Become an Amper_
At AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, we love what we do, we have fun doing it and we pay it forward.
POWER UP YOUR CAREER
Our mission is to do work that positively impacts people’s lives in significant ways. The connections we have with each other, our clients and our communities are an important part of achieving that mission. We are privileged to do energizing creative work every day on behalf of clients doing really amazing work in their fields.
Maintaining a healthy culture is a priority at AMPERAGE, and it starts at the top. Our CEO/President Bryan Earnest is a strong advocate for walking our talk. We are kind, positive and hold each other accountable to AMPERAGE standards.
Looking for marketing and advertising jobs in the midwest, AMPERAGE is a full-service marketing agency of seasoned professionals with the expertise to truly Move the Needle for our clients. Sound like you? Power up your career at AMPERAGE, voted the 2022 Best Place For Working Parents.
PERKS OF WORKING @ AMPERAGE
Paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance*
Paid Disability & Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Opportunities
Fun & Family-Friendly Culture
*United Healthcare provides Machine-Readable Files on behalf of AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising.
How to Apply_
Your Cover Letter
Please include the title of the position applied for, your available interview dates, potential start date, salary requirements and a link to your LinkedIn profile.
Your Resume
Please include your most recent professional experience, all relevant professional experience, relevant certifications and education, and contact information.
Your Portfolio
Please include writing and design samples or links to your work, references from previous employers, character references and any other items you feel help define your abilities.
Marketing
and Advertising Jobs | Current Openings_
Web Developer
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is looking for a Web Developer to join the team in Cedar Falls.
The Web Developer is responsible for executing interactive and other web-based projects including internet strategies for brand image creation, website maintenance and troubleshooting, product marketing, promotions, information transfer and technical support. The Web Developer will help formulate an effective, responsive design and turn it into a working theme or plugin.
Qualifications include:
- Demonstrated programming experience in HTML5, PHP, CSS, SASS, JavaScript and jQuery
- Ability to work with PSD designs and follow specifications that have been outlined to produce a fully functional web project
- Experience with WordPress and ability to set up new WordPress instances including multi-site networks
- Strong understanding of latest industry trends and content management systems
- Knowledgeable in mobile responsive CSS and optimizing for different devices and browsers
- Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet varying deadlines
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing agency needs
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Strong prioritization and project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal team and external clients
- A thorough understanding of user experience design is essential
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to estimate time needed for completing tasks
- Familiarity with browser capabilities, user interface requirements, cross-platforming, site architecture and web server hardware
- Experience with web server management is a plus
Email cover letter and resume to Mickey Waschkat at mwaschkat@amperagemarketing.com. No telephone calls please.
Graphic Designer
Want to work for a company that does meaningful work for clients who do good in the world? AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is looking for a graphic designer to join us in doing work that positively impacts people’s lives in significant ways.
This position is responsible for working up design concepts and completing layout assignments following provided strategic and creative guidance and by set deadlines.
Put your creative skills to work – and make a difference – by moving the needle for our clients in healthcare, education, finance, fundraising, manufacturing and nonprofits.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Work independently and in teams.
- Provide design and illustration, in various formats, from conception to completion.
- Collaborate with members of the creative and copy teams to concept and complete assigned design projects and campaigns.
- Collaborate with other members of the design team to create and layout design concepts.
- Collaborate with independent contractors and vendors, as needed.
- Maintain digital files and backups for all projects in process, and assist in maintaining and archiving files for client project materials.
- Assist account services team in creating presentations for sales pitches.
- Provide design and illustration for agency marketing and branding initiatives.
- Maintain and grow high-level skills in all design software programs used by the agency, and participate in additional training as needed or asked.
We are looking for a talented AMPer who is:
- Creative
- Collaborative
- Focused
- Productive
- A strong problem-solver
- An excellent communicator
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in graphic design
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite products, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects; and Microsoft Office products
- Hands-on experience in the creative process — preferably in a work setting in addition to the classroom
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hybrid remote negotiable after 90 days. Must be available for in-person company meetings.
Email cover letter and resume to mwaschkat@amperagemarketing.com
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Account Manager
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is looking for a professional, energetic individual to join the team as an account manager.
The Account Manager (AM) position is responsible for building and managing relationships between the agency and clients, with a focus on sales and marketing strategy. AMs maintain active clients lists and are responsible for increasing the agency’s business through acquisition of new business from existing clients. Account Managers may also play a role in new business development.
AMs are the liaison between the client and the AMPERAGE. This position is responsible for developing marketing strategies designed to meet client goals. This position manages budgets and is responsible for project management, ensuring the production team is up to speed and has the information needed to work effectively.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Manage client portfolios and partners closely with internal stakeholders to achieve team goals and work towards AMPERAGE’s mission.
- Move the needle for clients by bringing innovative thinking, strategies, and ideas to the table.
- Write strategic marketing proposals and gives presentations.
- Grow the agency’s business by working with existing clients to develop new business.
- Manage sales goals.
- Provide information to production team members to ensure effective and efficient completion of projects.
- Interact frequently with clients who have projects in the que to ensure any changes, deadlines and/or issues are clear for both the client and the agency.
- Review draft invoices from accounting and approves or clarifies issues.
- Enter new projects into agency’s project management software.
- Acquire new business through networking, responding to requests for proposals and more.
We are looking for a talented AMPer who is:
- An excellent communicator
- Creative and innovative thinker
- A strong problem-solver
- A relationship-builder
- Collaborative
- Adaptable and flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and organized
- Results focused
Email cover letter and resume to mwaschkat@amperagemarketing.com
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
