Marketing Coordinator

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking a detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support the Commute Solutions program, a regional Transportation Demand Management initiative. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing marketing campaigns, outreach, events, and communications to promote sustainable commuting options across 13 counties.

Under supervision of the TDM Manager, you will manage content creation, social media, email campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting public-sector, nonprofit, transportation, sustainability, or community-based programs is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns that promote the Commute Solutions program, services, events, and initiatives.
• Create, edit, and schedule content for social media, email campaigns, newsletters, websites, presentations, and other digital and print communication channels.
• Coordinate the development of marketing materials, including flyers, fact sheets, graphics, event materials, website copy, social media content, and outreach collateral.
• Maintain brand consistency across all Commute Solutions marketing, outreach, and communications materials.
• Support market research, audience analysis, and competitor or peer-program research to identify opportunities for improved engagement and program visibility.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, including website visits, social media engagement, email performance, event participation, media coverage, and other measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Social media management

Email marketing

Project management

Branding and attention to detail

Analytics basics

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Job description

About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

Marketing Coordinator within H-GAC

H-GAC is seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and proactive Marketing Coordinator to support the Commute Solutions program. Commute Solutions is the regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program that promotes transportation options that help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, support regional mobility, and encourage more efficient commuting choices throughout the Houston-Galveston region.

Under the general supervision of the TDM Manager, the Marketing Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns, outreach initiatives, events, public engagement activities, and communications for the Commute Solutions program. This position will assist with content creation, social media management, email marketing, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, market research, and campaign performance tracking.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. This individual should have strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong eye for branding and detail, and an interest in supporting public engagement, transportation programs, and regional initiatives.

What will I bedoing?

• Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns that promote the Commute Solutions program, services, events, and initiatives.


• Create, edit, and schedule content for social media, email campaigns, newsletters, websites, presentations, and other digital and print communication channels.


• Coordinate the development of marketing and promotional materials, including flyers, fact sheets, graphics, event materials, website copy, social media content, and outreach collateral.


• Maintain brand consistency across all Commute Solutions marketing, outreach, and communications materials.


• Support market research, audience analysis, and competitor or peer-program research to identify opportunities for improved engagement and program visibility.


• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, including website visits, social media engagement, email performance, event participation, media coverage, and other measurable outcomes.


• Collaborate with communications team members, program staff, and internal departments to develop clear, accurate, accessible, and audience-appropriate messaging.

• Collaborate with internal agency staff and departments to coordinate outreach projects, marketing initiatives, and program activities.


• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.


• Collaborate with team members, agency staff, community partners, and stakeholders to complete projects and meet deadlines.


• Provide administrative and coordination support for marketing, communications, outreach, and engagement projects as needed.


• Navigate and maintain media buys and ensure that the selected outlets connect the program with our target audience.


• Experience with media relations and press release development would be preferred, but not required.

KeyQualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, email marketing tools, and digital communications best practices.


• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work.


• Basic knowledge of analytics tools and performance reporting is preferred.


• Ability to develop clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate messaging.


• Ability to maintain brand consistency across multiple communication platforms and materials.


• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of internal and external partners.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva


• Interest in transportation, commuter programs, sustainability, air quality, public engagement, or regional planning is preferred.

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum three (3) years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field preferred.


• Experience supporting public-sector, nonprofit, transportation, sustainability, or community-based programs is a plus.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.