Marketing Operations Specialist - Temporary

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$25/hr – $30/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own budgeting, vendor coordination, and cross-functional marketing operations, driving planning, tracking, and reporting across campaigns, events, and partners.

  • Lead budget tracking and forecasting with marketing leadership
  • Coordinate vendor contracts and on-time deliverables
  • Support events, travel, and cross-functional project trackers

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Budget & Expense Management - Track and reconcile marketing expenses across campaigns, events, travel, and vendors. - Maintain budget trackers and provide visibility into departmental spending. - Support budget planning, reporting, and forecasting with marketing leadership. - Identify potential budget overages, discrepancies, or risks and flag them proactively. - Assist with invoices, expense reports, and related documentation. Vendor & Partner Coordination - Maintain organized records of vendor agreements, contracts, and sponsorships. - Track vendor and partner commitments, deliverables, and deadlines. - Coordinate with internal teams to confirm deliverables are received and documented. - Support the onboarding and setup of new vendors. - Serve as a point of coordination between vendors and internal partners to keep communication and follow-up moving. Events & Travel - Support logistics for marketing events, activations, meetings, and other initiatives. - Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation. - Help manage event timelines, logistics, and deliverables across internal and external partners. - Track event and travel expenses and support post-event reconciliation and reporting. - Ensure planning stays aligned with established budgets and operational requirements. Project & Cross-Functional Coordination - Coordinate across Marketing, Product, Retail, Digital, and external partners to support shared initiatives. - Maintain planning calendars, project trackers, timelines, and key deliverables. - Track dependencies and follow up with stakeholders to help keep projects on schedule. - Help identify gaps, bottlenecks, or competing priorities and escalate when needed. - Keep teams informed of updates, deadlines, and next steps. Marketing Operations Support - Prepare reports, presentations, trackers, and other internal materials. - Maintain organized files, documentation, and shared team resources. - Support meetings through scheduling, notes, action items, and follow-up. - Assist with research, data entry, and special projects as needed. - Provide day-to-day operational support to help the marketing team work efficiently.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing operations, project coordination, administrative support, or a related role.
  • Experience tracking budgets, expenses, invoices, or other financial information.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects at once.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with budgets, documentation, and project trackers.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple teams.
  • Ability to work independently while staying connected with a fast-moving, collaborative team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

  • Experience coordinating vendors, contracts, or external partners is a plus.
  • Experience supporting events, travel, or project logistics is a plus.

Benefits

  • 5.11 offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.
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At 5.11, we’re a community and a way of life. From our U.S. stores to our offices worldwide, we design purpose-built gear and apparel that empowers adventurers, everyday heroes, and professionals alike to push boundaries and reach new heights.Our mission is clear: to equip people to be ready for anything whether that’s exploring new trails, navigating urban landscapes, or chasing ambitious goals. Known for innovation, quality, and authenticity, 5.11 is the trusted choice for those who refuse to settle.When you join our team, you become part of a culture driven by passion, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we create products that inspire confidence and build a community that celebrates resilience and success.Wherever your journey takes you, 5.11 is here to help you rise to the challenge. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, let’s make it happen. Visit our careers page and learn about our current opportunities at:https://www.511tactical.com/company-info/careers

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