Group Benefits, Ltd. is one of the Midwest's leading health insurance general agencies. GBL is focused on diversification and growth - both for the agents we work with and our own company. We work with more than 2,500 independent agents to help them achieve sales and business growth. In addition, our staff has consulted with more than 3,000 employer groups and 70,000 individuals on their health insurance and benefits.

GBL offers employees a fun and team-oriented work environment, and a competitive and flexible benefits package, including group health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; long-term disability insurance; optional life insurance; 401(k) plan; discounted gym memberships; and paid time off. GBL is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently looking to add our team with an exciting opportunity as Marketing Communications Specialist. This is not a remote position and will require you to be in office daily on location in Urbandale, Iowa.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce copy for various audiences, purposes, and media
• Enhance the GBL brand by participating in new agent and new employee onboarding
• This position requires excellent writing skills but an insurance background is not necessary

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or another related field or the recognized equivalent in education and experience, required
• Intern experience or other writing experience is preferred

Technology Skills:

• Experience using GotoWebinar and Robly for emails, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Other Qualifications:

• Detail-orientated
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating a positive attitude and effort in order to achieve goals and objectives
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability to actively listen and problem solve with minimal assistance
• Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges. 
• High finger dexterity while typing documents and forms
• Occasionally lift up to 20lbs.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure’s property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting Acrisure’s Human Resources Talent Department.

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure’s property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure’s Human Resources Talent Department.

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