Field Marketing Associate

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp dedicated to empowering young innovators to change the world! Since 2002, we’ve inspired hundreds of thousands of kids across 100+ diverse communities, becoming a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

At Galileo, innovation, purpose, and personal growth come together to create an environment where your unique talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We’re committed to fostering a culture that champions inclusion for all, continually innovating to ensure every voice is heard. We have been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation four times, including in 2024, and we’ve made the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list over 12 times.

Come join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven environment where you'll be part of something truly special!

Job Description

As the Associate, Field Marketing at Galileo, you will play a crucial supporting role in activating our brand across local communities and markets. You will work closely with the Senior Field Marketing Manager and cross-functional partners to coordinate, execute, and track hyper-local marketing programs that drive brand awareness, acquisition, and retention.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role perfect for an emerging marketer eager to learn all aspects of field marketing—from strategy development to event execution and logistics—in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

You Will Be Accountable For

Customer & Market Insights

• Gather market and community insights to develop strategic go-to-market plans for our five regions: Southern California, Northern California, Seattle, Colorado, and Chicago.

• Support the collection and synthesis of customer feedback from surveys, events, and direct interactions.

• Share key learnings with internal stakeholders to inform strategy, messaging, and content.

• Field Marketing Execution

• Partner with Field Operations teams to implement campaigns and site-level marketing plans.

• Support the coordination, logistics, and on-the-ground execution of local marketing initiatives.

Communications & Materials 

• Organize, distribute, and track marketing collateral for field teams and community partners, including schools and local publications.

• Contribute to content creation by gathering stories, photos, and feedback during camp visits and local events.

Event Coordination

• Research, vet, and assist with the administrative planning of in-person events and partnership opportunities.

• Liaise with vendors and community organizations to ensure smooth activations and timely delivery of assets.

• Support event setup, execution, and breakdown as needed (occasional evenings or weekends required).

Performance Tracking & Budget Support

• Assist with data collection and reporting on campaign and event results, customer insights, and participation metrics.

• Help track budgets, process invoices, and manage field marketing expenses.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Proactively identify process improvements and share ideas with the Senior Field Marketing Manager.

• Adapt to shifting priorities and support special projects as needed.

During the summer season you will

• Observe the camp guest experience, especially front-of-house interactions, to identify best practices.

• Test and implement methods to boost survey participation (e.g., hosting coffee chats during check-in).

• Support photo and video content capture during media shoots (travel required).

• Lead coordination and community engagement on Galileo’s social channels.

You Are

• Resourceful & Ready to Learn: You are a quick learner who’s excited to pick up new marketing tools, best practices and operational tactics.

• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You manage multiple tasks efficiently and proactively, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

• Collaborative: You enjoy working with diverse teams and can communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at every level.

• Flexible & Willing to Travel: You’re willing to travel to sites, events and partner locations as needed, especially during peak camp season.

• Mission-Driven: You care about innovation, education and making an impact in communities.

Compensation

We anticipate total compensation for this Full-Time, position to be $60,000-$80,000. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on mul