Retail Marketing Coordinator

Darien, CT (On-site)

$20/hr – $25/hrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 6 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive omnichannel product content and photography for The Gardener’s Center across website, email, blog, and social.

  • Own the weekly content workflow — shot lists, upload schedule, and content handoff
  • Must-have: Product photography portfolio
  • Standout: Experience managing an omnichannel content calendar and Shopify + email integration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintain product accuracy across the website so online customers see what’s actually in the store
  • Own the weekly content workflow — shot lists, upload schedule, and content handoff
  • Create and manage a marketing calendar that connects website updates, email, blog, and social into a single omnichannel plan
  • Keep Shopify, email, blog, and social visually consistent and up to date
  • Flag outdated products, missing photos, or content gaps proactively
  • Ensure all content follows a consistent omnichannel approach so branding, messaging, and product focus carry seamlessly across in-store displays, website, email, blog, and social
  • Shoot clean, accurate product photos using a smartphone or DSLR
  • Produce high-volume retail product photography (not styled shoots)
  • Capture everyday moments that show how people really use plants
  • Write warm, clear captions and short product stories

Requirements

  • Product photography portfolio ( required )
  • Writing samples or social/blog examples showing storytelling ability
  • Canva proficiency
  • Shopify experience
  • Able to independently edit both photo and video for web, email, and social
  • Comfortable reviewing basic performance metrics
  • On-site availability including weekends

Preferred

  • Has real product photography experience in retail environments
  • Is a strong writer and storyteller — not just a designer
  • Takes creative initiative — notices what should be photographed and captures it without being asked
  • Collaborates easily with the team to surface stories, products, and moments worth sharing
  • Comfortable managing a small but real website — not just posting to social
  • Thinks in systems and checklists, not just creativity
  • Notices what’s broken and fixes it without being asked
  • Comfortable talking with customers and appearing on camera when helpful
  • Enjoys moving between hands-on floor work and focused computer time
  • Organized, reliable, and able to work independently

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement