Community Engagement Manager & Office Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to increase Southern Marsh's visibility and involvement in the local community.
• Build relationships with local businesses, universities, Greek life organizations, student groups, nonprofits, clubs, and other community partners.
• Research and pursue opportunities involving local events, festivals, sponsorships, fundraisers, campus activities, and community initiatives that align with the Southern Marsh brand.
• Initiate outreach and develop partnerships that introduce Southern Marsh to new audiences and create opportunities for local brand exposure.
• Coordinate community collaborations, local promotions, and brand partnerships from initial outreach through execution.
• Work with retail teams to identify opportunities that increase local awareness, encourage store visits, and strengthen customer relationships.
• Coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, and other needs for approved community and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with community contacts and follow up on opportunities for continued collaboration.
• Represent Southern Marsh professionally and authentically in community-facing interactions.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations to maintain an organized, efficient, and welcoming work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in marketing, community relations, event coordination, business development, relationship management, or a related role.
• An outgoing, personable approach with a genuine interest in meeting people, networking, and building relationships.
• A self-starter who actively seeks opportunities, generates ideas, and takes initiative to turn connections into meaningful partnerships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with outreach and representing a brand in professional and community settings.
• Experience with local marketing, event coordination, partnerships, promotions, or community engagement preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and follow through on details.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar business systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and teams across the company.

Preferred

• Existing connections to Greek life, campus organizations, universities, or other local community networks are a strong plus.
• Experience in retail, apparel, lifestyle brands, hospitality, or other customer-facing industries is beneficial.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance