Marketing Coordinator - Events & Operations

Marketing Coordinator – Events & Operations (Part-Time)
Location: Chesterfield, MO (Hybrid)
Schedule: Part-Time (20–25 hours per week)
Duration: 6–12+ months (temporary contract)
Pay: $26–$36/hour

Kelly® is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to work with our client, a global agribusiness leader, on a long-term temporary basis to provide ongoing support across marketing operations, with a primary focus on industry events and trade show execution. This role supplements a collaborative in-house marketing team. While event management will be the primary focus throughout much of the year, responsibilities will shift based on business needs.

Schedule & Work Environment

Part-time schedule of approximately 20–25 hours per week

Candidates should be available to work a consistent weekly schedule

Hours should generally fall within 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility to begin as early as 6:00 a.m. if desired

Hybrid work arrangement with an expectation of being onsite at the Chesterfield headquarters at least two days per week

Occasional domestic travel may be required to support industry events, with the possibility of limited travel to Toronto

Key Responsibilities
Event Management & Trade Show Support (Primary Focus)

Coordinate logistics for multiple industry events ranging from large national trade shows to regional tabletop events

Serve as the primary coordinator for event logistics, including preparation, packing, shipping, tracking, and return of booths, signage, displays, promotional materials, and other event assets

Partner with category marketers to ensure all event materials and supporting content are prepared on schedule

Maintain inventory of trade show assets stored in Chesterfield, Toronto, and vendor facilities

Coordinate with internal marketing, sales, technical service teams, vendors, shipping partners, and event organizers to ensure successful event execution

Assist with onsite event support and travel as needed

Product Packaging Support

Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to maintain business-to-business and private label packaging files

Update existing packaging artwork to reflect branding updates, regulatory changes, and certification requirements

Track packaging revisions and maintain accurate project status across product SKUs

This position focuses on production updates to existing files and does not require advanced graphic design expertise

Budget & Marketing Operations

Track departmental marketing expenses and reconcile vendor invoices against annual budgets

Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and prepare basic reporting for marketing leadership

Support additional marketing projects and administrative initiatives as business needs evolve throughout the year

Qualifications

2+ years of professional experience supporting marketing, events, project coordination, or related business functions

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred

Experience working in a corporate environment is strongly preferred, including an understanding of professional communication and corporate etiquette

Previous business-to-business or manufacturing industry experience is preferred

Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and detailed workstreams simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Experience using Excel for formulas, reporting, and basic data analysis

Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or similar design software for basic production edits is preferred

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