Coordinator, Marketing Programs

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

The Marketing Operations and Enablement function ensures strategy, resources, and execution are aligned to drive marketing outcomes. This team ensures overall operational efficiency and effectiveness of the marketing department, ensuring that the marketing programs are executed seamlessly on time and within budget, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.  

The Marketing Program Management team will focus on successful execution of priority Marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives. They will work with agency partners as well as internal teams across Brand, Content, and Culture, Marketing and Menu Strategy, Digital, and Field Marketing. 

The Marketing Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing essential support to the marketing operations team, assisting with the execution of marketing campaigns and the coordination of various marketing projects. 

Primary Accountabilities: 

• Campaign Support: Assist in the execution of national marketing campaigns by coordinating deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring all necessary materials are prepared and distributed.  
• Project Coordination: Support the project management team by tracking project progress, updating project schedules, and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time.  
• Administrative Duties: Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining project documentation.  
• Communication: Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external vendors, ensuring clear and timely communication regarding project updates and deliverables.  
• Data Management: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of campaign data, providing insights to the broader team. 

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field 
• 0-2 years of experience in marketing, project coordination, or a related field. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools.  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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