Are you a creative marketer who enjoys turning ideas into finished work? Do you like creating content, managing multiple projects, working with data, and using AI and technology to work smarter?
Ready to use those skills to help shape the future of hospitality across Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to execute marketing and communications initiatives that grow membership, increase engagement, strengthen sponsorships, support events and advocacy, and help drive revenue.
This role is ideal for someone who can take direction and independently turn a strategy or idea into a completed campaign, email, social post, graphic, presentation, or other marketing piece—while also paying attention to results and looking for ways to improve the work.
About PRLA
PRLA is the leading advocate and resource for Pennsylvania’s hospitality and tourism industries. We work closely with restaurant owners, hotel operators, tourism organizations, students, and industry partners to support advocacy, workforce development, education, and industry growth across the Commonwealth.
At PRLA, we’re a small but passionate team committed to supporting an industry built on service, community, and connection.
About the Role
In this dynamic position, you will:
- Create graphics, presentations, social media content, emails, event materials, and other marketing materials
- Build and execute email marketing, social media, and digital advertising campaigns
- Coordinate projects, calendars, and deadlines from assignment to completion
- Support membership, sponsorship, donor, advocacy, Educational Foundation, and event marketing initiatives
- Pull and organize performance data, track results, and flag trends or opportunities to improve future campaigns
- Use AI and modern marketing technology to improve content, workflows, and productivity
- Assist with board communications and other organizational needs
This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and plays an important role in advancing PRLA’s mission to strengthen and support Pennsylvania’s hospitality and tourism industries.
What We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Salary: $45,000-55,000, commensurate with experience
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401K plan
- Professional development opportunities through training and workshops
- Some hybrid work flexibility
- Life insurance
You Might Be a Great Fit if You:
- Enjoy taking a project from idea through execution
- Are creative, organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Can manage multiple projects and deadlines without needing constant supervision
- Have strong writing and communication skills
- Have experience with Canva, Microsoft Office, and email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp
- Have experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, or similar platforms to create content, organize information, solve problems, and increase productivity
- Pay attention to results and are comfortable bringing forward ideas and recommendations
- Enjoy collaborating and working as part of a small team where everyone contributes
Experience in marketing, communications, hospitality, tourism, or nonprofit/association marketing is a plus.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to combine creativity, marketing, technology, and hands-on execution to support Pennsylvania's hospitality and tourism industries, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume to [email protected] or apply directly through Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17101
