Coordinator, Marketing

About Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square is a private investment firm committed to investing in middle-market companies across the United States with the goal of generating economic growth and creating working-class jobs. The firm focuses on providing capital to businesses located outside of high-income areas, which are often overlooked in the financial market. Lafayette Square aims to stimulate economic development in communities that need it the most, fostering an environment of opportunity and sustainability. Established by professionals with extensive experience in finance, Lafayette Square combines strategic investment decisions with a commitment to social impact. The company operates several divisions including Origination, Lafayette Square Institute, and Capital Formation, each dedicated to specific aspects of its mission. Lafayette Square Institute, as an affiliated policy nonprofit, leverages data-driven insights to recommend policies that foster economic opportunities in underserved regions. Lafayette Square is headquartered in Washington, DC, and offers a dynamic workplace filled with growth opportunities and a commitment to positive societal change.

About this Role

The Marketing Coordinator will contribute to Lafayette Square’s marketing and communication strategies by providing logistical support for both internal and external events, whether in-person or virtual. The role requires cross-functional collaboration to manage budgeting, legal approvals, and the maintenance of CRM platforms and dashboards. This role supports various divisions within Lafayette Square, providing significant exposure to a variety of audiences and strategies. The successful candidate will assist regional originators in developing and implementing their sales strategies, manage tasks related to the Lafayette Square Institute’s policy-focused initiatives, and support fundraising efforts through events orchestrated by the Capital Formation team. This position offers an opportunity to join a commercially scaled asset management firm with robust growth prospects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marketing Team in producing virtual and in-person events, including venue research, target outreach, vendor management, contract negotiations, hotel rooming list management, attendee experience, logistical support, budget tracking, and event web page creation.
• Collaborate with various teams including Capital Formation, Origination, Lafayette Square Institute, and organize internal events and retreats.
• Assist in creating and maintaining marketing materials.
• Maintain data in the firm’s CRM platform, including adding target profiles, managing marketing campaigns, budget and speaking engagement approvals, and tracking campaign ROI.
• Support Lafayette Square’s external messaging via social media, email campaigns, video content, and more.
• Manage external event development, registration, and tracking within existing event platforms.
• Optimize existing processes to work efficiently across various teams.
• Work efficiently with internal and external parties regarding upcoming events.

Requirements

• Reside in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia area.
• Ability to work from Washington, DC office to support in-person meetings, events, and other office management requests.
• Ability to work early morning or late-night for event preparation, setup, or breakdown.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Marketing role, with event experience required.
• Interest in public policy and government work preferred.
• Must be willing to operate in a nonpartisan environment and actively build strong relationships across the political and ideological spectrum.
• Strong academic credentials with a Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Mature, responsible, and proactive qualities.
• Ability to pivot and work on several projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and process-oriented skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Experience with and commitment to utilizing technology for streamlining processes, workflows, and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to translate ideas into execution.
• Must possess understanding of the job at both the strategic and tactical levels.
• Must be able to work well with people at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($55,000 – $70,000)
• Opportunity to work for a growing firm with significant impact potential
• Exposure to various divisions within the firm
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Work in a mission-driven environment committed to social impact For more information, please email your resume to: [email protected]