Job Description

Marketing Specialist (Consultant) – San Mateo Region

Focus: Enrollment Growth & Regional Outreach

Organization: Meaningful Beginnings

Location: San Mateo County, CA (regional expertise highly preferred)

Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract / 1099

Duration: Short-term consultation with potential extension

Compensation: Hourly or project-based (to be proposed by consultant)

Overview

Meaningful Beginnings is seeking an experienced Marketing Specialist (Consultant) to support our upcoming expansion and enrollment growth efforts in the San Mateo region . This role is ideal for a marketing professional with strong local market knowledge , experience in community-based enrollment growth , and a proven ability to design and execute targeted regional strategies.

The consultant will assess our current approach, identify opportunities specific to San Mateo County, and recommend (and potentially support) high-impact marketing and outreach initiatives to increase enrollment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a regional market assessment for San Mateo County, including demographics, competitive landscape, and enrollment trends
• Develop a targeted marketing and outreach strategy focused on increasing enrollment in the San Mateo region
• Recommend community partnerships , local outreach channels, and region-specific marketing tactics
• Advise on digital marketing , local advertising, referral strategies, and grassroots/community engagement
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations with timelines, estimated costs, and expected impact
• (Optional, if agreed) Support implementation of approved strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in marketing, enrollment growth, or community outreach
• Strong familiarity with the San Mateo County market (Highly Preferred)
• Experience working with education, early childhood, healthcare, or community-based organizations is highly preferred
• Proven ability to design region-specific or hyperlocal marketing strategies
• Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver clear recommendations in a consultative role

Engagement Details

This is a consultation-based position . The selected consultant will work closely with our leadership team for a defined period to deliver strategic guidance and recommendations.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Brief proposal outlining:
• Relevant experience with regional or local marketing
• Initial thoughts or approach to increasing enrollment in San Mateo County
• Estimated timeline
• Rate (hourly or project-based)

Applications should be submitted through Workstream messaging or sent to patricia@meaningfulbeginnings.org . 

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Local area,

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