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Posted: March 19, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Marketing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Salary

$49,364 - $49,364

per year

Closes

March 23, 2026More VA jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This Marketing Assistant role at the Veterans Canteen Service involves supporting marketing efforts for canteen operations at a VA medical center in Saint Louis, Missouri, by coordinating campaigns, managing materials, and ensuring everything aligns with branding standards.

It's a great fit for someone organized and creative who enjoys helping veterans and their families through promotional work in a supportive, fast-paced team environment.

Prior experience in administrative support and marketing basics will help you succeed here.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized administrative experience in a support role
  • Knowledge of advertising and marketing principles and strategies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presentations and customer interactions
  • Creative thinking to develop marketing tactics and content
  • Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and production processes
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is preferred

Full Job Description

Are you seeking a better work-life balance? Join an exceptional organization that prioritizes Veterans for an outstanding career!

With over 78 years of serving our nation's Veterans, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is currently seeking a dynamic Marketing Assistant for our Saint Louis, MO Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center Canteen.

Join our fast-paced environment if you have a passion for our Veterans and their families, along with prior multi-unit experience.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized administrative experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of an Administrative Support Assistant effectively.

Marketing and Advertising Knowledge: Understanding of advertising and marketing principles, practices, and strategies used to support organizational branding and promotional efforts.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint; experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a plus.

Creative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to apply creative thinking in support of the Lead Marketing Specialist, Graphic Designer, and Chief Brand Officer to develop effective brand and marketing tactics.

Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief, present, train staff, and respond professionally to customer feedback. Major Duties:

DUTIES: Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Marketing Campaign Coordination: Coordinates marketing campaigns across retail, food, and service operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution of daily and special programs Communication/Marketing Schedule and Material Management: Develops and manages marketing schedules and materials, including preparing, prioritizing, and coordinating all data, graphics, and files for release.

Content Development and Compliance: Assists with the creation and review of marketing content, ensuring compliance with branding and regulatory standards for print and digital campaigns.

Marketing Material Proof/Review and Formatting: Reviews and formats marketing materials, including flyers, signage, and promotional assets, in editable Microsoft formats for retail use.

Production Oversight and Process Improvement: Approves and oversees the production of printed marketing materials, identifying opportunities to improve design quality, cost efficiency, and distribution processes.

Warehouse and Budgetary Management: Receive and record invoices, provide reporting to finance. Marketing Research: Research competition, resources, trends, and business segments as assigned.

Digital Marketing Support: Coordinate digital marketing assets to support the digital marketing manager.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CBAD-12916866-26-RC