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Marketing Coordinator

Living-Desert-DBA-the-Living-Deser · Palm Desert, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

Position Overview
The Living Desert seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support the execution of integrated marketing campaigns and day-to-day operations across The Living Desert’s Marketing Team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring campaigns, content, and communications are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings excellent organization and communication skills, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Website & Digital Content Management

Write compelling website content that is accurate, user-friendly, and strategically aligned to support campaign messaging, audience engagement, and conversion goals

Manage routine website updates including event pages, seasonal promotions, program descriptions, and campaign landing pages

Collaborate with the Marketing Director to optimize website content for user experience, search visibility, and conversion performance

Ensure consistency in messaging, voice, and branding across all web content

Creative Brief Development & Asset Coordination

Develop project-level creative briefs that align with defined campaign strategy

Coordinate the development of marketing assets including copy, graphics, signage, and digital materials

Review creative deliverables to ensure they align with brand standards and campaign goals

Support asset organization and file management across marketing systems

Campaign Execution Support

Support the implementation of integrated marketing campaigns by translating strategy into actionable deliverables and coordinating execution across channels

Support the Marketing Manager with the development and deployment of email newsletters, blogs, publications, and digital campaigns

Assist with content development for email marketing, website, and promotional materials

Help translate scientific, conservation, and programmatic content into engaging, accessible messaging for public audiences

Contribute to campaign planning, brainstorming, and content development sessions

Conduct quality assurance checks on marketing materials and digital content to ensure accuracy, functionality, and brand alignment prior to launch

Support content repurposing efforts by adapting campaign content across channels to maximize reach and effectiveness

Assist with gathering and organizing campaign performance data to support reporting and continuous improvement

Assist with special projects, as assigned

Project Coordination

Support the intake and organization of marketing requests, ensuring clear communication, proper scoping, and alignment with team priorities

Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication between Marketing, Creative Services, and external vendors

Ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet quality and brand standards

Maintain organized project documentation, files, and status updates

Prepare project summaries and assist with internal reporting

Communication and Collaboration

Work with departments including Events, Development, Conservation, Guest Services, and Learning & Impact to gather content and ensure alignment

Facilitate smooth workflow between stakeholders

Respond promptly to departmental requests and inquiries

Escalate issues or conflicts to management, as appropriate

Support team meetings, campaign planning sessions, and internal communications

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, digital content, or communications

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to tone and detail

Experience managing website content and supporting digital marketing initiatives

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong organizational and time management skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships

Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals

Interest in conservation, education, and mission-driven work

Preferred

Spanish language skills preferred to support engagement with diverse audiences

Experience in nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, tourism, or hospitality

Experience working with creative teams or developing creative briefs

Familiarity with campaign execution across email, web, and digital marketing channels

Background or coursework related to environmental science, conservation, or education

Experience supporting event or program marketing initiatives

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required

Project management tools (Monday.com or similar)

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Content management systems (WordPress or similar CMS)

Basic knowledge of digital marketing channels and workflows

Preferred

Email marketing platforms (Brevo or similar ESPs)

Digital asset management systems

Google Analytics or basic performance reporting toolsAdobe familiarity a plus, but not required

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