Marketing Coordinator

Swoon; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Swoon in Bolingbrook, IL is hiring an entry-level Marketing Coordinator on a hybrid, part-time basis (20–30 hours/week). The role supports a national retailer’s Marketplace and Category Management teams, focusing on digital activations, event materials, and data accuracy.

This is ideal for a recent grad or early-career marketer seeking hands-on e-commerce experience in beauty and retail. The position emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to learn new systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years in marketing, e-commerce, or retail.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; project management tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of digital Marketplace activations and events.
• Prepare event materials and templates for activation planning.
• Maintain activation details across internal systems and trackers.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and deadlines.
• Follow up with internal teams and brand partners.
• Track changes and ensure updates are communicated.
• Conduct quality checks on live activations and document findings.
• Organize post-event documentation and learnings.
• Support administrative needs tied to Marketplace growth.

Skills

Marketing basics

E-commerce

Strong communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Related field acceptable

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

We’re hiring an entry-level Marketing Coordinator to support a leading national retail organization’s Marketplace and Category Management team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their marketing or e-commerce career who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in the beauty and retail space.

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Schedule: Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 20–30 hours per week

Pay: $18.60/hour

Experience: 0–2 years

What You’ll Do:

• Support the execution of digital Marketplace activations and promotional events
• Prepare event materials and templates for activation planning
• Maintain accurate activation details across internal systems and trackers
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and deadlines
• Follow up with internal teams and external brand partners
• Track changes throughout the event lifecycle and ensure updates are communicated
• Conduct quality checks on live digital activations and document findings
• Organize post-event documentation, recaps, and key learnings
• Support administrative needs tied to the continued growth of the Marketplace

What We’re Looking For:

• 0–2 years of experience in marketing, e-commerce, retail, merchandising, or a related area
• Internship experience is welcome
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on data accuracy
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with project management tools is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Interest in beauty, retail, digital marketing, and e-commerce

This is a strong opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience supporting digital marketing and e-commerce initiatives for a major national retailer.