Marketing Coordinator

The WonderLab Marketing Coordinator works independently on core marketing functions while collaborating closely with the Marketing Director to support campaigns, communications, and cross-departmental initiatives. This role manages day-to-day marketing operations for a mission-driven museum, including social media, community listings, and shared tools that keep projects organized and moving forward. The Marketing Coordinator supports broader outreach and engagement efforts through email communications, marketing materials, and coordination with the development, education, and museum experience teams, helping ensure WonderLab’s programs, events, and mission are communicated clearly and effectively. Priorities may shift week to week based on the museum’s programming calendar, campaigns, and events, with guidance from the Marketing Director.

 

Position Details

Status: Full time (40 hours per week), “flex-time” hourly (Fair Labor Standards category: “non-exempt”). This position is primarily on-site with option for remote work.

 

Reports to: Marketing Director

 

Salary: $40,000 per year

 

Benefits: Full WonderLab benefits. Paid holidays and paid leave. Health, vision, and dental insurance benefits are available. Retirement Plan with employer match. WonderLab provides life insurance, long-term disability insurance, WonderLab membership at dual or basic family level and a 20% discount in the gift store. Training opportunities may include Red Cross Certification, Altru Blackbaud data systems and other opportunities through membership in the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

 

Schedule / Location: Monday–Friday; primarily onsite, with an option for remote work after the probationary period.

 

Start Date: Applications accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated start: April 2026.

 

Key Responsibilities

Social Media, Digital Presence & Content

• Manage WonderLab’s social media channels, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, and day-to-day engagement.
• Support content strategy and campaign planning by contributing ideas, drafting posts, and coordinating coverage of programs, exhibits, and events.
• Monitor engagement, trends, and basic performance metrics, sharing insights with the Marketing Director.
• Support community growth initiatives and help ensure content aligns with audience interests and organizational goals.
• Build and send email communications using established templates and workflows; assist with list management and basic reporting.
• Support the execution of marketing campaigns across digital, email, retail, and community-facing channels.
• Create marketing graphics and visual assets using brand templates and design tools.
  Edit short-form video or audio content for social media and digital platforms.
• Take photos and video at programs or events as needed to support marketing and communications
  
  

Events & Community Listings

• Publish WonderLab programs, events, and announcements on WonderLab’s internal and external channels, local and regional event calendars, community boards, and partner platforms.
• Maintain accurate, timely listings and seek new outlets to expand community awareness and attendance.
  
  

Departmental & Administrative Support

• Maintain shared content calendars, project trackers, distribution lists, and analytics reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams including education, museum experience, and development to gather information and support communications.
• Assist with copy editing, proofreading, background research, internal communications, and other administrative tasks that support department operations.
• Support event staffing and public-facing engagement as needed.

 

Additional Responsibilities*

• Marketing campaign & communications support
• Developing content or campaign strategy
• Assist with PR and outreach efforts
• Brand sentiment analysis
• PR campaign planning
• Original graphic design beyond templates
• Photo/video shooting and editing
• Working with influencers or bloggers
• Representing WonderLab at external events

*As capacity allows and based on organizational needs

 

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Experience managing social media channels for an organization, including content scheduling, engagement, and basic performance tracking
• Experience building and sending email communications using an email marketing platform
• Strong written communication skills, including copy editing and proofreading
• Working knowledge of digital tools such as social media schedulers, project management tools, and shared content calendars
• Basic design experience using templates in tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small, cross-functional team
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events

 

Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Helpful)

• Experience working in a museum, educational, cultural, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with event marketing, community outreach, or public engagement
• Basic photo or video capture and short-form editing experience
• Experience supporting PR or media outreach efforts
• Familiarity with analytics and reporting for social media or email campaigns

 

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. The position involves prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional standing and walking, and frequent use of hands for typing or handling office equipment. Strong visual and oral communication abilities are required. The role may involve occasionally lifting and transporting marketing equipment (up to ~25 lbs.) and occasional local travel. Access to personal or public transportation for local duties is required.

 

WonderLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WonderLab is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers diverse skill sets and experiences among applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, number of dependents, or any other legally protected status.

To Apply

• Fill out the WonderLab Job Application: https://wonderlab.org/wonderlab-job-application/
• The application must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) references.

Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The position is open until filled. All employees are subject to a criminal background check. WonderLab galleries, offices and grounds are smoke-free environments.

Can’t check off every requirement listed above? Please apply anyway! WonderLab is dedicated to building an inclusive team with a wide variety of experiences and skill sets. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.