Marketing and Communications Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, bilingual (English/Spanish) Marketing & Communications Coordinator to spearhead the outreach for Evolve Student Housing, our latest housing development project at San Diego State University. This is an on-site, in-person position in San Diego, requiring occasional travel to Calexico in Imperial Valley to support outreach initiatives, events, and stakeholder engagement.

As the primary voice for Evolve Student Housing, you will produce the marketing and communication roadmap, lead strategic marketing initiatives, and collaborate with the Office of Housing Administration and various teams to ensure students and the SDSU community are well-informed about the project and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to build awareness of student housing, generate interest among prospective residents, and support occupancy goals through targeted outreach and engagement campaigns.
• Manage communications to inform students of construction-related notices and impacts, including planned and emergency notifications, and respond to media and journalism inquiries.
• Conceptualize and host community events and on-site tours, managing all logistics such as communications, catering, event staffing, construction team presenters, RSVP tracking, and procurement of branded promotional items and tour materials (including PPE). Facilitate team after-action debriefs to improve future events.
• Design high-quality digital and print assets, including social media content, digital display graphics, signage, and printed materials.
• Coordinate photography, videography, isometrics, and virtual tours for archival and promotional use.
• Manage and update websites to ensure a seamless user experience and current information.
• Create polished slide decks for stakeholder updates and community presentations.
• Maintain a consistent and professional brand voice aligned with SDSU’s overarching brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with multiple offices (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, Office of Housing Administration, Residential Education Office, Planning, Design and Construction), architects, construction teams, and consultants to receive updates and provide review and approval of all materials prior to publication.

Qualifications

• Full professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Calexico in Imperial Valley to support meetings, events, project outreach, and other business-related activities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on translating technical construction terminology into student-friendly language.
• Proficiency in Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite or Canva).
• Proficiency in Email Marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
• Proficiency in CMS platforms for website updates (Omni).
• Proficiency in Social Media management software (Sprout Social).
• Proficiency in Google Business Suite.
• Strong public speaking or presentation skills.
• While you work independently, you must be a team player who can translate complex project updates into digestible marketing pieces.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401K Program with a Company Match.
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual.
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment.

Pay

$75,000 - $100,000