Marketing Coordinator

About Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Piers located in the heart of Stamford CT is more than a sports and fitness destination its a vibrant community where members guests and employees come together to move play connect and grow. Since opening our doors in 2012 weve been inspiring people throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties to live healthier happier more active lives.

Working at Chelsea Piers is fast-paced collaborative and never boring. Our team is passionate about creating exceptional experiences bringing new ideas to the table and having some fun along the way. If youre energized by teamwork enjoy taking on new challenges and want to grow your career in a unique and active environment Chelsea Piers may be the place for you!

About the Role

Chelsea Piers Connecticut is seeking a creative energetic and highly collaborative Marketing Coordinator to support marketing across our entire complex including Sports Fitness Events CP Kids Early Learning Center and complex-wide initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing this is a hands-on role for someone who is highly organized and proactive with a love of storytelling and a deep understanding of social media. The Marketing Coordinator will create engaging content support marketing campaigns and events and work closely with teams throughout Chelsea Piers to promote our programs experiences and community.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable incorporating AI into the creative process including using tools such as Claude to develop and refine copy brainstorm campaigns support design and visual concepts and increase efficiency while maintaining a strong brand voice and creative point of view. Experience with and Claude is preferred.

Schedule: Full-time in-person at Chelsea Piers CT. Some weekends and evenings required depending on business needs.

Compensation: $60000 - $65000 per year depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities

Content & Social Media

• Develop and create engaging social media content showcasing Sports Fitness Events CP Kids and the broader Chelsea Piers experience.
• Help manage the social media content calendar and maintain consistent timely and brand-aligned content across platforms.
• Identify compelling stories programs people and moments throughout the complex and turn them into creative audience-focused digital content.
• Create short-form video photography written content graphics and other social-first assets using smartphones content creation platforms and AI-enabled creative tools.
• Use tools such as Claude to brainstorm concepts develop and refine copy support visual ideation repurpose content and improve efficiency while maintaining Chelsea Piers brand voice and standards.
• Stay current on social media trends emerging platforms and evolving creative and AI tools identifying opportunities to incorporate them thoughtfully into the Chelsea Piers brand.
• Monitor social media performance and engagement data and use insights to help shape future content and campaigns.

Marketing & Campaign Execution

• Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop and execute campaigns supporting awareness engagement enrollment membership retention and revenue.
• Collaborate with leaders across all venues to understand business priorities upcoming programs promotions and marketing needs.
• Support email website digital print signage collateral and promotional initiatives including drafting and adapting copy and creative assets for different channels.
• Leverage AI and other marketing tools to streamline workflows generate ideas strengthen copy and creative concepts and support campaign execution.
• Coordinate projects from concept through execution ensuring accuracy brand consistency and deadlines are met.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment.

Events & Member Engagement

• Help plan promote and execute member community and promotional events.
• Attend events and activations to support execution engage with members and guests and capture real-time content.
• Maintain an active presence throughout the complex and build strong relationships with employees members families coaches instructors and guests.
• Identify opportunities for member stories employee features program spotlights testimonials and other community-focused content.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Digital Media or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of relevant marketing social media content creation or event experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms content trends and digital storytelling best practices.
• Creative outgoing and comfortable engaging with members guests and employees.
• Excellent communication organization and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team-oriented and willing to jump in where needed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Photography videography graphic design or video editing skills are a plus.
• Comfort using modern marketing and productivity tools including AI platforms such as Claude project management tools such as and digital content creation platforms. Curiosity and willingness to learn and adopt new tools is essential.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating relevant creative social media digital marketing design or content experience is required with application materials. Samples may include professional freelance internship or academic work depending on the candidates level of experience.

Benefits

• Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership
• Discounts on Chelsea Piers programs for you and your family
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• FSA short and long-term disability life insurance and other voluntary benefits options
• Complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• Complimentary Calm meditation app subscription