Junior Marketing Coordinator

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Build solutions. Elevate performance. Thrive in Corporate at New Home Star!

New Home Star is the largest privately owned seller of new homes in America. As a member of our Marketing team, you’ll support both our Corporate Support Office and our home builder partners—helping them sell more homes, more profitably.

We’re hiring a people-first, detail-oriented Junior Marketing Coordinator who’s eager to break into marketing. This entry-level role is perfect for someone with a keen eye, fresh out of college, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning. You’ll directly support sales engagement by creating and reviewing short-form agent-led marketing initiatives and collaborating with graphic designers in a high-growth environment.

Our Corporate Support Office is located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst and is not your typical “corporate” setting. We embrace collaboration with an open office concept, and sincerely enjoy team outings, celebrations, and company-wide events. Our team is fun, ambitious, and highly motivated to succeed. These elements create a supportive environment where you can develop professionally and find a long-term place to pursue your career aspirations.

Why New Home Star?

Industry Leader: The largest privately owned new home sales company in the U.S., partnering with market-leading home builders.

Real Growth: Hands-on training, a professional development budget, and clear opportunities for advancement—all within a supportive, high-energy team led by leaders who are dedicated to your success.

Hybrid flexibility: work remotely 3 days/week, in-person 2 days/week at our downtown Elmhurst office.

Award-Winning Culture: Supportive, high-energy team with leadership dedicated to your success, recognized in 2025 as the Best Place to Work in Real Estate and Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

Compensation & Benefits: Base salary of $45,000, biannual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.

Volunteer Opportunities: Encouraged time and financial resources to give back to your local community in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Do

• The Junior Marketing Coordinator role will offer you exposure to the following types of campaigns currently executed by New Home Star's Marketing Department: Content Marketing, Email Marketing, and Digital Marketing.
• Assisting with various marketing campaigns and workflows.
• Maintain workflow within our Project Management System.
• Collaborate and perform effectively on all projects in a timely manner.
• Production of error-free campaigns and assets is paramount.
• Conducting research to build campaigns as needed.
• Taking notes during calls and meetings.
• Schedule internal/external email campaigns.
• Update monthly reporting for various campaigns.
• Contribute in all possible ways to building the best team in the world.
• Any other responsibilities that are consistent with a Junior Marketing Coordinator role.

What We’re Looking For

• Availability: Must work in-person two days per week in the Elmhurst, IL corporate office.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in marketing or communications.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on content creation and exceptional spelling and grammar.
• Strong project management, relationship building, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Self-starter who constantly seeks out new ways to improve and advance our mission.
• Detail-oriented and driven to produce high-quality, error-free work.
• Hunger for continual learning and skill development.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient computer knowledge/skills (i.e., Canva, Google Suite such as Sheets, Docs, and Slides). AI-driven tools are a plus.
• Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Background checks required.