Marketing Coordinator | Rhode Island Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

This position will work with the Director of Sales and Events for The Rhode Island Convention Center to market the facility and events while creating and maintaining relationships partners. The Marketing Coordinator will assist in social media marketing, digital asset management, and grassroots efforts for events assigned.

This is a full-time, hourly, on-site position. Candidates must be available to work some nights and weekends as required for event coverage and other responsibilities.This role is responsible for managing social media, digital assets, email campaigns, and website updates while collaborating closely with sales, operations, and culinary teams.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, including a link to your online portfolio during your submission.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22.00 to $24.00.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 2, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate events and facility marketing programs and opportunities.
• Implement and administer marketing & social media; plan, organize, and coordinate all efforts for the facility and its events.
• Regularly reviewing progress of marketing efforts through report generation.
• Assist in developing marketing plans to generate revenue and provide added value to the event.
• Social Media Management: Develop content strategies and maintain a consistent posting schedule across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Content Creation & Branding: Menu Layout & Design; Assist with photography, videography, and photo/video editing for digital campaigns.
• Email Campaigns: Manage email marketing programs.
• Event & Partnership Coordination: Assist with promotional events, showcases, collaborations, and special initiatives.
• Analytics & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key metrics across social media, email campaigns, and websites.
• Digital Asset & Website Management: Organize and maintain all digital assets for internal and external use.Assist with website maintenance, including updates and improvements.
• Graphic Design: Design menus, flyers, digital ads, and promotional materials using tools like Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in marketing, public relations, communications, business or another related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of increasingly responsible experience in sales and/or marketing, preferably with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose public assembly facility.
• Strong leadership, organizational and computer skills required.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a committed, organized user of social media tools, with an understanding of how to drive programs through digital media, manage database marketing to reach new customers and drive increased revenue.
• Strong work ethic.
• Accountable and detail-oriented; must be able to juggle many tasks within time constraints.
• Microsoft office applications and word processing skills required, as well as database management, graphic design, Canva.
• Strong understanding of social media, web-based advertising and website maintenance.
• Team player who is a creative and proactive problem solver.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended number of days when required.
• A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing your skills and range as a designer, content producer and marketing professional.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva and Photography with photo editing skills.
• Experience with website maintenance, email campaign platforms, and content creation.
• Proven success in social media growth across multiple platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for occasional nights and weekends for event coverage.

• Prefered Qualificatons:
• Experience creating engaging video content and video editing.
• Knowledge of Google Ads and SEO/keyword optimization.
• Experience with ticketmaster TM Engage
• Experience with Momentus Elite
• Outgoing and customer-service oriented personality.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $22 - $24