Marketing Coordinator, Influencer & Affiliate at Learning Resources | Vernon Hills, IL | $26/hr – $31/hr

Learning Resources

Marketing Coordinator, Influencer & Affiliate

Vernon Hills, IL (Hybrid)

$26/hr – $31/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead influencer and affiliate partnerships as Marketing Coordinator, Influencers & Affiliates, coordinating multi‑platform campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond.

Own outreach and coordination of product seeding, paid partnerships, and UGC campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
Must-have: 1–2 years in social media, influencer programs, or digital marketing.
Standout: Proficiency with Aspire, Levanta, or Awin is a plus.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Identify and reach out to relevant creators for product seeding, paid partnerships, and UGC campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
Coordinate and execute day-to-day operations related to earned influencer, Amazon Creator Connections, and affiliate campaigns through platforms like Aspire and Levanta
Build and nurture strong relationships with creators by offering clear & timely communication, brand guidance, and support, ensuring a positive experience and fostering long-term partnerships.
Maintain structured communication with creators and partners across every stage of influencer campaigns to ensure on‑time, brand‑accurate deliverables and identify opportunities to optimize performance.
Support social commerce affiliate campaigns by optimizing affiliate activations both internally and with external agency partners.
Coordinate product shipments, gifting logistics, and sample needs for creator programs.
Gather performance metrics, maintain content libraries, and organize post-campaign assets.
Build and maintain creator databases, trackers, logs, and templates.
Collaborate with the broader brand team to align creator content with brand storytelling.
Monitor platforms for emerging creators, trends, and new opportunities.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in social media, influencer/creator programs, or digital marketing.
Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and creator-driven content.
Experience managing creators, deliverables, and communication.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple campaigns at once.
Proficiency in Excel/Sheets; experience with Aspire, Levanta, or Awin is a plus.
Strong written communication and professionalism in external communication.

Preferred

Experience with Aspire, Levanta, or Awin is a plus.

Benefits

profit sharing bonus potential
401k matching
a variety of other benefits (details can be found here )

Learning Resources

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We're Learning Resources®, and we've been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids since 1984. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. Discover countless ways to learn through play with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax®, Botley® the Coding Robot, and Coding CrittersTM.Come learn with us at LearningResources.com

Founded in 1994

Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA

459 employees (88 in marketing)

www.learningresources.com

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