Title: Marketing Coordinator — Coffee Brand | Wilmington, NC

Job Type: Full-Time Location: Wilmington, NC (In-Person, Multi-Location) Salary: $42,500–$50,000 / year

About Port City Java

Port City Java has been roasting coffee in Wilmington since 1995. What started as a single coffeehouse has grown into a regional brand with locations across Southeastern North Carolina — and we're still expanding. Every cup we serve is made from beans roasted right here in Wilmington, and every location we open has to earn the name.

We're not a franchise template. We're a community-first coffee company with deep roots and real ambition, and we're looking for people who want to help us grow the right way.

The Role

This is a hands-on operational marketing role, not a desk job. You'll be the connective tissue between our marketing strategy and what actually happens in our cafes — coordinating launches, managing vendor relationships, executing community partnerships, and making sure every location has what it needs, when it needs it.

You'll work directly with our Director of Marketing and interact regularly with cafe managers, district managers, local organizations, and vendors across the region.

What You'll Do

Own the execution of new location launches: pre-opening timelines, signage delivery, Google Business Profile setup, and checklist management
Coordinate community partnership programs, managing outreach and follow-through with local organizations, nonprofits, and sponsors
Serve as the day-to-day marketing liaison to cafe and district management teams, ensuring seasonal materials and promotional assets arrive on time
Manage vendor and sponsor relationships for merchandise, promotional materials, and event supplies
Handle logistics for grand openings, community activations, local festivals, and company-wide events
Maintain Google Business Profiles across all locations — reviews, hours, photos, local search accuracy
Track location-level marketing budgets, manage invoices, and keep spend reporting current
Support seasonal menu launches, catering outreach, and special projects

What We're Looking For

2+ years in marketing coordination, project management, event planning, or a related operational role (restaurant, retail, or hospitality experience is a strong plus)
Strong organizational habits — you keep lists, hit deadlines, and don't let things slip
Clear written and verbal communication; you'll interact with a wide range of people regularly
Comfort with Google Business Profile management, basic design tools (Adobe Express or similar), and standard office software
Willingness to travel between locations across Southeastern NC — regular in-market presence is part of the job
Genuine interest in community; we want someone who understands why showing up matters, not someone who treats partnerships as transactions

Compensation & Benefits

$42,500–$50,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Standard salaried employee benefits
Company-issued laptop and cell phone
Mileage reimbursement when a company vehicle is unavailable

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed. We'll follow up on applications on a rolling basis.

Pay: $42,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person