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Marketing Assistant

Barnes, Inc.

Madison, WI 53719 • $18.00 to $20.00 / hr • 10/20/2026

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

We are a full-service landscaping company providing residential and commercial services
including landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. We take pride in
quality work, strong visuals, and a professional brand, both in the field and online.

Position Overview

We're hiring a motivated, creative, and reliable college student to support our Marketing Coordinator during the summer. You'll help create content, manage social media, capture photo/video on job sites, and keep our website and digital signage looking fresh. This is a hands-on role with portfolio-worthy work and real-world marketing experience.

A marketing major is not required. Training and guidance will be provided. We're looking for someone organized, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Social Media

  • Help build and maintain a social media content calendar
  • Create and schedule posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Write captions and short form copy aligned to our brand voice
  • Support efforts to grow and engage our LinkedIn audience

Photography & Visual Content

  • Capture photos of job sites, crews, and completed landscaping projects
  • Organize, label, and upload photos for use across marketing channels
  • Help ensure visual assets are current, consistent, and on brand

Website Updates

  • Refresh website photos and project galleries
  • Assist with basic content updates (training provided)
  • Flag outdated pages/visuals and suggest improvements

Digital Signage (OptiSigns)

  • Create and schedule content for OptiSigns digital displays
  • Maintain a rotating signage calendar (branding, promotions, safety, seasonal messages)
  • Assist with updating signage content on-site as needed

General Marketing Support

  • Support the Marketing Coordinator with ongoing projects and deadlines
  • Track tasks and deliverables to keep projects moving
  • Contribute ideas for seasonal promotions and campaigns

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on marketing experience in a real business
  • Portfolio-ready content (photos, posts, campaigns)
  • Exposure to branding, content planning, and digital tools
  • Mentorship from an in-house Marketing Coordinator
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to continue during the school year

Have questions? Reach out to Sara Rogers at and discover how you can become an integral part of our team today!