Marketing Coordinator

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

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support marketing, communications, enrollment, and community engagement initiatives. You will coordinate projects, develop content, and liaise with campus departments to ensure timely and consistent execution.

The role reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of professional marketing, communications, or project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting campaigns, content creation, and event promotion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing projects from intake through completion and meet deadlines.
• Develop marketing campaigns supporting enrollment, events, and institutional initiatives.
• Write and edit marketing copy for websites, emails, social media, news, and promotions.
• Coordinate social media calendars, assist with publishing and community engagement.
• Support event promotion and assist with campus events and outreach.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners.
• Maintain marketing calendars and departmental documentation.
• Assist with photography, basic graphic updates, and content creation.
• Support media monitoring and office administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Social media management

Content creation

Project coordination

Editorial writing

Education

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

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office

CMS (content management systems)

Job description

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.

• 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

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

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.