Job Title: Part-Time Marketing Assistant Location: Houston, Texas (hybrid work environment) Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling, with some core hours during business days) Reports to: CEO, while working closely with our business development team.

Job Summary United Valve is seeking a creative and organized Part-Time Marketing Assistant to help elevate our online social media presence and support our marketing efforts in the industrial sector. This role focuses on revamping and managing our social media channels and LinkedIn profile, developing consistent content, and creating digital promotional materials to engage customers and prospects in the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and related industries.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the revamp and ongoing management of all company social media platforms (including LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and others as relevant), ensuring professional branding, consistent messaging, and alignment with industrial sector standards.
Develop and execute a bi-weekly content calendar, creating and scheduling posts that highlight our valve repair expertise, case studies, industry insights, new capabilities (e.g., machining, welding, testing), company news, and safety/technical tips.
Create and design promotional materials for customers, such as digital flyers, email newsletters, service brochures, one-pagers, infographics, and basic graphics for social media and website use (using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
Monitor social media engagement, respond to comments/messages (as appropriate), and track performance metrics to recommend improvements.
Assist with basic LinkedIn company page optimization, including profile updates, employee advocacy encouragement, and targeted B2B networking posts.
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, operations, engineering) to gather content ideas, photos, and technical details for authentic industrial-focused marketing.
Support other marketing initiatives as needed, such as website content updates or event promotion.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

1-3 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation (agency, in-house, or freelance).
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, engineering, or B2B technical sectors—understanding of technical terminology and professional audiences is a plus.
Proficiency in social media platforms (especially LinkedIn for B2B) and content scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, or native schedulers).
Solid graphic design skills; experience with Canva, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, or similar tools for creating professional marketing materials.
Experience with video production and editing for use on social media platforms
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for technical/industrial audiences while keeping content engaging.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a part-time capacity.
Basic knowledge of marketing analytics (e.g., insights from LinkedIn, Google Analytics) is helpful.

What We Offer

Flexible part-time schedule (10-15 hours/week) to accommodate school, other work, or personal commitments.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial marketing.
Collaborative environment in a 65-year-old, established Houston-based company.
Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

About United Valve United Valve is a leading provider of industrial valve repair, modification, testing, and OEM support services. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Houston, Texas—the heart of the refining and petrochemical industry—we serve top valve manufacturers, distributors, and end-users worldwide. With state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with over 40 global OEMs, we specialize in critical service valves, including metal-seated coker ball valves, control valves, and more. Our commitment to quality, technical expertise, and customer service has made us "The Valve Service Specialists" for over six decades.

How to Apply Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience (especially any industrial/B2B work), and links to social media profiles or content examples you've managed to hiring@unitedvalve.com or on Linked In directly. In your application, mention "Part-Time Marketing Assistant" in the subject line.

United Valve is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to make an immediate impact on a respected industrial services company while working part-time in the Houston area.

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