POSITION OVERVIEW

The marketing communications coordinator will ensure internal and external communications activities are planned and executed on time and on strategy. You will support tradeshow organization globally, help execute external and internal campaigns and promote consistent use of our brand. You must be very well-organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Organize all deadlines and deliverables for over 30 tradeshows annually.
• Launch corporate print and promotional material shop in Europe an Asia.
• Act as a brand steward, upholding brand and trademark standards and consistency across all channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and communicate tradeshow logistics with attendees such as booking and assigning hotels, scheduling meeting rooms, ordering uniforms and registering badges.
• Track and ensure all tradeshow deadlines are met such as space registration, booth graphics and equipment, advertisements, PR, parts for display, promotional items, lead retrieval and more.
• Manage the Ascend print and promo store and launch in Europe and Asia.
• Manage the production of branded materials, signs and print, working with suppliers, negotiating costs, delivery and installation dates.
• Support the content team by writing, reviewing or publishing emails, presentations, blog posts, web pages, social, advertisements or articles.
• Organize and maintain digital asset library, photos, logos, graphics and native design files.

TEAM

• Reports to: Sr. Global Marketing Communications Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of experience in Communications or related field.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivation, resourcefulness and ability to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work extended hours during trade show busy seasons.
• Task management software such as Asana, a plus.
• Design skills using Adobe Creative Suite software; primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, a plus.
• Copywriting, editing and verbal communication skills. Experience with AP style, a plus.
• Ability to lift 15lbs

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.