Marketing & Events Coordinator

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