Marketing Coordinator, Influencer & Affiliate

Learning Resources•Vernon Hills, IL

11h•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 60 years, hand2mind has inspired learning through play by creating handson, classroomtested materials that help children learn by doing. We’re a growing, family-owned company recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and trusted by teachers and families alike. We create a wide range of educational products—classroom tools like Hands-on Standards®, consumer products for NumberBlocks®, and innovative items like our new BubblePlush™ Yoga Balls. If you’re curious, collaborative, and a kid at heart, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us in shaping the future of learning with our award-winning team! Team & Position Description: We are currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator, Influencers & Affiliates to join our Brand Communications Team! Here’s what makes this team awesome: we work at the intersection of creator culture, discovery-driven marketing, and social commerce with leading educational tools and toys. We collaborate cross-functionally, move fast, and have a direct impact on how millions of parents, teachers, and families discover our products. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in creator ecosystems, loves finding new trends early, and enjoys building operational structure behind fast-paced social programs.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in social media, influencer/creator programs, or digital marketing.
Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and creator-driven content.
Experience managing creators, deliverables, and communication.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple campaigns at once.
Proficiency in Excel/Sheets; experience with Aspire, Levanta, or Awin is a plus.
Strong written communication and professionalism in external communication.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel/Sheets; experience with Aspire, Levanta, or Awin is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and reach out to relevant creators for product seeding, paid partnerships, and UGC campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
Coordinate and execute day-to-day operations related to earned influencer, Amazon Creator Connections, and affiliate campaigns through platforms like Aspire and Levanta
Build and nurture strong relationships with creators by offering clear & timely communication, brand guidance, and support, ensuring a positive experience and fostering long-term partnerships.
Maintain structured communication with creators and partners across every stage of influencer campaigns to ensure on‑time, brand‑accurate deliverables and identify opportunities to optimize performance.
Support social commerce affiliate campaigns by optimizing affiliate activations both internally and with external agency partners.
Coordinate product shipments, gifting logistics, and sample needs for creator programs.
Gather performance metrics, maintain content libraries, and organize post-campaign assets.
Build and maintain creator databases, trackers, logs, and templates.
Collaborate with the broader brand team to align creator content with brand storytelling.
Monitor platforms for emerging creators, trends, and new opportunities.