Marketing Coordinator

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support LSCPA's marketing, communications, enrollment, and community engagement initiatives. This role coordinates projects, develops content, manages workflows, and serves as a liaison with campus departments to ensure marketing projects are completed efficiently and consistently.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the position involves writing/editing marketing copy, coordinating campaigns, social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, pubic relations, or project coordination
• Demonstrated experience supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, or event promotion
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing projects from intake through completion, ensuring deadlines and project priorities are met
• Assist in developing marketing campaigns that support enrollment, workforce development, events, fundraising, and institutional initiatives
• Write and edit marketing copy for websites, social media, email campaigns, news stories, advertisements, and promotional materials
• Coordinate social media content calendars and assist with publishing, monitoring, and community engagement
• Support event promotion and provide marketing assistance for institutional events, ceremonies, and community outreach activities
• Coordinate with vendors, printers, photographers, and other external partners
• Maintain marketing calendars, project schedules, and departmental documentation
• Assist with photography, basic graphic updates, presentations, and content creation as needed
• Support media monitoring, communications projects, and office administrative functions
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Writing & editing

Social media management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Privacy & discretion

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Marketing Coordinator has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, supporting LSCPA’s marketing, communications, enrollment, and community engagement initiatives. This position coordinates projects, develops content, manages departmental workflows, and serves as a support liaison with campus departments to ensure marketing projects are completed efficiently and consistently. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications. Duties/ResponsibilitiesCoordinate marketing projects from intake through completion, ensuring deadlines and project priorities are metAssist in developing marketing campaigns that support enrollment, workforce development, events, fundraising, and institutional initiativesWrite and edit marketing copy for websites, social media, email campaigns, news stories, advertisements, and promotional materialsCoordinate social media content calendars and assist with publishing, monitoring, and community engagementSupport event promotion and provide marketing assistance for institutional events, ceremonies, and community outreach activitiesCoordinate with vendors, printers, photographers, and other external partnersMaintain marketing calendars, project schedules, and departmental documentationAssist with photography, basic graphic updates, presentations, and content creation as neededSupport media monitoring, communications projects, and office administrative functionsComply with campus policies and proceduresOther related duties, as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, pubic relations, or project coordination
• Demonstrated experience supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, or event promotion
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, public sector, or nonprofit marketing
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications
• Experience writing marketing copy for multiple audiences and communication channels
• Experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders and external vendors

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to write and edit content for websites, email marketing, social media, news releases, and promotional materials
• Working knowledge of social media management platforms and content scheduling tools
• Working knowledge of graphic design platforms Canva and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while providing excellent customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Travel: Frequent travel is required. Work Hours:Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; some nights and weekends may be required depending on campus events.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.