Job Title: Social Media Marketing Specialist

Company: Apex Fire Preparedness

Contact: Abby Weiss

Email: abby@apex-fp.com

Phone: (801) 200-3720

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Compensation: $24 per hour

Schedule: 5-10 hours per week, April - September (flexible start date)

About Us:

“Restoring resilient ecosystems at the interface of the natural and built environment.” Apex Fire Preparedness, located in the heart of the Wasatch Front, is committed to empowering homeowners and communities with effective solutions to improve wildfire resilience. We specialize in wildfire mitigation through home hardening and defensible space creation—providing consulting, assessments, and hands-on services for homeowners, HOAs, ski resorts, and other communities across Utah. In addition to mitigation, we provide ecosystem restoration, tree care, and forestry services, collaborating with both public and private sectors to foster healthier, safer landscapes.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Marketing Specialist to join our team for a 6 month term. The position will begin in mid-April and end in September, with a potential opportunity to extend. In this position, you’ll help develop and implement marketing strategies that raise awareness about wildfire mitigation and expand our reach across Utah. You’ll work on primarily digital campaigns (social media, online content), as well as print materials (flyers, posters), while also contributing fresh ideas to strengthen our outreach efforts.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter / relevant experience to abby@apex-fp.com. Feel free to provide a link to your portfolio as well. 

Website: apex-fp.com Instagram: @apexfire_

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on creating a content calendar for social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, blog) and outreach, in collaboration with the Office Operations Manager.
• Work individually and with other team members to compose original, engaging content for websites, social media, blog posts, other online platforms, and print media as needed.
• Become proficient in the basics of wildfire mitigation, as well as have an understanding of all of our services mentioned above (and seen on our website).
• Propose and test creative strategies to expand our visibility and client base.
• Attend any required all-staff meetings.
• Balance remote work with in-office collaboration (office hours: Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or currently enrolled in a program) in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Extensive experience with social media platforms, i.e. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices. Familiarity with Google Business Profile.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and produce high quality work in short periods of time.
• Experience in content creation, digital marketing, and community outreach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in wildfire mitigation, wildland firefighting, forestry, arboriculture, habitat restoration, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally visit the job sites in various weather conditions.