Marketing Coordinator

Aston Carter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support print production and marketing operations, ensuring durable, accurate, and timely delivery of printed materials for openings, promotions, and campaigns. You will manage artwork, inventory, invoicing, and café profile accuracy while maintaining high quality across stakeholders.

Collaborate with print production teams, suppliers, and marketing leaders, coordinating schedules and ensuring two-way communication.

Qualifications

• College degree in Marketing, Graphic Arts, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 years of related work experience, with flexibility based on overall experience level.
• Experience in print production, project management within a marketing department, inventory management, or marketing coordination in a restaurant, retail, or fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with multiple print manufacturers and printing equipment.
• Ability and desire to work with minimal guidance, demonstrating initiative and a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and creativity in dealing with change and evolving priorities.
• Very strong attention to detail and proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist print production managers in ensuring durability, accuracy, and timely delivery of printed materials.
• Support supplier inventory maintenance and art file archival; evaluate needs for re-orders to ensure graphics availability.
• Track, file, and process invoices for all print projects and code them to billing lines.
• Assist with art development, proofing, quality control, fulfillment, and distribution for campaigns and tests.
• Review final printer proofs for content and color accuracy across substrates and processes.
• Maintain café profile accuracy to reflect current standards in-store materials.
• Coordinate schedules with marketing project leaders and keep stakeholders informed of status and delays.
• Perform local café visits to identify profile discrepancies and install test POP to define best practices.
• Manage multiple projects with prioritization and adapt to meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve issues related to print production, inventory, or timelines.
• Collect and analyze data on print and marketing projects and present findings clearly.

Skills

Print production

Project management

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

College degree in Marketing or Graphic Arts

Tools

Print management software

Inventory management software

Art file archival systems

Printing equipment

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports print production and marketing operations by ensuring durable, accurate, and timely delivery of printed materials for openings, promotions, tests, ad hoc projects, and back-of-house operations. This role works closely with print production teams, suppliers, and marketing project leaders to manage artwork, inventory, invoicing, and café profile accuracy, while maintaining high quality standards and clear communication across all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist print production managers in ensuring durability, accuracy, and timely delivery of printed materials that support openings, promotions, tests, ad hoc projects, and back-of-house operations.
• Support supplier inventory maintenance by managing art file archival, overseeing project documentation, and evaluating needs for re-orders to ensure accurate graphics availability.
• Track, file, and process invoices for all print projects, including routing invoices for approval and coding them to the appropriate billing lines.
• Assist with art development, proofing, quality control checks, fulfillment, and distribution for promotional campaigns, market tests, and off-cycle projects.
• Review final printers proofs to confirm content and color accuracy across multiple substrates and print processes.
• Support accurate café profile maintenance to ensure in-store materials and configurations match current standards.
• Serve as a liaison between marketing project leaders to coordinate and facilitate schedules, providing two-way communication and keeping project stakeholders informed of project status, delays, information requests, and alternate timing.
• Perform local café visits to identify profile discrepancies, consult with general managers regarding issues with point-of-purchase (POP) or other in-store signage, and install test POP to help define best practices for ongoing implementations.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects using strong prioritization skills and the ability to shift focus as needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve issues related to print production, inventory, or project timelines in a timely and effective manner.
• Collect and analyze relevant data related to print and marketing projects and present findings clearly to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• College degree in Marketing, Graphic Arts, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 years of related work experience, with flexibility based on overall experience level.
• Relevant experience in print production, project management within a marketing department, inventory management, or marketing coordination in a restaurant, retail, or other fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with multiple print manufacturers and printing equipment.
• Ability and desire to work with minimal guidance, demonstrating strong initiative and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using well‑developed prioritization skills and the ability to switch gears as needed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and creativity in dealing with change and evolving priorities.
• Very strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect and analyze data and present findings clearly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in marketing coordination or operations within a restaurant or retail environment.
• Experience with print management or inventory management software systems.
• Demonstrated calmness under pressure and ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience managing marketing campaigns and projects from initiation through completion.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with production, marketing, and operations teams.
• Capability to support on‑site activities such as café visits, POP installations, and in‑store signage reviews.

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid‑style schedule with three full days in the office each week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (8 hours each day), and half days on Thursday and Friday, for a total of approximately 32 hours per week. The position operates in a fast‑paced environment that supports restaurant or retail locations, requiring periodic local café visits to review profiles, signage, and POP materials. Work is primarily computer‑based, using Windows and Microsoft Office, along with print and inventory management tools, while collaborating closely with marketing, print production, and operations teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.