Marketing Coordinator

Centennial; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial in Santa Ana, California, is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the marketing team’s day-to-day functions and marketing operations. You will handle executive-level administrative tasks and coordinate events and trade shows while also managing budget and marketing performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in marketing, event planning, or project coordination.
• Strong ability to adapt solutions in new situations.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support for the Marketing department.
• Manage the corporate marketing budget and track expenses.
• Assist in planning and coordination of trade shows and events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills

Familiarity with design tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Job description

This position plays a central role in keeping marketing operations organized, on track, and moving forward. The Marketing Coordinator supports the day-to-day functions of the Marketing team and collaborates with property teams, other corporate departments, and external agencies to assist the Marketing Leadership team in supporting marketing efforts to help drive retailer sales and property NOI for our retail real estate portfolio.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACTIVITIES

• Provide prompt and efficient executive-level administrative support for the Marketing department. This role supports the day-to-day marketing efforts across a diverse portfolio of retail and mixed-use destinations.
• Prepare monthly social media performance reports for assigned properties to help track KPIs and measure performance.
• Direct management and execution of the annual Property Management workshop in collaboration with a cross-functional planning committee.
• Maintain and update marketing manuals, templates, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks for marketing, including drafting and distribution of correspondence, expense reports, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating team communications.
• Maintain the corporate marketing budget by submitting and coding invoices, tracking expenses, and updating the monthly budget tracker.
• Support social media coordination and content execution for properties without on-site marketing support.
• Assist with updates and ongoing maintenance of the corporate website, ensuring accuracy and timely content updates.
• Support and act as a liaison for creative and design needs, managing project requests, ensuring brand consistency, and providing light design support as relevant. Assist in the creation of department presentations and proposals as needed.
• Provide marketing support to properties without on-site teams, including generating traffic reports, updating websites, and executing campaigns or initiatives as needed.
• Track and manage corporate memberships, dues, and subscriptions to ensure they remain current.
• Maintain organized records of marketing assets, contracts, and projects.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience, preferably in marketing, event planning, project coordination, retail, or real estate.
• Self-starter; intrinsically motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
• Must be able to adapt solutions to new situations requiring reasoning based on experience or interpretation.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.
• Familiarity with basic design tools (i.e., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar) and ability to execute minor design edits using templates, etc.
• Ability to manage and communicate creative project needs effectively, with a solid understanding of design principles and branding.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to take direction and work independently or with others.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate strategies and frame solutions to complex issues.
• Team-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized - comfortable participating in several different projects at a time along with day-to-day activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and expansive reading.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Centennial ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.