OVERVIEW

Recompose is an ecological death care company and green funeral home specializing in the service of human composting that transforms bodies into soil. The Recompose model offers an authentic, participatory experience for families and a natural return to the earth for the dead. Our work combines environmental stewardship, compassionate care, and cultural transformation to create meaningful end-of-life experiences and a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and highly organized Marketing Specialist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of all things marketing for a company working to shift the death care paradigm. You’ll report to the Marketing Director and collaborate closely with a talented team of end-of-life professionals.

The Marketing Specialist is an individual contributor role with meaningful ownership and accountability. You’ll ensure our marketing engine runs smoothly day-to-day while also contributing ideas and insights to marketing strategy and campaigns. This is a hybrid role requiring 2+ days per week in our Seattle facility.

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 22nd.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Growth Marketing (35%)

Support demand generation and category growth through coordinated digital marketing efforts.

• Project manage digital campaigns from concept through launch, including coordinating creative production, setup, and performance tracking across platforms and CRM
• Craft content for email campaigns and lead nurture initiatives
• Refresh campaign content on a regular cadence to maintain relevance and performance
• Monitor performance and surface insights to support optimization and decision-making
  
  

Content Marketing & Management (35%)

Own the creation, organization, and performance of marketing content and materials.

• Maintain and execute an editorial calendar across social, email, and web articles
• Create new website articles designed to educate audiences and drive interest
• Develop written and visual content for a highly engaged social media audience
• Capture and organize imagery, testimonials, and content opportunities across the organization
• Report on content performance and recommend improvements
• Monitor and respond to reviews across platforms such as Google My Business
  
  

Media & Outreach (20%)

Collaborate with outreach, pre-planning, and leadership to identify and implement high-impact brand awareness strategies.

• Manage inbound media requests and coordinate interviews and responses
• Ensure sales and outreach teams have the marketing materials needed to promote the business
• Conduct targeted outreach to pre-planning prospects and community partners (hospice, senior living, care facilities) to drive engagement through tours, presentations, and events
• Support in-person and virtual tours
• Attend and support community and member events as needed
  
  

Marketing Operations & Internal Communications (10%)

Help maintain strong internal systems and a seamless brand experience.

• Maintain an organized, up-to-date library and inventory of marketing assets, both in digital and physical formats
• Document processes, track expenses, and compile recurring performance reports
• Make basic website content and image updates
• Support updates to key documents, communications, and marketing materials
• Help ensure the Seattle facility’s lobby and visitor experience are welcoming, educational, and on-brand
• Manage the operations and growth of the online storefront
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

You’re dependable, curious, intentional, and genuinely excited to learn and grow. You enjoy using both your analytical and creative strengths — moving comfortably from spreadsheets to storytelling. You notice the small details others miss, thrive working both collaboratively and independently, and have a natural passion for project management and marketing. You bring positive energy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to doing great work.

Required:

• 1+ years of marketing or communications experience
• Ability to commute to our Seattle facility 2+ days per week
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership mindset, and proactive approach
• Familiarity with marketing fundamentals and best practices
• Eagerness to expand your marketing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field

Preferred:

• Experience with marketing tools such as Zoho, WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms
• Comfort learning new technology and systems quickly
• An eye for design and ability to create marketing collateral

Every person we hire will have the following qualities:

• Proactive workstyle - motivated self-starter, working independently and as part of a team with a collaborative mindset.
• Interpersonal sensitivity - great listening skills and ability to use good judgment to communicate boundaries and self-care needs effectively and respectfully.
• Resilience - ability to manage one’s own emotions, demonstrate self-control under pressure
• Accountability - take responsibility for your work and seek solutions for challenges with a willingness to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.
• Flexibility - ability to adapt to new situations and to change focus unexpectedly.
• Empathy and inclusivity - Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to act upon organizational mission, vision, and values.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The person in this position will perform the essential function of the position primarily in an office type of environment which may require sitting/standing at a desk, as well as interacting with technology (computer, phone), for most of the day.

This is a hybrid position: Must have reliable access to a quiet space to work in when outside the office and reliable transportation to office.

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

Expected starting range: $65,000 - $72,000, paid hourly. This position is full time, non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Benefit Information

• 100% of employee HMO premium paid for medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Contributions towards dependent premiums.
• 25 Days of Paid Time Off (accrued based on a 40 hour work-week)
• Floating Holidays (4 days per year, prorated based on start date)
• 10 Recompose observed holidays
• 1 day of Community Involvement (volunteer) Leave per year
• 3% 401(k) employer contribution, no match required
• Wellness, education, transportation and technology stipends
• Stock Options
• Annual COLA adjustment
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of consecutive employment

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 22nd.

Application Requirements:  In your cover letter, please address (1) What interests you about working in the role based on the opportunity and responsibilities listed in the job description? (2) What qualities do you bring to the table that make you a great fit for the role?