Marketing Coordinator

Paylocity; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Marketing Coordinator in Boise, Idaho, to plan and execute marketing events, support communications, and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail. Travel will be required monthly for events and outreach opportunities.

The role blends planning, logistics, creativity and execution, supporting a people-centric approach and brand standards across touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in event coordination, marketing, communications or related role.
• Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple events and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute marketing events and activations (trade shows, community events, etc.).
• Manage event logistics: venue, vendors, travel, registrations, materials, on-site support.
• Develop project plans and timelines including budgets and resource coordination.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, ops, customer service to align strategy and messaging.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Event coordination

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM/marketing automation

Event management systems

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, people-centric professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The Marketing Coordinator will coordinate and execute marketing events, support internal and external communications, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and travel monthly to support events and outreach opportunities. This role offers a great blend of planning, logistics, creativity and execution—ideal for someone who likes being around people and making personal connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute marketing events and activations (trade shows, community events, customer/employee engagement events, sponsorship activations, etc.).
• Manage event logistics including venue selection, vendor contracts, setup/breakdown, attendee registration, travel, accommodations, materials and on-site support.
• Develop project plans and timelines for each event, including budgets, vendor management and resource coordination.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams (marketing, sales, operations, customer service) to align event strategy and messaging with business objectives and brand standards.
• Support communications efforts: prepare content and materials for email campaigns, newsletters, social media posts, signage, brochures and other collateral to support events, promotions and broader marketing/communications initiatives.
• Maintain and update marketing collateral inventory, event supplies and materials.
• Track, measure and report on event performance and communications metrics (attendance, engagement, lead generation, budget vs actuals, vendor performance, etc.), and use insights for continuous improvement.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for events — manage event setup, troubleshoot issues, coordinate staff/volunteers, ensure smooth execution and follow-through.
• Must travel to event sites as needed (local, regional or occasional national travel) and represent the organization positively and professionally in various settings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all events and communication touchpoints.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintain strong attention to detail, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Other marketing and communications tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, communications or related role (experience managing multiple events/projects simultaneously is highly desirable).
• Strong project management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects, manage timelines and deliverables, track details, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage and collaborate effectively with internal colleagues, external vendors and event attendees.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized. Ability to work under pressure and handle last-minute changes or issues (especially on-site at events).
• Comfortable with travel (local/regional/national as needed) and being on-site for events.
• Enjoys being around people—comfortable working in live event environments, interacting with attendees, vendors, staff, and managing on-site activations.
• Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides) and experience with marketing/event tools (registration platforms, CRM/marketing automation, event management systems).
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment, take initiative, work independently, and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Experience with digital marketing and communications (email campaigns, social media, content creation).
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing event budgets.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and/or website/content-management systems.
• Prior experience in telecommunications, technology services or a B2B/B2C service environment.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho (or surrounding area), given frequent in-person events and travel.