Marketing Operations Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Office Box Hill - ABINGDON, MD 21009Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary/yearAbout the position

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Marketing Operations Specialist you will help the marketing team effectively support both internal partners and franchisees, while managing day-to-day marketing requests and contributing to a seamless, high-quality experience.

This position is based in our Corporate Office located in Abingdon, Maryland and includes a remote benefit of 52 days per year.

Why us?

Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy® has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. In 2025, we ranked #86 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Ranking and have been included in the top 10 “Best Places to Work” according to Baltimore Business Journal for five consecutive years.

Kiddie Academy routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the child care category. We currently support 345+ Academies operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and more than 75 locations in various stages of development.

Benefits you’ll love

Salary Range of $52,000-$57,000 annually
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance for you
401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility
Childcare tuition discounts
Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays
Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits
We value in-person collaboration at our corporate headquarters, and offer flexibility through an allowance of work from home days

QualificationsWhy you?

You are an experienced professional with a positive outlook and a passion for making an impact. You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail oriented, you are tech savvy, and you excel at multitasking.

Your Skills and Experience

Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, business, or other related fields is required
Ability to manage/traffic/anticipate marketing projects and workflow processes
2-4 years’ experience
Process driven but creative and innovative
Detail oriented
Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently
Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

We are growing fast, and the future is bright! Don’t miss out on joining us.