How to hire an assistant marketing coordinator

How to hire an assistant marketing coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant marketing coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant marketing coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant marketing coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post an assistant marketing coordinator job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant marketing coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant marketing coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant marketing coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant marketing coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents assistant marketing coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Marketing Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Marketing Coordinator	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$19-31
   Marketing Department Internship	A marketing department internship is a marketing degree program requirement in most colleges. This is the work experience period where interns get to apply the knowledge they acquire in the real world... Show more	$12-18
   Marketing Internship	Marketing interns are usually marketing students or fresh graduates who are interested in getting actual work experiences before taking on a full-time job. They usually have an interest or academic background related to marketing... Show more	$11-18

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Event Planning
   • Database Management
   • Facebook
   • Press Releases
   • Trade Shows
   • Twitter
   • SEO
   • Adobe Creative Suite
   • Instagram
   • Promotional Materials
   • Graphic Design
   • Adobe Indesign
   • Market Research

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead copywriting, content development and vision for chamber marketing/advertising collateral, which result in increase readership and activation.
   • Help develop core communication material articulating innovation strategy, including but not limit to fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations.
   • Create trade show promotional giveaways, proposal bid covers, newspaper and industry magazine advertisements for award-winning consulting and engineering firm.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant marketing coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant marketing coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant marketing coordinators' average salary in mississippi is 49% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant marketing coordinators 39% less than senior-level assistant marketing coordinators.
   • Certifications. An assistant marketing coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant marketing coordinator's salary.

   Average assistant marketing coordinator salary

   $51,586yearly

   $24.80 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level assistant marketing coordinator salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing an assistant marketing coordinator job description

   An assistant marketing coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant marketing coordinator job description:

   Assistant marketing coordinator job description example

   Responsibilities
   
   The Administrative Specialist performs as Faculty Assistant, and backup to the Chair's office, independently sets priorities and completes on-going assignments and projects following prescribed University and Departmental guidelines. Work may be reviewed at any time as needed. Work is directly assigned by the manager, leadership and assigned faculty, as well as the Chair.
   
   Qualifications
   
   **Required:**
   
   Basic knowledge and skill in accounting sufficient to complete basic University forms such as travel vouchers and requests for reimbursement.
   
   Knowledge of University reimbursement policies.
   
   Ability to read and interpret documents to include University policies and procedures and Departmental manuals, memos, policies, and procedures.
   
   Typing skills to prepare forms, correspondence, and memos with moderate speed and accuracy to meet deadlines, including knowledge of different font styles and sizes and graphics to produce various effects.
   
   Demonstrated working knowledge and skill in using various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email, Outlook calendar programs, and basic database software.
   
   Knowledge of medical terminology and symbols and its usage.
   
   Ability to extract information and data required from manuscripts, abstracts, and articles for print or re-arrange format to comply with printing agency style.
   
   Skill in making travel arrangements including knowledge of travel modes, reservations techniques, air and ground transportation and time zone changes.
   
   Ability to prioritize assignments from multiple faculty members to complete work in a timely manner under the pressure of deadlines, changes in assignments and competing requirements.
   
   Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records and discussions.
   
   Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, faculty students, University representatives, patients and the public.
   
   Skill in establishing and maintaining alpha numeric filing systems.
   
   Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information.
   
   Ability to arrange appointments, schedules and several calendars without conflict.
   
   Ability to proofread documents for completeness and content. Ability to occasionally vary work hours or work weekends to meet Department or Program requirements.
   
   UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
   
   UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assistant marketing coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find assistant marketing coordinator candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant marketing coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant marketing coordinator

   Once you've selected the best assistant marketing coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire an assistant marketing coordinator?