Marketing Coordinator (Contractor)

SOA; Dubai; Remote; AED 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

SOA in Dubai is seeking a part-time Marketing Coordinator to support international events, sponsorships, and content coordination across Asia-Pacific and MEASA. You will help ensure sponsorship commitments are fulfilled, assets delivered on deadlines, and information tracked from planning through execution.

This role suits someone who loves organizing busy projects, maintaining calendars, and communicating clearly with sponsors, contractors, and vendors across cultures and time zones.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in marketing coordination, sponsorship servicing, events, or project administration.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and spoken English; cross-cultural communication is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day communication with event organizers and sponsors via email and social platforms.
• Manage sponsorship entitlements, deadlines, assets, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate delivery of logos, advertisements, company profiles, and other materials.
• Support registration, shipping, collateral, and event logistics.
• Track invoices and payments with sponsors and internal teams.
• Collect event photos, metrics, and post-event reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural communication

English proficiency

Calendar / tracker management

Video editing basics

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Express

Excel

Job description

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Marketing Temp Part-Time Dubai, AE

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1402

Salary Range: AED60,000.00 To AED84,000.00 Annually

Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa and eligibility to work. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Your Purpose

Support the Senior Manager, International Marketing in coordinating sponsorships, events, and marketing activities that strengthen the SOA's international presence.

Working across international markets (Asia-Pacific and MEASA), you will help ensure that sponsorship commitments are fulfilled, stakeholders receive timely communication, and activities are tracked from planning through completion. You will work closely with regional marketing contractors, internal teams, event organizers, sponsors, and vendors.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to busy projects, following through on details, and combining strong coordination skills with practical marketing and multimedia support.

What You'll Do

Coordinate SOA Participation in External Events

• Coordinate day-to-day communication via email and various social media platforms with event organizers for SOA-sponsored conferences and activities.
• Manage and execute sponsorship entitlements, submission deadlines, required graphical & marketing assets, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate the delivery of logos, advertisements, company profiles, promotional content, and other agreed materials.
• Support registration, shipping, collateral, and other event arrangements as needed.
• Coordinate invoice processing and payment-status follow-up with organizers and the relevant SOA teams.
• Collect evidence of sponsorship delivery, event photos, and available performance information after each event.

Support Sponsors of SOA Events

• Coordinate communication with companies sponsoring SOA conferences, programs, and other international activities.
• Maintain clear records of agreed sponsor benefits, required materials, contacts, and deadlines.
• Collect sponsor logos, advertisements, profiles, and other assets, and coordinate their inclusion in relevant marketing materials.
• Work with marketing and event teams to deliver sponsor recognition across agreed channels and event touchpoints.
• Coordinate invoice requests and follow up on outstanding payments with sponsors and the relevant SOA teams.
• Track fulfillment of sponsor commitments and support post-event reporting and follow-up.

Manage the International Marketing & Sponsorship Calendar

• Maintain a central calendar covering international events, sponsorships, campaigns, projects, and key deadlines.
• Keep activity owners, deliverables, milestones, and status information up to date.
• Follow up with regional contractors and internal teams on outstanding actions and upcoming requirements.
• Flag competing deadlines, missing information, and potential delays to the Senior Manager, International Marketing.
• Collect event photos, feedback, attendance figures, engagement metrics, and other relevant results.
• Prepare concise status updates and activity summaries to support planning and reporting.

Support Multimedia & Content Creation

• Coordinate the collection of member and candidate testimonials, interviews, and event content.
• Help arrange recordings, prepare interview prompts, and track required permissions and approvals.
• Create and edit simple videos, testimonial clips, captions, and other digital content using accessible editing tools.
• Organize multimedia assets so regional teams can easily find and reuse approved content.
• Work with designers, editors, and regional marketing contractors when additional production support is needed.
• Research potential suppliers, venues, production partners, and other vendors, particularly in new markets.
• Collect quotations, compare options, and prepare recommendations for review.
• Coordinate vendor briefs, timelines, and deliverables following internal approval.
• Assist with event materials, shipping, printing, and other practical arrangements.
• Provide additional marketing coordination and administrative support as priorities evolve.

What You'll Need

• Approximately 2-4 years of relevant experience in marketing coordination, sponsorship servicing, events, project administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Confidence communicating professionally with sponsors, event organizers, vendors, and colleagues across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience maintaining calendars, trackers, timelines, and status reports.
• Confidence using spreadsheets, presentation software, and shared project-management tools.
• Basic video editing and content creation skills, using tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage competing priorities, and raise issues promptly.
• Experience coordinating invoices, following up on payments, or handling vendor administration is an advantage.
• Experience with international events, professional associations, or sponsorship programs is desirable.
• No travel is required for this role.
• Estimated commitment: 20 hours per week, with priorities agreed with the Senior Manager, International Marketing.
• Flexibility: Some availability across international time zones and occasional event support may be required.
• Potential to grow: Scope and hours may increase as international activities expand.

What This Role Offers

• The opportunity to support international marketing and events within a global professional association.
• Exposure to sponsorship coordination, stakeholder communication, multimedia content, and event operations.
• A flexible working arrangement with opportunities to take ownership of defined projects and processes.
• A collaborative, inclusive team working across diverse international markets.