Marketing Associate-FG

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar is currently looking for a part time Marketing Associate - FG. The right candidate will assist in implementing marketing activities including communications, signage, presentations, events, administration assistance, web site auditing and data support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support corporate and community marketing initiatives

• Gather and review monthly web and sales reports

• Review, write and format digital copy and manage monthly reports

• Assist in new project/community start-up and branding

• Coordinate the creation and maintenance of marketing materials, community identity and project signage

• Fact check and proof-read marketing materials

• Work with homebuilder and third parties on marketing, ad agency coordination and PR promotions

• Manage image databases

• Facilitate with the coordination of on-site events, vendor coordination, travel and attend events as necessary

• Aid with administrative duties such as coordinating invoices, reimbursements and gathering estimates

• Assist with the budgeting process as requested

• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

• Ability to work overtime

• Ability to travel overnight

Required Qualifications

• Currently attending a four-year university or university graduate or equivalent combination of a relevant education and experience

• Attention to detail and creative thinking

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team

• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple functions and roles concurrently

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR applications

• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop and email

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Communication, Marketing or a related field preferred

• Experience with Google Analytics, social media sites, and photography/video editing software a plus

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits