Marketing Coordinator New Lafayette, LA
Meriton, LLC., Lafayette, LA, United States
Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.
If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.
Job Title:
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Reports To:
Marketing Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location(s):
Lafayette, LA
Summary We are currently seeking an Event and Marketing Coordinator to support our operating companies in their respective locations (Houston/Austin, Tampa, Seattle) to drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and internal event success in key regions across the United States. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about bringing people together while amplifying the Meriton brand and is comfortable collaborating with both local business leaders and central marketing teams to drive business growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Event Coordination
Plan and execute internal and external events, including open houses, lunch-and-learns, and company gatherings, and partner with Meriton marketing team to plan and execute key tradeshows and client/partner appreciation events for all Meriton office locations.
Support event coordination and marketing efforts for Meriton’s operating companies.
Coordinate logistics such as venues, catering, travel, signage, and event materials.
Coordinate webinar events for manufacturers to showcase their technologies to local customers.
Take the initiative to suggest and coordinate team-building events that support company culture and boost morale.
Maintain event and marketing calendars and project timelines.
Marketing & Comms
Coordinate with Meriton marketing team, sales, and leadership to execute marketing and comms campaigns across email and digital platforms including newsletters, OptiSigns, event comms, and announcements.
Social media channel content development and posting/monitoring.
Strategic product line promotions and manufacturer events.
Sales & marketing collateral including flyers, case studies, presentations, and video recaps.
Promotional item inventory and orders for events and sales use.
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as primary point of contact between Meriton marketing team and the respective operating company, and collaborate closely with brand managers, social and event teams.
Maintain open communication with leadership regarding upcoming events and proactively plan ahead for the year.
Maintain regular communication with vendors and sponsors for any travel-related or event-related needs.
Elevated professionalism, which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations and with problems where only limited information or standardization exists.
Open and transparent with a strong work ethic as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a self-starter, independent, and have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time.
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.
Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event planning, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 3-4 years in event coordination, marketing, or a similar role; HVAC industry exposure is a plus but not required.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, WordPress).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, and leadership teams.
A self-starter mindset with a collaborative attitude.
Willingness to travel occasionally to support events across Florida.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a corporate office environment and the temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. The position’s primary workplace will be at the operating company’s physical office; however, telework or work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for portions of the workweek may occur, depending upon project needs and requirements in coordination with your direct supervisor and/or most senior leader of your department.
Physical Demands Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.
Job Title:
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Reports To:
Marketing Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location(s):
Lafayette, LA
Summary We are currently seeking an Event and Marketing Coordinator to support our operating companies in their respective locations (Houston/Austin, Tampa, Seattle) to drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and internal event success in key regions across the United States. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about bringing people together while amplifying the Meriton brand and is comfortable collaborating with both local business leaders and central marketing teams to drive business growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Event Coordination
Plan and execute internal and external events, including open houses, lunch-and-learns, and company gatherings, and partner with Meriton marketing team to plan and execute key tradeshows and client/partner appreciation events for all Meriton office locations.
Support event coordination and marketing efforts for Meriton’s operating companies.
Coordinate logistics such as venues, catering, travel, signage, and event materials.
Coordinate webinar events for manufacturers to showcase their technologies to local customers.
Take the initiative to suggest and coordinate team-building events that support company culture and boost morale.
Maintain event and marketing calendars and project timelines.
Marketing & Comms
Coordinate with Meriton marketing team, sales, and leadership to execute marketing and comms campaigns across email and digital platforms including newsletters, OptiSigns, event comms, and announcements.
Social media channel content development and posting/monitoring.
Strategic product line promotions and manufacturer events.
Sales & marketing collateral including flyers, case studies, presentations, and video recaps.
Promotional item inventory and orders for events and sales use.
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as primary point of contact between Meriton marketing team and the respective operating company, and collaborate closely with brand managers, social and event teams.
Maintain open communication with leadership regarding upcoming events and proactively plan ahead for the year.
Maintain regular communication with vendors and sponsors for any travel-related or event-related needs.
Elevated professionalism, which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations and with problems where only limited information or standardization exists.
Open and transparent with a strong work ethic as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a self-starter, independent, and have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time.
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.
Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event planning, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 3-4 years in event coordination, marketing, or a similar role; HVAC industry exposure is a plus but not required.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, WordPress).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, and leadership teams.
A self-starter mindset with a collaborative attitude.
Willingness to travel occasionally to support events across Florida.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a corporate office environment and the temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. The position’s primary workplace will be at the operating company’s physical office; however, telework or work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for portions of the workweek may occur, depending upon project needs and requirements in coordination with your direct supervisor and/or most senior leader of your department.
Physical Demands Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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