Marketing & Events Coordinator
FullTimeJob Overview
At Element451, we’re transforming how colleges and universities engage, recruit, and enroll students with our AI-powered, all-in-one CRM and Admissions Marketing Platform (AMP) - a scalable, data-driven solution designed for modern higher education.
We are seeking a highly organized and energetic Marketing & Events Coordinator, reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, to support our growing marketing team. This junior-level role is ideal for someone eager to begin their marketing career while gaining hands-on experience in event management, logistics, content creation, and social media operations. This individual will play a crucial part in ensuring Element451’s presence at conferences and events is seamless, professional, and impactful, while also contributing to our digital and social media strategy. This is a hybrid role with onsite and warehouse responsibilities in Raleigh, NC.
What You’ll Do:
Event & Conference Support (Primary Focus)
Coordinate logistics for conferences and events, including booth assets, printed collateral, swag, and shipping timelines.
Manage the organization, packing, shipping, receiving, and upkeep of all event materials and inventory in our Raleigh warehouse.
Maintain and track swag inventory and coordinate replenishment as needed.
Travel to conferences as required to support setup, breakdown, and on-site operations.
Partner with internal teams to ensure event messaging, materials, and execution align with Element451’s brand and goals.
Event & Conference Support (Primary Focus)
Create and schedule event-related social media posts, including announcements, on-site captures, recaps, and engagement content.
Support broader marketing content needs such as short-form videos, basic copywriting, and light design production.
Assist in organizing and maintaining digital brand assets and marketing materials.
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent execution of messaging and branding across channels.
Provide operational support to ongoing marketing initiatives as assigned.
Marketing Operations & Cross-Team Collaboration
Help prepare materials for campaigns, nurture flows, and other marketing initiatives as needed.
Contribute to internal documentation, planning, and team coordination for event and campaign execution.
Maintain strong communication with the VP of Marketing, the Creative team, and the Brand/Social team members.
What You’ll Need
0–2 years of experience in marketing, events, communications, or related fields (internships count).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Comfort working in a warehouse environment, including packing, lifting, and managing physical inventory with weights up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35% of the year for conferences and events.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with major social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn.
Nice to have:
Experience with event logistics or trade show coordination.
Basic understanding of digital marketing principles.
Exposure to content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Figma).
Interest in the higher-education or edtech space.
We’re driven by our values!
Impactful, not Immediate – We prioritize meaningful, long-term outcomes.
Progress before Perfection – We take action and learn as we go.
Learners before Masters – Curiosity and humility fuel our growth.
Together, not Alone – Collaboration is our superpower.
Customer Success, not Support – We’re partners in our clients’ outcomes.
Perks & Benefits:
20 PTO days + 10 company holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with 4% employer match
Modern tech + opportunity to work with AI-driven tools
Fast-moving, mission-driven culture
High-impact work that improves access to higher education