Marketing and Engagement Coordinator

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Marketing and Engagement Coordinator in the Department of Economic Development.Â

As our Marketing and Engagement Coordinator you will assist the Senior Marketing Manager in overseeing and supporting marketing initiatives for key city-owned venues, tourism programs, and economic development sponsorships. This role focuses on driving engagement, creating value-added experiences for group bookings, managing marketing collateral, fostering partnerships with local businesses, and promoting internal awareness of city initiatives. The coordinator will also manage welcome and hospitality programs, assist with sponsorship contracting and activations, and ensure marketing efforts align with the city's overall economic development and tourism goals.

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Why Should You Join Our Team?Â

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Marketing and Engagement Coordinator a starting salary of $63,814 - $73,382 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits;  a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.Â

Benefits At-A-Glance

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;Â
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;Â
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1; Â
• Paid sick leave;Â
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;Â
• You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;Â
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…
  
  

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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values:Â Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.Â

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About The City Of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree-the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.Â

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Are we the right fit for YOU?Â

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Marketing and Engagement Coordinator position today! Â

 As The Marketing And Engagement Coordinator, You Will

• Represent the department at events, trade shows, or community activations by staffing tables or booths, engaging with attendees, distributing marketing materials, and providing information about city programs, attractions, and initiatives.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, including coordinating services, ensuring contract compliance, and overseeing timely delivery of products or services to support marketing, sponsorship, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist the Senior Marketing Manager in marketing and engagement efforts for key city venues, including Smart Financial Centre, Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, and Constellation Field.
• Support and assist in executing tourism and economic development sponsorships, including contracting, activation, programming, and vendor coordination.
• Plan and execute supplemental activations for major group bookings, including welcome signage, badges, balloon arches, photo booths, shuttle services, receptions/dinners, and other value-added experiences to enhance guest engagement and drive return bookings.
• Engage with restaurants, hotels, and tourism partners to foster collaboration and networking opportunities.
• Develop, manage, and maintain marketing collateral including visitor guides, brochures, digital assets, and event materials, in collaboration with the graphic designer.
• Assist with internal engagement to promote awareness of city projects, sponsorships, and programs through NEO orientations, hospitality programs, and internal trainings.
• Support event and program logistics, including vendor management, on-site coordination, and post-event reporting.
• Track engagement metrics, sponsorship deliverables, and program outcomes to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Order and manage promotional swag and marketing materials to support engagement initiatives, sponsorship activations, and city events, ensuring alignment with brand standards and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align projects and enhance collaboration across city departments.
• Perform other duties or project assignments as required by the Senior Marketing Manager or Assistant Director of Tourism, Redevelopment, or Economic Development.
  
  

Formal Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Economic Development, Public Administration or Public Management from an accredited school or university or equivalent experience.Â
  
  

Relatable Work Experience

• Minimum two years of practical experience in marketing, communications, economic development, municipal government, DMO/CVB, hospitality, or related field.
• Experience in sponsorship management, event activation, or visitor engagement preferred.
• Municipal experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
  
  

Training (License And/or Certification)

• Class C Texas Driver's LicenseÂ
  
  

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.