Marketing Coordinator

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 HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

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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/Responsibilities

Coordinate 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 assignedMinimum/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.

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