Local Activation Marketing Coordinator for Brand Experiences

Rise Brands; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Brands in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to organize and execute local activations across venues. You will manage calendars, briefs, vendor coordination, and on-site support while collaborating with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure engaging community programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, travel to venues, and hands-on event execution to deliver timely, well-supported activations and meaningful neighborhood engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting events, marketing campaigns, or community programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the shared local activation calendar and tracker across markets, including concepts, objectives, audiences, dates, owners, status, budgets, approvals, and post-event follow-up.
• Turn venue ideas into concise activation briefs with timelines, responsibilities, success measures, and resources.
• Coordinate planning checkpoints and follow up with owners to ensure timely decisions, approvals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate event details with partners and vendors, including quotes, materials, signage, giveaways, and schedules.
• Prepare clear venue-facing activation guides and track budgets, invoices, and approvals.

Skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/business

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Rise Brands in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to organize and execute local activations across venues. You will manage calendars, briefs, vendor coordination, and on-site support while collaborating with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure engaging community programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, travel to venues, and hands-on event execution to deliver timely, well-supported activations and meaningful neighborhood engagement.