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Marketing Co-Chair

Length of Term: 2 Years
Number of Positions Open: 1

YoungShip Texas is more than events—it's a community, a movement, and a platform for the next generation of maritime leaders. As Marketing Co-Chair, you'll shape how that story is told. From crafting social media content to producing video interviews with industry leaders, you'll own the brand narrative and drive engagement across all channels. This role offers creative freedom, direct exposure to senior maritime executives, and the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that demonstrates real impact in a professional setting.

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Core Responsibilities

  • Own the full content lifecycle – ideation, design (Canva), and scheduling – across YS Texas’s social media platforms (LinkedIn & Instagram), and deploy quarterly newsletters via social media, Mailchimp/HubSpot to ensure consistent member engagement.

  • Maintain a comprehensive content calendar and deploy quarterly newsletters to drive member engagement.

  • Attend ~80% of events to capture high-quality photo/video; produce engaging Reels and conduct short interviews with industry leaders.

  • Coordinate with the Sponsorship Committee to ensure event flyers and social media creatives are published in sync; work with the Events Director to provide on-site flyers for event days.

  • Manage Marketing Associates by providing creative briefs and delegating tasks; sync with the Digital Systems Specialist (Committee Member) by providing the assets (copy, links, photos) needed for website updates.

  • Maintain direct alignment with the Vice President to keep them posted on marketing operations, campaign progress, and metrics. 

  • Reach out to the Marketing Advisor as needed for guidance on branding trends and high-level visibility opportunities.

  • Proactively flag hurdles, such as software needs, budget requests, or access issues, to leadership during monthly board meetings.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Background in Marketing/Communications; proficient in Canva and email marketing tools (Mailchimp/HubSpot).

  • Comfortable with video editing and social media monitoring.

  • Ability to establish clear "primaries" with your Co-Chair to ensure a streamlined, professional workflow.

  • Ability to work seamlessly across different Board committees.

  • High-level verbal and written skills for corporate outreach.

Why Join the Board?

  • Manage a complete marketing funnel and see tangible outcomes in community growth.

  • Interact with C-suite executives and senior leaders through interviews and digital outreach.

  • Freedom to experiment with new media formats in a highly visible professional role.

Time Commitment

  • Board Meetings: 1 – 1.5 hours, and highly encouraged

  • Content Creation: 2 – 4 hours

  • Event Coverage: 2 – 3 hours

  • Team Syncs & Ad-hoc: ~1 hour

Ready to Apply?

Join the YoungShip Texas Board

Thank you for your interest in serving on the YoungShip Texas board. Board members are essential to our mission of connecting and developing the next generation of maritime professionals in Houston.

Before applying, please ensure you:

  • Are currently employed in the maritime or logistics industry
  • Can commit to attending monthly board meetings and organizational events
  • Are prepared to fulfill the time commitment outlined in the position description

Applications for 2026 board positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 28.
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Have questions about YoungShip Texas or want to learn more about getting involved?

We're always looking to connect with maritime professionals in the Houston area. Whether you're interested in attending an event, joining as a member, or exploring sponsorship opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.