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Marketing Coordinator – Events & Operations (Part-Time)
Location: Chesterfield, MO (Hybrid)
Schedule: Part-Time (20–25 hours per week)
Duration: 6–12+ months (temporary contract)
Pay: $26–$36/hour
Kelly® is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to work with our client, a global agribusiness leader, on a long-term temporary basis to provide ongoing support across marketing operations, with a primary focus on industry events and trade show execution. This role supplements a collaborative in-house marketing team. While event management will be the primary focus throughout much of the year, responsibilities will shift based on business needs.
Schedule & Work Environment

• Part-time schedule of approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Candidates should be available to work a consistent weekly schedule
• Hours should generally fall within 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility to begin as early as 6:00 a.m. if desired
• Hybrid work arrangement with an expectation of being onsite at the Chesterfield headquarters at least two days per week
• Occasional domestic travel may be required to support industry events, with the possibility of limited travel to Toronto

• Coordinate logistics for multiple industry events ranging from large national trade shows to regional tabletop events
• Serve as the primary coordinator for event logistics, including preparation, packing, shipping, tracking, and return of booths, signage, displays, promotional materials, and other event assets
• Partner with category marketers to ensure all event materials and supporting content are prepared on schedule
• Maintain inventory of trade show assets stored in Chesterfield, Toronto, and vendor facilities
• Coordinate with internal marketing, sales, technical service teams, vendors, shipping partners, and event organizers to ensure successful event execution
• Assist with onsite event support and travel as needed

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to maintain business-to-business and private label packaging files
• Update existing packaging artwork to reflect branding updates, regulatory changes, and certification requirements
• Track packaging revisions and maintain accurate project status across product SKUs
• This position focuses on production updates to existing files and does not require advanced graphic design expertise

• Track departmental marketing expenses and reconcile vendor invoices against annual budgets
• Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and prepare basic reporting for marketing leadership
• Support additional marketing projects and administrative initiatives as business needs evolve throughout the year

• 2+ years of professional experience supporting marketing, events, project coordination, or related business functions
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Experience working in a corporate environment is strongly preferred, including an understanding of professional communication and corporate etiquette
• Previous business-to-business or manufacturing industry experience is preferred
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and detailed workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience using Excel for formulas, reporting, and basic data analysis
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or similar design software for basic production edits is preferred

What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
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