20% YoY increase in investor and facility-related MQLs generated through targeted campaigns and brand initiatives. Content Accuracy & Brand Consistency: Less than 3% error or revision rate in published content and materials after QA review. Team Productivity & Engagement: Maintain a team pulse score of ≥ 80% and achieve 90% on-time performance reviews and metric scorecard updates. Outcomes: Launch a Unified Marketing Strategy: Develop and roll out a strategic marketing plan for each brand within the first 90 days, aligning with business unit goals. Website Performance: Optimize and manage 3 brand websites, achieving a 30% increase in site engagement (click-throughs, session time, form fills) within 12 months. Brand Asset Production: Deliver at least 10 high-impact brand assets monthly (OMs, presentations, videos, etc.) that meet brand standards and business goals. Offshore Team Management: Implement weekly team check-ins, project tracking, and QA workflows resulting in 15% improved turnaround time on asset delivery. Local Marketing Optimization: Execute localized marketing campaigns that improve foot traffic or conversion at priority FreeUp locations, with at least 3 test-and-learn campaigns launched in 6 months. Cross Departmental Alignment: Establish quarterly strategy meetings with leaders from Construction, Investor Relations, and Operations to ensure marketing efforts directly support evolving business goals of each brand.  Competencies:  Strategic Thinking + Executional Agility - Can zoom out to set vision across brands and zoom in to optimize a marketing plan at a single storage facility or target investor. Project Management Mastery - Certified or equivalent practical expertise in managing multiple projects with dependencies, milestones, and cross-functional coordination. Can utilize project management systems and tools to keep a team organized and accountable. Salesforce CRM & Marketing Integration - Strong experience implementing and optimizing marketing processes and reporting via Salesforce. Team Leadership & Development - Ability to coach, mentor, and hold direct reports accountable, especially in offshore and hybrid team structures. Content & Quality Control - Experience in overseeing content accuracy, brand cohesion, and ensuring quality through scalable systems.  Full-Stack Marketing Skills - Competence in creative direction (design, video), digital (SEO/SEM, social), web development and presentation or investment materials.  Resilience & Horsepower - Demonstrated ability to own outcomes, navigate ambiguity, and produce high-quality work in a performance-based culture. Requirements: Travel to Manila, PH and management of a remote team 12+ years of marketing experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Marketing, Business Management or related Project Management Certification Experience with Salesforce CRM Local Marketing across multiple brands Benefits Competitive Full Time Base Salary: $150k – $180K annually. Comprehensive benefits including 401k with company matching.  Access to company profit sharing.  Access to company carried interest program.  Wellness benefits include company paid health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.  In house performance coaching.  Unlimited PTO.  Reimbursements for phone, transportation, and entertainment, and more through an innovative cafeteria benefits plan.

Are you a socially savvy college student who has strong project management skills and a desire to bring ideas to life? Do you live for building new relationships and believe in the power of influence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Are you a natural born leader with excitement to grow? We’re looking for a Brand Ambassador Intern to help implement, grow and manage our brand ambassador program and community relationships! About the Brand Ambassador Program We recruit the micro-influencers on campus to be the face of the Rambler brand. These ambassadors are the face of our brand on campus and use their influence to create awareness, drive leads and ultimately refer leases to the property. Ambassadors and Affiliates get exclusive Rambler merch, attend exciting events, and gain valuable sales and marketing experience. As the Brand Ambassador Intern, you will be the leader of this group of influencers, tasked with identifying and recruiting the right candidates, managing contracts and planning exciting and engaging events. Requirements Job Responsibilities ·      Identify potential Brand Ambassadors at UMich ·      Recruit, interview and onboard all Brand Ambassadors ·      Manage recruiting follow ups and onboarding process in HubSpot ·      Administer Ambassador contracts ·      Build relationships and coordinate communication with Brand Ambassadors ·      Monitor engagement via Brand Ambassador Platform to ensure goals are being met ·      Plan and execute engaging and exciting monthly events ·      Plan and implement community engagement strategies with university organizations and local businesses ·      Write, create and distribute monthly newsletter using Canva templates and HubSpot’s email tool ·      Nurture ambassador and affiliate relationships, engaging regularly both in-person and virtually through text messaging and social media ·      Represent and continue to build the brand of the property ·      Provide creative and unique ideas for property merchandise ·      Assist Social Media Director in planning and coordination of lifestyle photoshoots Requirements ·      Current college student in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, PR or related fields of study ·      Experience using Canva, Instagram, TikTok and GroupMe preferred ·      Bonus points for experience with CasaPerks or HubSpot ·      Fluent in the English language and its rules and proper usage ·      Experience as a brand ambassador is a plus Skills You Will Gain in This Role ·      Recruiting & Networking ·      Contract Management ·      Event Planning ·      People Management ·      Sales Experience ·      Email Marketing ·      Professional Photo Shoot Experience ·      Administrative Skills About Rambler Rambler is a new student housing property coming to Ann Arbor, located at 701 Church St., opening Fall 2027. Benefits This paid internship will run from January 2026 to May 2026 with the possibility to continue into the summer/fall. The internship will be approximately 15 – 25 hours per week. Pay is $15 per hour. LV Collective is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LV Collective prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LV Collective conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Title: Community minded Personal & Practice Assistant (Independent Contractor, Part time, Hybrid — Silver Spring 20906) About me I’m a semi-retired attachment informed Marriage & Family Therapist with a small private practice serving older adults and families. I also volunteer/pro bono at times. I’m seeking an independent contractor who can support both personal admin/errands and practice operations/marketing, especially marketing. Role summary This is a flexible, deliverables based engagement. You set your own schedule and methods to meet agreed outcomes. Work is a mix of local, in person errands (1–2 visits/week in Silver Spring) and remote tasks you can do from anywhere. Sample deliverables (we’ll tailor together): • Personal support (in person as needed): drop offs/pickups (post office, dry cleaning), returns, organize library of books closets home/office), • Practice support (remote/hybrid): prep/edit flyers in Canva, post events or newsletters (Mailchimp/website), build mailing list/data base of prospective clients and outlets, use Chat GPT to do basic research and create content based upon mutual brainstorming Ideal contractor • Organized, kind, discreet; steady follow through. • Tech comfortable: Google Drive/Docs/Sheets, email/calendar; willing to learn Canva/Mailchimp/AI tools. • Operates an independent service (can serve other clients; may delegate/subcontract with confidentiality). • Has reliable car/insurance for local errands; can handle small packages (≤20 lb). Engagement terms • Type: Independent Contractor (1099). You furnish your own tools/equipment and determine your methods. • Hours: ~10-20 hrs/week to start; deliverables set in a monthly Scope of Work (SOW). • Compensation: Project based using $30 per estimated hour. Weekly estimates typically $300–$400 depending on scope. Invoices weekly or semi monthly against agreed estimates. • Expenses: Routine business costs are included in your rate; local mileage/incidentals may be billed as line items if pre agreed in the SOW. • Confidentiality: NDA required; HIPAA BAA add on if any PHI could be encountered. • Location: Silver Spring 20906 + remote. Start date: as early as feasible once a suitable contractor is identified. To propose: Email with subject “Contractor Assistant – Silver Spring” and include (1) website/LinkedIn and/or resume, (2) 4–6 sentences on why this fits you/your business, and (3) answers to: 1. Do you live within ~20 minutes of 20906 and have a reliable car/insurance? 2. Two tools you use confidently (e.g., Sheets, Canva, Mailchimp, ChatGPT) and one you’d like to learn. 3. An example of a simple system you built (checklist, tracker, calendar) that made life easier. 4. Weekly availability and a proposed monthly retainer or milestone pricing.

Are you a socially savvy college student who has strong project management skills and a desire to bring ideas to life? Do you live for building new relationships and believe in the power of influence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Are you a natural born leader with excitement to grow? We’re looking for a Brand Ambassador Intern to help implement, grow and manage our brand ambassador program and community relationships! About the Brand Ambassador Program We recruit the micro-influencers on campus to be the face of the Rambler brand. These ambassadors are the face of our brand on campus and use their influence to create awareness, drive leads and ultimately refer leases to the property. Ambassadors and Affiliates get exclusive Rambler merch, attend exciting events, and gain valuable sales and marketing experience. As the Brand Ambassador Intern, you will be the leader of this group of influencers, tasked with identifying and recruiting the right candidates, managing contracts and planning exciting and engaging events. Requirements Job Responsibilities ·      Identify potential Brand Ambassadors at UMD. ·      Recruit, interview and onboard all Brand Ambassadors ·      Manage recruiting follow ups and onboarding process in HubSpot ·      Administer Ambassador contracts ·      Build relationships and coordinate communication with Brand Ambassadors ·      Monitor engagement via Brand Ambassador Platform to ensure goals are being met ·      Plan and execute engaging and exciting monthly events ·      Plan and implement community engagement strategies with university organizations and local businesses ·      Write, create and distribute monthly newsletter using Canva templates and HubSpot’s email tool ·      Nurture ambassador and affiliate relationships, engaging regularly both in-person and virtually through text messaging and social media ·      Represent and continue to build the brand of the property ·      Provide creative and unique ideas for property merchandise ·      Assist Social Media Director in planning and coordination of lifestyle photoshoots Requirements ·      Current college student in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, PR or related fields of study ·      Experience using Canva, Instagram, TikTok and GroupMe preferred ·      Bonus points for experience with CasaPerks or HubSpot ·      Fluent in the English language and its rules and proper usage ·      Experience as a brand ambassador is a plus Skills You Will Gain in This Role ·      Recruiting & Networking ·      Contract Management ·      Event Planning ·      People Management ·      Sales Experience ·      Email Marketing ·      Professional Photo Shoot Experience ·      Administrative Skills Benefits This paid internship will run from January 2026 to May 2026 with the possibility to continue into the summer/fall. The internship will be approximately 15 – 25 hours per week. Pay is $15 per hour. LV Collective is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LV Collective prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LV Collective conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Unison Consulting is an industry-leading consulting firm with over 36 years of experience advising clients worldwide. We seek a self-motivated, driven, and creative individual who thrives on the adrenaline of short turnaround projects to help us market our firm to prospective clients. As the Marketing Director, you will be critical to helping us win new business, retain existing clients, and maintain a pulse on the market. Your primary focus will be to project manage, write, and produce responses to government Request for Proposals (RFPs) and develop marketing collateral. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating the company’s overall marketing strategy. Responsibilities: Proposal Development • Manage and coordinate the proposal process from kick-off to interview: develop proposal schedule and coordinate team members to ensure established deadlines are met, identify and communicate risks. • Improve proposal-writing results by gathering data on competitor services and solutions and how to best position the company offerings uniquely in the marketplace • Prepare and develop proposal materials including writing, editing, verifying data and formatting. • Manage the production and delivery of proposals. • Research and initialize contact with potential companies to team with on proposal responses (when appropriate) • Support team through the interview process: develop marketing materials to support a winning presentation and coordinate team interview rehearsals. Marketing and Sales • Regularly research industry procurement opportunities (requests for proposal, request for information, request for quotation, etc.) and create a pipeline of potential job opportunities and proposal responses • Develop marketing collateral ensuring cohesive brand messaging and alignment with company goals. • Produce compelling marketing materials such as brochures, social media posts, and website content. • Produce creative marketing materials for advertising purposes and display in industry magazines • Conduct research to identify target audiences, understand customer needs, and monitor market trends. • Prepare updates for senior management on the proposal pipeline and status of individual RFPs. • Gather and analyze feedback received from clients and sales regarding proposal responses. • Lead company’s understanding of industry expectations and proposal writing best practices. • Prepare presentations, evaluate wording, text, graphics and coordinate printing as needed. • Create an annual company marketing plan that includes the marketing strategy, budget and implementation plan Qualifications • Three or more years of experience in writing and managing business development proposals, as well as sales and marketing communications. • Three or more years with creative content development. • Able to successfully manage the full-spectrum of core responsibilities collaboratively, independently, or with limited over-sight, and consistently solve complex problems to move the RFP process forward at any given stage. • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Persuasive and succinct writing style that can effectively convey the company’s value proposition. • Exceptional written and verbal communication, superior attention to detail, and ability to interface with internal stakeholders to ensure quality of proposal and timeliness of submission to client. • Ability to develop innovative campaigns and compelling marketing materials. • Strong knowledge of social media and online marketing strategies. • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Adobe InDesign (Desired). • A strong ability to understand and meet customer needs to build brand loyalty. • Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects. Education • BS/BA in Marketing, Communications. MBA a plus. • 3 years of experience in proposal writing, RFP submissions, presentation skills (government proposal writing a plus) • 3 years of experience developing compelling marketing materials such as brochures, social media posts, and website content. Position Status • Full Time / Hybrid work schedule available dependent upon work responsibilities • Chicago Illinois Benefits: • 401(k) with company match • Health, dental and vision insurance • Disability and life insurance • Paid time off for vacation and holidays Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

The Common Market Great Lakes, a mission-driven distributor of local foods to the Great Lakes area, seeks a local, part-time Photographer. Our mission is to strengthen regional farms while making the local bounty accessible to communities and the schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants, and retailers that serve them. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results-driven and passionate about photography and sustainable food, in addition to having the professionalism and experience to succeed in a demanding role that is critical to the success of the organization. This position requires an extremely organized individual who is able to work independently with a sense of urgency and great attention to detail – someone who is flexible, collaborative, and possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Please no phone or email inquiries. Main Responsibilities Execute farm photo shoots across the Great Lakes region and editing within decided timeline on an as-needed basis Capture brief video interview with farmer subjects and b-roll on-farm as needed Follow up directly with farmers to schedule photo shoots in a timely manner Staff headshots and other requested on-site shoots at our Chicago warehouse on an as-needed basis Assist in developing media content for a variety of marketing uses Works closely with the Marketing Director to identify photography and media needs Ensures proactive approach to maintain positive farmers relations through ongoing communication, defining needs/expectations and working collaboratively with Common Market staff to find solutions to farmer’ needs Communicates regularly with staff as farmer scheduling issues arise Regularly evaluates and makes suggestions about how to improve/adapt to ensure a better marketing experience for customers Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Must be able to travel to multiple locations for farmer photoshoots (Max 3.5 hours away) Must be willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and long days Strong preference for someone with experience working within communities of color Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook) Familiar with photo editing software, video editing software is a plus Professional design experience including the use of Adobe Creative Suite Experience with staging photoshoots and lighting Excellent creative portfolio Strong communications skills Baseline Requirements Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Benefits Compensation $25/hour plus mileage and expense reimbursements Flexible Schedule