Marketing Coordinator, Full-Time, SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$66K/yr - $72K/yr (Est.)Entry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on site event execution and cross department coordination for large park events, while driving community outreach and partnerships that connect schools and environmental groups to SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego.

  • Event ownership: plan, lead onsite execution, and drive VIP, influencer, media, and launch events.
  • Cross functional liaison: coordinate Marketing, Catering, Operations, Security, and Creative for signage and assets.
  • Community relations: lead school outreach, environmental/animal care partnerships, and offsite events in Southern California.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support and coordinate events at SeaWorld and Sesame Place including VIP parties, Influencer events, Media events, Pass Member events, launches and more
  • Act as the inter-departmental event liaison between Marketing, Catering, Operations, Security and more
  • Coordinate event plans, BEOs and event recaps
  • Act as the onsite lead at events, which may include morning, evening, weekends and holidays.
  • Liaison with Creative teams for event signage, collateral and other needs
  • Keep track of Events signage, photography assets, and more
  • Support additional onsite events as necessary
  • Contribute to creative special event ideas and keep abreast of the latest event trends
  • Process SAP ticket requests and assist in agreements with signature execution
  • Support and coordinate a community relations strategy with a focus on public and private school outreach, environmental, animal care and sustainability focused organizations, public interest groups for SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego

Requirements

  • 2 + years of experience related to special events, hospitality industry and communication or equivalent related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, and/or combined equivalent of education and experience
  • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Able to meet all the requirements to drive SeaWorld vehicles
  • At least 18 years old
  • Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and Holidays.
  • Full-Time may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
  • Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K Retirement plan
  • Voluntary Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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SeaWorld Parks & EntertainmentTM is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We are one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal husbandry, behavioral management, veterinary care and animal welfare. We also rescue and rehabilitate marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens® rescue teams have helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the last 50+ years.We own or license a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over our more than 50-year history, we have built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States. Many of our parks showcase our one-of-a-kind zoological collection and all of our parks feature a diverse array of thrill and family rides, shows, educational demonstrations and/or other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for our guests.We have also produced Parent’s Choice and Emmy Award winning shows like Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs that celebrate real & inspirational stories of rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild by the animal rescue, animal care and veterinary teams at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, in cooperation with our partners also committed to care for wildlife in need.

Founded in 1959
Orlando, Florida, USA
2.4K employees (329 in marketing)
38% recommend to a friend
39% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
70.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.9%
Direct
66.8%
Referral
2.6%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
174 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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