• Job Description

  Req#: MARKE002221

  About our Company:

  Life gathers around water in Texas, and Hotel Magdalena honors our spring-fed culture and the community that grows near it. The design of the 89-room hotel takes inspiration from the local lake house ethos of the 1970s, situated amongst rolling grounds and natural beauty inspired by Texas. The Magdalena is also home to Summer House on Music Lane, Magdalena Bar, and Equipment Room, offering locals and visitors alike more places to hang out and experience the best of Austin, off of South Congress.

  Hotel Magdalena is proud to be a part of Bunkhouse, a hospitality company that believes in inspired design, connection to place, and the value of community. Bunkhouse has designed and developed a celebrated portfolio of hospitality projects including: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel San José, Austin Motel, Carpenter Hotel, and Jo’s Coffee in Austin; Hotel Havana and Ocho in San Antonio; The Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco, California; Hotel San Cristóbal in Baja, Mexico; and Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky.

  We're looking for:

  Hotel Magdalena is looking for a Marketing + Community Manager who will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse customers, internal and external, in a multitude of tasks that include taking charge in all outward facing marketing efforts for Hotel Magdalena, Summer House on Music Lane, and Equipment Room to ensure that all deliverables uphold Bunkhouse’s brand standards.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 3+ years in non-traditional marketing, social media, events, or related field
  • Photography / video experience preferred
  • Hotel and / or Food & Beverage experience preferred
  • Ability to adapt schedule based on event needs
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
  • Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
  • Provide clear directions and communication
  • Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Guest-service oriented
  • Proactive initiative and flexibility
  • Punctual; professional appearance always
  • Impeccable discretion and confidentiality

  Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly marketing meetings with hotel, restaurant, and bar teams to ensure their needs are met, on brand and within budget for all collateral, event, digital, PR, photography, room promotions,and more.
  • Develop and manage a content / social media calendar for three accounts (Hotel Magdalena, Summer House on Music Lane, and Equipment Room) , receiving approvals from the corporate team.
  • Photograph occasional marketing assets for F&B specials, retail, events and more.
  • Assist in producing larger scale internal photoshoots (creating shot lists, coordinating with property team to ensure all props, glassware, etc. is in house, working on set to make sure photography looks on brand for the hotel and F&B outlets).
  • Manage logistics for external photoshoot/ video requests that are approved by the corporate team.
  • Work with the Bunkhouse art team on project managing collateral needs (operational, event, menu updates, etc.)
  • Organize, manage, and develop marketing and programming calendar for the full year.
  • Work with the external Digital Marketing team to ensure creative is refreshed and copy is on brand as well as maintaining our internal digital audit.
  • Manage website updates.
  • Submit email blast features for Bunkhouse newsletters.
  • Work in tandem with the sales team to ensure they have the collateral needed.
  • Assist in PR needs, including press stays, coordinating room drops, gathering press quotes and more.
  • Get creative when it comes to event ideas, partnerships, and programming efforts and support hotel operations during need periods.

  Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

  Working Conditions/Environment:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of a hotel/restaurant/office setting
  • The person in this position may have to lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds on a daily basis; anything over fifty (50) pounds is considered a minimum two (2) person lift
  • The person having this position may have to remain stationary for one (1) hour, move about/traverse property spaces, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for up to eight (8) hours per day

  Bunkhouse is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process or for a specific position, contact Bunkhouse Human Resources at hr@bunkhousegroup.com or (512) 852-2311.

  Benefits:

  Bunkhouse offers a liberal working environment that encourages individuality and creativity. We offer a superior benefits package to employees who work 30 hours/week or more that includes:

  • Highly subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Short Term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time off (Full Time)
  • Free stays at Bunkhouse hotels (Full Time)
  • 401k with company matching
  • Employee Discounts (50% off on food & beverage!)
  • 8 weeks paid Parental Leave (Full Time, after 1 year employment)

  Bunkhouse Core Values:

  • BE REAL. We treat everyone like human beings. We are respectful and authentic, we listen, and we develop meaningful relationships with guests, customers and each other. We encourage our employees to have a voice and to use it to improve the work we do.
  • CREATE MAGIC. In design, service and all things, we go above and beyond to inspire. Every detail counts, and we believe that our work is a collaboration that depends on all of us bringing our creativity and passion to work with us every day.
  • BE HERE NOW. In our work, creating a sense of place is important. We contribute to the fabric of our respective communities by honoring, representing and supporting the communities in which our businesses exist. We make it our goal to be experts on our cities, and we leave travelers with a sense of where they have been.
  • EMBRACE ADVENTURE. We don’t always know where the road will lead, but we know that we’ll have each other along the journey. We strive to learn and grow from our experiences, to create meaningful structure along the way and, in some cases, to embrace chaos when necessary.
  • LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE. We work with a spirit of continuous improvement in all areas. We seek to provide a path of growth for all of our employees and for Bunkhouse as a whole.

• About the company

  Austin, TX based hospitality organization founded by Liz Lambert with eight hotels, one event space and a coffee shop with four locations. Hotel San José, Jo's Coffee, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel Havana, El Cosmico, Austin Motel, Fair Market, H...

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