Marketing Communications Specialist/ Executive Assistant

Job ID:  519615

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Summary

The Regional Communications & Marketing Coordinator supports the Region President by leading and executing high-impact communications and marketing initiatives that strengthen alignment, clarity, and engagement across the region. This role serves as a trusted communications advisor while also providing operational and administrative support to ensure priorities, messaging, and initiatives move forward efficiently.

This position is ideal for an experienced communications professional who enjoys being close to the business, translating strategy into clear messaging, and balancing hands-on execution with organizational support.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing (Primary Focus)

• Develop and execute regional communications aligned with company brand, values, and enterprise strategy
• Draft, edit, and manage internal communications including announcements, updates, presentations, talking points, and leadership messaging
• Coordinator with area Communications Specialists to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across regional messaging
• Support marketing initiatives including campaigns, regional storytelling, community engagement, and employee communications
• Identify communication gaps and proactively recommend solutions to improve understanding, engagement, and alignment
• Ensure messaging is timely, accurate, and appropriate for varied audiences (employees, Coordinators, community stakeholders)
• Coordinate with the Communications Manager to align regional efforts with division-wide strategy

Strategic & Advisory Support

• Serve as a communications thought Coordinator to the Region President
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and written summaries in advance of meetings and events
• Help translate regional priorities into clear, actionable communication plans
• Track initiatives and follow through on key deliverables to support regional goals

Operational & Administrative Support

• Provide organizational and administrative support to the Region President, including coordination, documentation, and follow-up
• Assist with meeting preparation, agendas, notes, and action items
• Support scheduling, logistics, and prioritization as needed to keep initiatives moving forward
• Coordinate across teams to ensure information flows efficiently and commitments are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
• Demonstrated experience supporting leaders or working closely with senior business stakeholders
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging by audience
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
• Comfortable balancing strategic communications work with hands-on operational support
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Experience in a multi-location or matrixed organization preferred

Key Competencies

• Clear, concise communicator
• Proactive problem-solver
• High attention to detail
• Strong collaborator
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Able to work independently while maintaining alignment with broader communications strategy

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring regional leadership priorities are communicated clearly, consistently, and effectively. By combining communications expertise with operational support, the Regional Communications & Marketing Coordinator helps the region move faster, stay aligned, and tell its story well.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 25 lbs. Physical agilities test may be required.

Work Environment

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability