Marketing & Creative Coordinator (Part-Time)

About Venture X Downtown Columbia

Venture X Downtown Columbia is a modern coworking and shared workspace community designed for entrepreneurs, startups, remote professionals, and growing businesses. Our mission is to provide a premium workspace experience while fostering collaboration, innovation, and meaningful business connections. Through engaging events, member communications, and community-focused programming, we help our members thrive professionally and personally.

Position Overview

Venture X Downtown Columbia is seeking a creative, organized, and tech-savvy Marketing & Creative Coordinator to help tell our story, engage our members, and promote our brand. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, designing marketing materials, managing email campaigns, and utilizing AI tools to produce engaging communications.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting member engagement, promoting community events, and maintaining a consistent brand presence across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

Email Marketing & Member Communications
Create and distribute two weekly newsletters using MailerLite or Mailchimp
Develop engaging content highlighting member news, events, promotions, and community updates
Maintain email subscriber lists and audience segmentation
Monitor campaign performance and recommend improvements
Content Creation & AI Tools
Utilize ChatGPT and other AI tools to generate branded content aligned with Venture X standards and messaging
Write and edit copy for newsletters, social media, website updates, blogs, and promotional campaigns
Ensure all communications maintain a consistent voice and professional appearance
Graphic Design & Marketing Assets
Design marketing materials using Canva
Create graphics for social media, events, member promotions, digital displays, flyers, and presentations
Maintain brand consistency across all visual and written content
Community & Event Marketing
Promote networking events, educational programs, member spotlights, and community initiatives
Support member engagement campaigns and local business partnerships
Assist in capturing and sharing community success stories
Administrative Marketing Support
Maintain marketing calendars and content schedules
Coordinate project timelines and deadlines
Research industry trends and creative ideas to increase member engagement and lead generation
Qualifications
Experience with Mailchimp, MailerLite, or similar email marketing platforms
Proficiency in Canva and graphic design best practices
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
Experience using ChatGPT or other AI-powered content creation tools
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in coworking, hospitality, real estate, events, or community-based marketing
Social media management experience
Familiarity with email analytics and marketing performance metrics
Photography or video content creation experience is a plus
What We're Looking For
A creative storyteller who can bring our community to life through engaging content
Someone who enjoys building relationships and supporting a vibrant professional community
A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a collaborative environment
A team player who is excited about helping Venture X Downtown Columbia grow and succeed

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio (if available), and samples of newsletters, marketing campaigns, graphic design work, or other relevant content.