Sales Associate & Marketing Specialist
Autra Academy is a STEAM education center offering hands-on classes for students ages 4+ in robotics, coding, engineering, art, and chess. Our project-based curriculum encourages creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while making learning fun and engaging. We offer after-school classes, seasonal camps, homeschool programs, workshops, FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics teams, and private one-on-one lessons tailored to each student's learning goals. We proudly embrace diversity and welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Class size is between 3–10 students per class. We also offer private one-on-one classes as well.
Join our creative and expanding STEAM education center, Autra Academy, at our newly opened location in La Jolla, San Diego. We offer hands-on learning experiences ranging from robotics and coding to art and chess for students and families. Unlike traditional tutoring centers, we embrace a contemporary, project-based approach, exploring diverse disciplines and building real-world skills.
We are seeking a high-energy Sales Associate & Marketing Specialist who is passionate about sales, client engagement, and growing a vibrant community. STEAM or art knowledge is a plus, but if you're a driven marketer and natural salesperson, we'll train you to thrive in our creative, innovative environment!
Responsibilities
Client Communication & Relationship Building
- Be the friendly, engaging face of our academy—build strong connections with students, parents, and visitors.
- Proactively foster long-term client relationships that drive enrollment and retention.
Sales-Driven Marketing Execution
- Create and implement marketing strategies that directly result in increased class enrollments.
- Manage and grow our presence across Google Business, Instagram, Facebook, Red Note, and our website.
- Suggest and execute innovative marketing initiatives to expand our reach and sales pipeline.
Graphic Design & Visual Promotion
- Design compelling marketing materials including flyers and videos using Canva, or similar tools.
- Promote classes, seasonal camps, workshops, and events (including FLL robotics competitions) with professional, eye-catching visuals.
Operational & Administrative Excellence
- Coordinate class schedules, manage phone/email communication, and oversee appointment rescheduling.
- Learn and utilize our Wellness Living system to process transactions and generate reports.
- Maintain accuracy and efficiency across all academy operations and client records.
- Proficiency in WordPress, Google Docs, and online mass mailing systems (e.g., Mailchimp) preferred.
Academy Collaboration & Event Support
- Work closely with the business development manager & lead instructors to organize promotional events, showcases, and workshops.
- Assist with academy organization, event setup, and customer experience enhancement.
- Assist with academy cleanup and event setup. Run errands and handle necessary front-desk and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- Required availability: Friday afternoons (3:00pm–7:00pm), Saturday mornings (9:00am–1:00pm), and Monday afternoons (3:00pm–7:00pm). More hours available based on performance.
- Prior experience in STEAM education, marketing, sales, and receptionist/front-desk roles preferred.
- Active engagement in promoting and networking for our classes to grow clientele.
- Part-time job with a competitive package, including base salary and sales-based commission.
- Salary: $18 – $22 per hour (plus commission)
Experience
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Schedule
- Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am–1:00pm
- Monday: 3:00pm–7:00pm
- More hours available based on performance
Work Location
In-person at Autra Academy, 915 Pearl Street, Suite F, La Jolla, CA 92037.
We look forward to having you join our diverse team of educators and innovators as one of our main anchors!
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
