Job Details

*** Applicants must reside in the State of California and have a valid ID ***

** This is an in-office position**

Job Title: Marketing Project Coordinator

About Us

Ready to crack into something amazing? At Crain Walnut Shelling, we're not your average company — we're a passionate, tight-knit team behind some seriously fun and growing brands: Crain Walnut Shelling, Crain Ranch, Go A Little Nuts, and Naturally Fresh Walnut Shell Cat Litter. From premium walnuts to innovative pet care, we wake up every day excited to build brands that people love. Our marketing team is scrappy, creative, and moves fast — we celebrate big ideas, roll up our sleeves to get things done, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. If you're a natural-born organizer with a marketer's heart and a project manager's brain, you might just be our perfect fit.

Job Overview

As our Marketing Project Coordinator, you'll be the secret ingredient of our marketing team — keeping projects on track, cross-functional teams aligned, and great ideas moving from whiteboard to shelf. You'll support the execution of marketing strategies across our brand portfolio, from analyzing the competitive landscape to coordinating campaigns, events, and product launches. This role reports directly to the Marketing Manager for Crain Walnut Shelling and Eco-Shell/Naturally Fresh.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Coordinate and track marketing projects across the Crain Walnut Shelling, Go A Little Nuts, and Naturally Fresh Cat Litter brands, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and deliverables; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations and workflow of the marketing team, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and external agency partners.

Brand & Marketing Support

• Participate in the development of marketing plans, contributing to objectives, strategies, and tactics that drive core product growth and new product launches.
• Assist in the creation and execution of advertising campaigns across digital, social media, and traditional channels to enhance brand awareness and consumer engagement.
• Support the translation of brand vision into annual commercial plans that drive sales through retailer channels and partners.
• Partner with Sales to develop customer presentations for business updates, promotional plans, and new product launches.
• Develop training and selling tools that communicate a consistent brand story across all channels.
• Assist with packaging changes due to product, graphic, or formula updates.

Analytics & Insights

• Track brand sales performance and analyze syndicated scan data to recommend improvements based on competitive market analysis.
• Analyze promotional programs to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, making ongoing recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative marketing research to support brand decisions.

Events & Activation

• Help with company event planning and execution, including trade shows, conferences, consumer events, and customer visits.
• Help organize booth setups, product displays, and promotional materials for events.
• Develop and manage event budgets to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and implement field marketing activations to introduce our brands to consumers.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, project management, or a related role; food and beverage industry experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales data, syndicated sources, and promotional performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — you know how to collaborate across teams and keep everyone moving in the same direction.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); project management tool experience a plus.

Who You Are

• A Self-Starter — You identify what needs to be done and hold yourself accountable to get it done. You bring ideas and solutions to the table.
• A Team Player — You bring a "We" vs. "Me" mentality and know that the best outcomes come from great collaboration.
• Detail-Oriented — While you think strategically, you also masterfully manage the details — from timelines to budget tracking.
• Agile — You're a multi-tasker and problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and can pivot quickly to keep momentum going.
• Hungry to Grow — You don't just accept the status quo; you question it, improve it, and bring others along for the ride.
• Energized by Brands — You genuinely love consumer products and are excited to work across a portfolio that spans food and pet care.

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you have the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.