Family owned and operated since 1942, Paragon D&E is a leader in advanced manufacturing. With a strong history in injection and compression tooling, Paragon has evolved into a multifaceted organization with a diverse product line serving Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Heavy Truck, Automotive, Agricultural, Oil and Gas and other industries. Paragon has a state of the art facility with the latest machining technology and continually invests in our team and equipment.

Paragon is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do. We believe that honesty and integrity create trust, which is the cornerstone of our business.

We recognize that our success depends on the talent, skills and expertise of our people and our ability to function as a tightly integrated team. Communication and respect are essential elements of a positive and productive business relationship. We promote a caring and helpful approach to those we work with and the community around us.

SUMMARY

Assists with company-wide marketing initiatives to support sales and enhance internal and external customer communications including administrative and clerical needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned

· Assist with the creation and design of company-wide internal and external marketing materials including presentations, photography, and prints.

· Oversees social media platforms, activities and monitors engagement.

· Support and monitor visitor and customer service through front door coverage and phone support. (50% of time at front door)

· Support daily purchasing needs including data entry.

· Responsible for full-cycle administration of industry-specific trade shows.

· Responsible for gathering and distributing materials in support of recruitment efforts.

· Manage and assist with special ongoing marketing related projects including all aspects of marketing and company events.

· Assists with the company’s Website updates and maintenance.

· Track marketing-related material/responsible inventories, including office and conference room supplies and lunches.

· Assist with tracking and distribution of merchandise and swag.

· Help support daily administrative duties for sales, operations, and executive teams including scheduling and coordinating meetings and meeting space.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required a marketing-related Associate’s Degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Power Point and Publisher, and Adobe required, and 1-2 years business-to-business marketing experience preferred.

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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

Customer Service – Makes themselves available and responds promptly to customer needs to exceed their expectations.

Organization and Attention to Detail – Highly organized, detail oriented and looks for ways to make processes easier and better.

Communication – Proactively gathers and shares information to ensure processes are followed and activities run smoothly.

Critical Thinking – Ability to prioritize and determine next steps in projects based on changing inputs.

Flexibility – Quickly adapts to a fast-pace work environment, changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Creativity – Works cooperatively with others to produce quality innovative ideas and materials to support marketing initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Publisher: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Suite: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person