Promotions Coordinator

Join Baytown’s Parks & Recreation team as our next Promotions Coordinator, where you’ll design, develop, implement, and track effective promotions for community events like farmers markets, music festivals, children’s activities, and public facilities. You’ll lead digital and print campaigns, manage social media content, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and ensure consistent branding and timely delivery of ads and collateral. If you're a creative self-starter with strong organizational skills, a bachelor’s in marketing/communications, and experience in event promotion, come help us elevate Baytown’s community experiences!

As a representative of the City, the Promotions Coordinator will be responsible for promoting and marketing Baytown by designing, developing, implementing, and tracking tourism and recreation marketing activities including special events such as farmers markets, music festivals, children’s activities, corporate events, charity events, water park events, and leisure programming. This position involves creating promotional materials, advertisements, internet content, and collateral, and managing all advertising and marketing for Baytown tourism efforts.

We seek a team member who is enthusiastic, organized, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities include:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Recreation, Tourism and Parks Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe and Canva design software.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with social media applications.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

Or

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and/or licenses sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Experience with digital marketing platforms such as Meta Business Suite/Ads Manager, Google Adwords.
• Experience with email marketing platforms like Aweber, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Bilingual abilities in Spanish, Vietnamese, or American Sign Language.

Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and with various staff, and adapt quickly. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, professionalism, and the ability to work well with the public and co-workers are essential.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Attendance is an essential function, and additional hours may be required, especially during emergencies or special events.

Overall Position Strength Demands:
Light Work — exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount constantly.