Operations & Marketing Coordinator

Overview

Why Work at MGCA?

At MGCA, you’ll be part of a small, collaborative team supporting Michigan’s golf industry and its member courses across the state. This role offers meaningful work, variety in day-to-day responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute during a period of organizational growth. MGCA values professionalism, teamwork, and flexibility—and provides an environment where your organizational skills and initiative truly make an impact.

Position Overview

The Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) is seeking a detail-oriented Operations and Marketing Coordinator to support day-to-day administrative, operational, marketing, and event-related functions. In this role, the Operations and Marketing Coordinator will assist with implementing marketing and communications activities while helping ensure the association operates efficiently and delivers high-quality service to MGCA members.

This position is ideal for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys supporting a small team, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a growing association environment.

• Support daily operations and administrative functions across the association
• Maintain accurate member, event, and payment records using the Association Management System (AMS)
• Serve as a professional point of contact for members via phone and email
• Process checks and credit card payments; prepare bank deposits
• Enter and reconcile transactions in Quick Books Online
• Assist with board and association meeting preparation; take meeting minutes as needed
• Support planning and execution of MGCA events, including on-site event support
• Perform general office duties including mailings, ordering supplies, filing, and light office organization
• Assist with additional administrative and operational projects as assigned

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across digital, print, and email channels
• Coordinate content for websites, email newsletters, blogs, and social media platforms
• Maintain marketing calendars and ensure deadlines are met
• Support brand consistency across all communications and materials

• Draft, edit, and schedule content for email campaigns and social media
• Update website content and assist with basic SEO best practices
• Track and report on marketing performance metrics (email open rates, website traffic, engagement, etc.)

• Support promotion of events, programs, and initiatives (conferences, webinars, campaigns, etc.)
• Coordinate logistics related to marketing materials, signage, and digital assets
• Assist with post-event communications and reporting

• Work with internal teams and external vendors (designers, printers, agencies) to produce marketing materials
• Manage updates to templates, flyers, presentations, and collateral
• Maintain digital asset libraries and brand resources

• Assist with budget tracking, invoices, and vendor coordination
• Support data management within CRM or email marketing platforms
• Perform other marketing and communications duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma
• At least 2 years of administrative, operations, or office support experience
• Experience working in an association, nonprofit, or membership-based organization
• 1–3 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or coordination role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Preferred:

• Experience with Quick Books Online
• Familiarity with association management systems (AMS)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics
• Basic design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools

• Strong project management and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working independently and…