Marketing & Social Media Assistant (Part-Time)

Marketing & Social Media Assistant (Part-Time)

SPAR Eastgate, an award-winning convenience retailer in Cork, is on the hunt for a vibrant and creative Marketing & Social Media Assistant to join our team at SPAR, Little Island.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Marketing & Social Media Assistant to support our marketing efforts. This part-time role offers flexibility and might suit a marketing student or someone looking for a second job or additional hours in marketing and content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, scheduling, and posting of social media content across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok, etc.
• Help develop and implement digital marketing campaigns to drive customer engagement and brand awareness
• Collaborate with the team to design graphics, edit videos, and produce content that aligns with SPAR Eastgate’s brand identity
• Monitor and report on social media performance, providing insights and suggestions for improvements
• Assist in coordinating promotions, events, and in-store activations to engage our community and increase foot traffic
• Manage social media interactions, responding to customer inquiries and comments in a timely manner
• Support administrative tasks related to marketing as needed

Key requirements

• A passion for marketing and social media, with a creative flair and attention to detail
• Experience or studies in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark, or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why should I join the Team?

• Flexible part-time hours that can be balanced with study or other employment
• On-site work (for content creation) with some flexibility for remote work occasionally
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Weekly pay, every Thursday
• Free parking
• Discounts on delicious food and refreshing beverages
• Employee Assistance Program which offers free counselling on personal, family, and work matters for you and your family.
• Various Retail training courses.
• We offer fantastic career opportunities, and a great deal of our promotions are internal.
• Refer-a-friend scheme with additional chance to get €150 per successful referral.

At SPAR Eastgate, we believe in creating a workplace where our employees can thrive and unleash their potential.