Marketing Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

Omaha Zoo
- Omaha, NE 68107

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Title:

Marketing Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Classification:
Full-time

Hours:

Primarily Monday
- Friday with some weekends as needed

Pay Rate:
Range starts at $20.49/hour

The Marketing Coordinator serves as a key support role within the Marketing and Communications team at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. Reporting to the Marketing Operations Manager, this position provides administrative and execution support to the Marketing and Communications team under the direction of the Marketing Operations Manager. Working across marketing, communications, creative, digital marketing, and operational initiatives, the Marketing Coordinator supports assigned marketing projects and deliverables.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, assisting with digital marketing initiatives such as email marketing, website content updates, digital signage, and other digital channels, maintaining marketing assets, compiling reporting, and providing administrative support that enables the team to execute high-quality work efficiently. Under the direction of department leadership, this position provides support on assigned projects and tasks while adjusting priorities as needed to meet departmental objectives and the evolving needs of the team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who is looking to build a well-rounded foundation across multiple marketing disciplines. No two days are exactly alike, and the role offers hands‑on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of marketing, communications, creative, digital, and operational initiatives while working alongside experienced marketing professionals. The position is designed to provide broad exposure, build practical skills, and create opportunities for professional growth through meaningful contributions across the organization.

This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for a successful marketing career through hands‑on experience, broad exposure, and meaningful work. As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives as part of a high-performing enterprise marketing team.
• Build practical skills across multiple marketing disciplines, including digital marketing, email marketing, website content management, social media, public relations, creative services, marketing operations, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts across one of the nation's premier nonprofit organizations while supporting work that reaches nearly 2 million guests each year.
• Receive mentorship, professional development, and broad exposure to multiple marketing disciplines that provide a strong foundation for long-term career growth.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping connect people with animals, nature, and each other while supporting an organization that provides exceptional care for more than 33,000 animals.

• Provide administrative and execution support for assigned marketing and communications projects and activities across digital marketing, social media, public relations, internal communications, and traditional marketing channels.
• Support the planning, preparation, scheduling, and coordination of marketing and communications content and campaign deliverables.
• Assist with proofreading, formatting, reviewing, and preparing marketing and communications materials.
• Assist with routine content updates and publishing for email marketing, website content, digital signage, and other digital communication channels using established processes and templates.
• Assist with scheduled social media publishing, monitoring and responding to social media interactions using established guidelines, and compiling routine social media performance reports.
• Help maintain content calendars, campaign schedules, and project timelines to support timely execution.