PACER Careers

Job Title: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Department: Marketing and Communications
Supervisor: Marketing and Communications Manager
Status: Full-time, salaried monthly, exempt status
Salary: $42-52K
Position Available: September 2025

At PACER Center, staff work every day to help children and young adults with disabilities and their families light the pathway to education, technology, and services that help those children live full and joyful lives. Founded in 1977 with the philosophy of parents helping parents, PACER continues to be an incomparable resource with a mission to improve educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is a reputable 501(c)(3) with an impact that reaches over a million individuals a year.

Role Summary: The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator is a key member of PACER’s dedicated marketing and communications team. This role supports the organization’s visibility, engagement, and impact through effective communication and community outreach. The position is responsible for managing the social media calendar, coordinating and posting content, marketing and coordinating workshops and trainings, and representing PACER at community events. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, outgoing, creative, and passionate about PACER’s mission.

Responsibilities and Roles

• Understand and help promote the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization both internally and externally
• Work as an integral part of the marketing and communications team to coordinate and maintain the organization’s social media calendar across platforms
• Track social media engagement and performance metrics to share with the marketing and communications team to help inform strategy
• Serve as the social media listener; monitoring and responding to comments
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for workshops, trainings, and related events
• Represent the organization at community outreach events, tabling, or general presentations
• Effectively communicate with colleagues in other departments to stay informed of services and initiatives that should be included in the social media calendar
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to align messaging with broader strategies
• Support the marketing and communications team with other activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with social media platforms, coordination, and content creation
• Confident, compassionate, inclusive, and approachable in community-facing roles
• Experience working in Microsoft Office 365 programs
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, and independently

Preferred Background and Experience

• College degree in marketing, communications, related field, or equivalent experience a plus
• Proficient with or willing to learn tools like Canva, Constant Contact, and Adobe Creative Cloud

 Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to provide own transportation and flexibility to travel

 Additional Information

• Parents of children and young adults with disabilities, as well as individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply
• PACER staff are currently working in a hybrid model (remote and in-office)
• Salary will be based on experience and qualifications

To apply, send resume and cover letter via

• Email: [email protected], or
• Mail: Recruitment Director | PACER Center | 8161 Normandale Blvd | Minneapolis, MN 55437

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Posted August 2025