Marketing & Communications Coordinator - Digital / Social Media

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Focus Area: Digital / Social

Columbus, OH · Full time

The position

We’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Coordinator with a focus area in digital marketing, social media, and external communications to be a part of our team. This person will work collaboratively with all members of the Marketing and Communications team to implement a marketing strategy that increases awareness of, participation in, and support for the Pelotonia movement.

The marketing and communications function plays a key role in connecting the community’s efforts to real impact and in inspiring engagement through storytelling. All team members are expected to consistently attend, engage, and build relationships with participants at community events.

You will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications and be an integral part of the Pelotonia team in our relentless pursuit to raise funds for innovative cancer research.

Primary focus areas (70%):

Website and blog management and analytics

Email marketing and campaigns

Social media content and community management

Digital content development and project management

Communications writing and copywriting

Support across marketing and communications function (30%):

Brand messaging and materials

Creative and video production

Stakeholder, internal and external communications

eCommerce promotion for brand merchandise

Crisis communications and reputation management

Examples of primary responsibilities:

Support direction, management, and maintenance of website, blog and digital channels

Optimization of content for search engines and positive user experience online

Design and distribution of email communications and campaigns

Building, scheduling, and management of editorial calendar for social media and digital assets, aligning across channels and resources to develop high-impact and engaging content

Monitoring, community management, and proactive engagement across social media profiles

Copywriting and sourcing of written content for effective storytelling and platform relevance

Collaboration and coordination with external marketing partners to effectively manage projects and resources to further our collective impact, which may include working with agency partners, freelancers, and Ohio State marketing communications teams

Monitoring and reporting of key performance metrics to evaluate and optimize ongoing marketing and communications across audiences and platforms

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a driven and personable individual who is interested in creating a world-class experience for the Pelotonia community. You are a creative, thoughtful, and curious learner who has an eye for detail and an excellent track record of achievement. You are energized by collaboration and work effectively in a team-based environment. You thrive in a role where every day looks different, and you look forward to evolving alongside a growing non-profit organization.

Specific qualifications and qualities include:

Experience creating project plans and managing projects from idea generation through implementation

A passion for writing and experience crafting compelling content across marketing channels using excellent writing, editorial, and proofreading skills

Familiarity with a website content management system (CMS), social media management tool, and customer relationship management (CRM) platform

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Enthusiasm to bring forward new ideas and concepts, as well as crafting the plans to bring them to fruition

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and results-driven professional

What we expect

Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and values of Pelotonia

Demonstrate a willingness to perform additional duties as requested and assigned

Exude dependable judgment and impeccable integrity while interfacing with our community

Comfortable working in an office environment

What you can expect

Base salary: $45,000 + Annual bonus based on organizational and personal metrics

Flexible paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and an annual winter break at year-end

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children

Paid parental leave

401k Match

Stipend for monthly phone usage and professional development opportunities

To apply

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested applicants to submit resumes and cover letters by Monday, October 13, 2025. The online application can be found here:

About Pelotonia

Founded in 2008, Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund innovative cancer research. As a centerpiece of its year-round fundraising efforts, Pelotonia hosts a three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism. Since its founding, Pelotonia has raised over $325 million for cancer research. Thanks to its generous funding partners Pelotonia directs 100% of every participant-raised dollar to innovative cancer research at OSUCCC – James and The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. For more information, please visit pelotonia.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Pelotonia to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, history of disability, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, status as a parent, political affiliation, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, and all other factors protected by law.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice:

To demonstrate our commitment to health and wellness, Pelotonia will not hire any candidate who uses tobacco or any nicotine product including, but not limited to, cigarettes, vapes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff or snus, nicotine gum, the nicotine patch or any other kind of nicotine replacement product.