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Job Title:
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Job Family:
Professionals
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Compensation Grade:
6S
Pay Type:
Salary
Department:
Career Services
Job Summary:
The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective communication strategy to increase student engagement with the Malone Center for Career Engagement throughout their Four-Year Pathway at Furman. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the department brand including website, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, publications, and annual reports in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines. The position will manage logistics for Malone Center events including career fairs, industry networking programs, career treks, and other signature initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage a team of student workers responsible for managing social media content and providing exceptional front-line customer service to all constituents of the Malone Center.
Job Description:
Marketing \& Events Coordinator
Malone Center for Career Engagement
The Malone Center for Career Engagement is hiring a strategic and creative Marketing \& Events Coordinator to join our team. The Malone Center at Furman University is committed to providing leading-edge career exploration, internship support, professional preparation, and employer/alumni connections. The team is dedicated to collaborating with each other, in addition to partnering with campus and external stakeholders to provide best-in-class career support to our students.
The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective communication strategy to increase student engagement with the Malone Center for Career Engagement throughout their Four-Year Pathway at Furman. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the department brand including website, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, publications, and annual reports in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines. The position will manage logistics for Malone Center events including career fairs, industry networking programs, career treks, and other signature initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage a team of student workers responsible for managing social media content and providing exceptional front-line customer service to all constituents of the Malone Center.
Job Duties:
Marketing/Communications (50%)
- Develop and implement a communication plan that increases awareness and engagement with the Centers’ programs and resources among students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and employers.
- Design and create content for email campaigns, newsletters, digital signage, presentations, annual reports, and print materials in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines.
- Manage Malone Center department website and social media channels.
- Create a marketing strategy to increase student and alumni engagement with Furman’s new alumni engagement platform, The Furman Network (powered by PeopleGrove).
- Manage email, text, and app-based communication strategy, push notifications, and text/SMS channels.
- Support photography, storytelling, and data collection that highlight student and alumni success and the value of a Furman education.
- Serve as the Malone Center’s liaison to University Marketing \& Communications, partnering on stories and content that drive current student engagement and prospective student enrollment.
- Partner with the Office of Admissions on continual refresh of current data and materials for prospective students and parents.
- Assess marketing reach and distribution each semester, demonstrating connectivity to target audiences across the four-year pathway, and developing strategies for new channels.
Event Management (40%)
- Coordinate the planning and execution of all Malone Center events including career fairs, career treks, networking receptions, alumni panels, and other signature events.
- Manage all event logistics including room reservations, catering, hotel accommodations, vendor coordination, transportation, technology, parking, signage, setup, and day-of support.
- Maintain the Center’s event calendar and design a printed student calendar of events each semester. Input all center’s events into Handshake.
- Provide occasional evening or weekend support for signature events and campus programs as needed.
Operations (10%)
- Hire, train, and supervise a team of student workers/interns that will serve as the first point of contact and provide exceptional customer service to students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and other constituents that visit the Malone Center for Career Engagement. The student workers will also provide support with marketing, events, and outreach initiatives. Employ a student development focused lens to student work, ensuring that the career ambassadors program is a high impact experience for student workers.
- Serve as the primary purchasing card holder for the Malone Center.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, business, higher education, or a related field.
- One to three years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, event planning, student affairs, or related setting.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and details simultaneously.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Experience with social media platforms, direct email and text-based marketing tools, and website content management systems (WordPress).
- Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, faculty, employers, and other stakeholders. Must be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher education environment, providing direct service to students.
- Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake, PeopleGrove, and GradLeaders.
Education Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
Welcome to Furman University's Career Site!
- IMPORTANT : Load all documents in the My Experience area under Resume/CV. This may include your resume/C.V., cover letter, unofficial transcript, teaching philosophy, etc. Please wait for all documents to finish uploading before clicking Next.
- If the process times out you will lose your progress, so please ensure you have all necessary documents available before starting.
- The drop-down lists only display so many options: please type into a drop-down list to search for your option. For example: in Field of Study, you may need to enter your field name. If you have no field, type "None."
- If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application.
- Prior to submitting your application, verify all information for accuracy and ensure you have uploaded all appropriate documents. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application other than to change your contact information.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@furman.edu or by calling 864-294-3103.
Job Title:
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Job Family:
Professionals
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Compensation Grade:
6S
Pay Type:
Salary
Department:
Career Services
Job Summary:
The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective communication strategy to increase student engagement with the Malone Center for Career Engagement throughout their Four-Year Pathway at Furman. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the department brand including website, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, publications, and annual reports in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines. The position will manage logistics for Malone Center events including career fairs, industry networking programs, career treks, and other signature initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage a team of student workers responsible for managing social media content and providing exceptional front-line customer service to all constituents of the Malone Center.
Job Description:
Marketing \& Events Coordinator
Malone Center for Career Engagement
The Malone Center for Career Engagement is hiring a strategic and creative Marketing \& Events Coordinator to join our team. The Malone Center at Furman University is committed to providing leading-edge career exploration, internship support, professional preparation, and employer/alumni connections. The team is dedicated to collaborating with each other, in addition to partnering with campus and external stakeholders to provide best-in-class career support to our students.
The Marketing and Events Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective communication strategy to increase student engagement with the Malone Center for Career Engagement throughout their Four-Year Pathway at Furman. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the department brand including website, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, publications, and annual reports in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines. The position will manage logistics for Malone Center events including career fairs, industry networking programs, career treks, and other signature initiatives. In addition, the Assistant Director will manage a team of student workers responsible for managing social media content and providing exceptional front-line customer service to all constituents of the Malone Center.
Job Duties:
Marketing/Communications (50%)
- Develop and implement a communication plan that increases awareness and engagement with the Centers’ programs and resources among students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and employers.
- Design and create content for email campaigns, newsletters, digital signage, presentations, annual reports, and print materials in accordance with Furman University branding guidelines.
- Manage Malone Center department website and social media channels.
- Create a marketing strategy to increase student and alumni engagement with Furman’s new alumni engagement platform, The Furman Network (powered by PeopleGrove).
- Manage email, text, and app-based communication strategy, push notifications, and text/SMS channels.
- Support photography, storytelling, and data collection that highlight student and alumni success and the value of a Furman education.
- Serve as the Malone Center’s liaison to University Marketing \& Communications, partnering on stories and content that drive current student engagement and prospective student enrollment.
- Partner with the Office of Admissions on continual refresh of current data and materials for prospective students and parents.
- Assess marketing reach and distribution each semester, demonstrating connectivity to target audiences across the four-year pathway, and developing strategies for new channels.
Event Management (40%)
- Coordinate the planning and execution of all Malone Center events including career fairs, career treks, networking receptions, alumni panels, and other signature events.
- Manage all event logistics including room reservations, catering, hotel accommodations, vendor coordination, transportation, technology, parking, signage, setup, and day-of support.
- Maintain the Center’s event calendar and design a printed student calendar of events each semester. Input all center’s events into Handshake.
- Provide occasional evening or weekend support for signature events and campus programs as needed.
Operations (10%)
- Hire, train, and supervise a team of student workers/interns that will serve as the first point of contact and provide exceptional customer service to students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and other constituents that visit the Malone Center for Career Engagement. The student workers will also provide support with marketing, events, and outreach initiatives. Employ a student development focused lens to student work, ensuring that the career ambassadors program is a high impact experience for student workers.
- Serve as the primary purchasing card holder for the Malone Center.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, business, higher education, or a related field.
- One to three years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, event planning, student affairs, or related setting.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and details simultaneously.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Experience with social media platforms, direct email and text-based marketing tools, and website content management systems (WordPress).
- Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, faculty, employers, and other stakeholders. Must be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher education environment, providing direct service to students.
- Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake, PeopleGrove, and GradLeaders.
Education Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Rate2
- Aramark1
- COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON1
- Columbia University1
- Concordia College (Moorhead)1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education9
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing and events coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field
- Experience planning and executing events from concept through post-event wrap-up
- Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or equivalent platforms
- Strong project management skills including vendor coordination and timeline management
- Experience with email marketing platforms and basic digital marketing execution
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Tips for Your Marketing And Events Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to event types
Hiring managers scan for the specific event formats you've managed, whether trade shows, fundraising galas, product launches, or conferences. List each type explicitly rather than grouping them under a generic 'events' bullet so your experience maps directly to the job posting.
Show budget ownership on your resume
Many coordinators undersell themselves by omitting budget figures. If you managed vendor contracts, tracked spend, or reconciled post-event costs, say so. Employers use budget responsibility as a proxy for the complexity of events you can handle independently.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marketing and events coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Filter for job listings that mention platforms you already know, such as Cvent, Eventbrite, HubSpot, or Asana. Matching your tool set to the posting's requirements gets your application past initial screeners before a human even reads it.
Prepare a logistics story for interviews
Interviewers for this role consistently ask how you handled a vendor cancellation, a venue change, or a last-minute budget cut. Prepare one specific example with a clear timeline, the obstacle, and the outcome you delivered. Vague answers about teamwork don't land.
Negotiate your title alongside your offer
Coordinator roles vary widely in scope, and title affects your next job search. If the responsibilities match a manager level, ask whether the title is negotiable before you accept. Many employers have flexibility they don't volunteer upfront.
Marketing And Events Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marketing and events coordinators?
The companies hiring the most marketing and events coordinators right now include Rate, Aramark, and COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in organizations that run recurring event programs, such as associations, universities, and mid-to-large corporate marketing departments.
How many marketing and events coordinator jobs are remote?
About 0% of marketing and events coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though on-site presence is more common than in purely digital marketing roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are digital campaign coordination and content marketing, while roles centered on in-person event execution typically require local availability for setup and day-of management.
How do you become a marketing and events coordinator?
Most candidates enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or hospitality and hands-on event experience gained through internships, volunteer committees, or entry-level administrative roles at agencies or nonprofits. Building a portfolio of events you've coordinated, even small ones, and learning at least one event management platform significantly strengthens your candidacy before applying to full coordinator positions.
Can you get hired as a marketing and events coordinator with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited formal experience if they can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and initiative. Coordinating a campus organization's events, managing social media for a local business, or assisting with a nonprofit fundraiser all count as real experience. Emphasize your organizational process, tools you used, and any measurable outcome like attendance or funds raised rather than the prestige of the event itself.
What does the marketing and events coordinator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR phone screen focused on your event background and availability, followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deeper into logistics scenarios and how you handle competing deadlines. Some employers add a practical exercise, such as drafting a run-of-show or outlining a campaign plan for a hypothetical event. Final rounds often include a brief conversation with a marketing director or department peer.
Where can I find and apply to marketing and events coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to marketing and events coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Applying early to newly posted positions gives you the best chance of moving quickly through the process before a role fills.
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