Position Summary: The Marketing & Events Coordinator will support the Marketing Director and team by assisting in driving awareness, bookings, and community engagement for Atlantic Park Surf through a combination of marketing and events work. This role will assist in day-to-day marketing functions, sponsorships, design, content, production and promotional campaigns while also assisting in concepting and executing on-site events and programs. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who's comfortable moving between marketing duties, an events calendar, and live events in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistin coordinationmarketing production itemsfor operational and marketing needs.
- Assistin writing and scheduling email newsletters, SMS text campaigns, and promotional copies for surf sessions, lessons, and packages.
- Maintain the website's events and promotions pages and keep bookingand event-related contentaccurateand current.
- Supportingsponsorships and partnerships,assistingwith day-to-day sponsorshiptasksandmaintainingstatus updates for weekly sponsorship meetings.
- Manage and support onsite and offsite brand activations and tradeshow booths for Atlantic Park Surf.
- Manage and coordinateevents, from concepts toexecution,such assurf competitions, demo days, brand activations,live music, and further opportunities that reflect Atlantic Park Surf’sbrand pillars.
- Manage eventlogistics: vendor coordination, permits, staffing schedules, signage, and day-of setup/breakdown
- Serve as the on-site point of contact during events, troubleshooting issues in real time
- Build post-event recaps (attendance, feedback, content) to inform future programming and marketing
- Manage the events budget and vendor contracts in coordination with theMarketing Director
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in marketing, events,hospitality, or a related coordinator role
- Experience planning or supporting live events,sport events,activations, or programs
- Strong written communication and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple projects at once
- Working knowledge of scheduling/design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp or similar)
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays around event and peak surf schedules
- Ability to be a manager on duty, supporting operations and guest needs during operating and event dates
- Passion for surf culture, action sports, or outdoor recreation strongly preferred
Schedule & Compensation
- Must be willing to work a dynamic schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and advancement.
- $50,000-$60,000 annually
Atlantic Park Surf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where team members of all backgrounds can thrive.
Visit Atlantic Park Surf 365 18th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451
+1 (757) 974-8198