The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Marketing Coordinator

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens  •  $48k/yr  •  Palm Desert, CA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

The Living Desert seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support

the execution of integrated marketing campaigns and day-to-day operations across The Living Desert’s Marketing Team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring campaigns, content, and communications are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings excellent organization and communication skills, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Website & Digital Content Management

  • Write compelling website content that is accurate, user-friendly, and strategically aligned to support campaign messaging, audience engagement, and conversion goals
  • Manage routine website updates including event pages, seasonal promotions, program descriptions, and campaign landing pages
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Director to optimize website content for user experience, search visibility, and conversion performance
  • Ensure consistency in messaging, voice, and branding across all web content

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Creative Brief Development & Asset Coordination

  • Develop project-level creative briefs that align with defined campaign strategy
  • Coordinate the development of marketing assets including copy, graphics, signage, and digital materials
  • Review creative deliverables to ensure they align with brand standards and campaign goals
  • Support asset organization and file management across marketing systems

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Campaign Execution Support

  • Support the implementation of integrated marketing campaigns by translating strategy into actionable deliverables and coordinating execution across channels
  • Support the Marketing Manager with the development and deployment of email newsletters, blogs, publications, and digital campaigns
  • Assist with content development for email marketing, website, and promotional materials
  • Help translate scientific, conservation, and programmatic content into engaging, accessible messaging for public audiences
  • Contribute to campaign planning, brainstorming, and content development sessions
  • Conduct quality assurance checks on marketing materials and digital content to ensure accuracy, functionality, and brand alignment prior to launch
  • Support content repurposing efforts by adapting campaign content across channels to maximize reach and effectiveness
  • Assist with gathering and organizing campaign performance data to support reporting and continuous improvement
  • Assist with special projects, as assigned

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Project Coordination

  • Support the intake and organization of marketing requests, ensuring clear communication, proper scoping, and alignment with team priorities
  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication between Marketing, Creative Services, and external vendors
  • Ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet quality and brand standards
  • Maintain organized project documentation, files, and status updates
  • Prepare project summaries and assist with internal reporting

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Communication and Collaboration

  • Work with departments including Events, Development, Conservation, Guest Services, and Learning & Impact to gather content and ensure alignment
  • Facilitate smooth workflow between stakeholders
  • Respond promptly to departmental requests and inquiries
  • Escalate issues or conflicts to management, as appropriate
  • Support team meetings, campaign planning sessions, and internal communications

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • 2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, digital content, or communications
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to tone and detail
  • Experience managing website content and supporting digital marketing initiatives
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
  • Interest in conservation, education, and mission-driven work

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Preferred

  • Spanish language skills preferred to support engagement with diverse audiences
  • Experience in nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, tourism, or hospitality
  • Experience working with creative teams or developing creative briefs
  • Familiarity with campaign execution across email, web, and digital marketing channels
  • Background or coursework related to environmental science, conservation, or education
  • Experience supporting event or program marketing initiatives

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required

  • Project management tools (Monday.com or similar)
  • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Content management systems (WordPress or similar CMS)
  • Basic knowledge of digital marketing channels and workflows

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Preferred

  • Email marketing platforms (Brevo or similar ESPs)
  • Digital asset management systems
  • Google Analytics or basic performance reporting tools
  • Adobe familiarity a plus, but not required
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

About The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

For more than 50 years, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has been a beloved community gem and leading conservation organization. Millions of guests have come to the park to explore and learn about the desert’s wildlife and wild places through the Zoo’s interactive and immersive habitats, engaging activities, hiking trails, and botanic gardens.

Ready to work on the wild side? The Living Desert is a fun, engaging, and impactful place to work and is looking for highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Career opportunities include roles in animal care, conservation, education, fundraising, facilities, food service, guest services, business administration, retail, security, and more.

Our team members make a difference in our local community and around the world each day. Together, they further the Zoo’s mission of desert conservation and inspire quests to discover a passion for the desert’s wildlife and wild places.

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Palm Desert, California
Year Founded
1970
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