Marketing Coordinator Job Posting – North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Salary: Starting at $44,000, DOE
ARE YOU OUR NEXT MARKETING PROFESSIONAL?
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative Marketing Coordinator to support the execution of marketing efforts across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating and creating content across digital, print, and on-site channels.
If you’re organized, curious, comfortable writing and creating visuals, and excited to work across departments to support STEM programs, events, and visitor engagement, let’s talk!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing Execution & Coordination – approximately 50% of time
You’ll support the execution of marketing campaigns by coordinating content, assets, and timelines across departments. This includes managing incoming marketing requests, clarifying scope and deadlines, and ensuring projects move forward smoothly and on time.
You’ll assist with website updates, email marketing, social media scheduling, and on-site signage, ensuring content is aligned with brand standards. You’ll also support press outreach by drafting and distributing press releases to media partners.
Content, Brand, & Creative Support – approximately 30% of time
You’ll help create and adapt marketing content across platforms, including writing copy, resizing or formatting graphics, and supporting visual consistency across materials. You’ll work within established brand guidelines to ensure messaging is clear, mission-aligned, and audience-appropriate.
Analytics, Coordination & Cross-Department Collaboration – approximately 20% of time
You’ll work closely with staff across departments to support programs, fundraising, events, and visitor engagement efforts. You’ll help maintain marketing systems, track project progress, and assist with basic performance reporting and organization of assets and files. This position plays a key role in keeping marketing workflows organized, responsive, and collaborative.
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience can substitute for formal education.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting marketing, communications, or related work
- Is a clear communicator with strong writing and organizational skills
- Is comfortable working with digital tools, content management systems, and social media platforms
- Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail
- Enjoys collaborating across departments and supporting shared goals
- Is adaptable, curious, and eager to learn
OUR TEAM & VALUES
We love what we do—and we passionately pursue the mission with strategy, purpose, and a deep commitment to living our core values to support the team, visitors, and community. We bring joy to science by approaching our work with curiosity, collaboration, and a spirit of deliberate experimentation. We’re committed to building spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging—from our team to the people we serve.
Our team works together in a dynamic, supportive environment built on well-laid systems. Specialties aren’t siloed—they are collaborative, cross-functional, and strategically aligned to ensure we deliver the best possible experiences for our visitors and our team.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This position reports to the Public Engagement Director and works closely with department leads. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, but will remain within the reasonable scope of Marketing Coordinator responsibilities. The salary for this position is $44,000, DOE. A valid driver’s license is required. Benefits include health, vision, dental, Aflac, pet, and/or life insurance, a health savings account, an employer-matched IRA, and PTO.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your resume and cover letter to gscience@gscience.org with the subject line: Marketing Coordinator Application
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Need accommodation during the application process? Email gscience@gscience.org with the subject line: Job Application Accommodations.