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Marketing Project Coordinator Agreement

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MARKETING PROJECT COORDINATOR AGREEMENT

This Marketing Project Coordinator Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: with principal address at (hereafter "Client"), and Coordinator Name: with principal address at (hereafter "Coordinator").

Effective Date: . Client and Coordinator may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires coordination services to plan, manage and deliver marketing materials and campaign activities described below; and WHEREAS, Coordinator possesses the expertise and capacity to perform such services on the terms set forth in this Agreement.

DEFINITIONS

"Deliverables" means the final items described in Section "Deliverables" to be provided by Coordinator for the Campaign. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by a Party in connection with this Agreement.

CAMPAIGN SUMMARY

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Coordinator will act as Project Coordinator for the Campaign. Coordinator's responsibilities shall include project planning, timeline management, vendor and stakeholder coordination, quality review, asset delivery tracking, and routine reporting. Specific tasks and milestones are set forth in the Deliverables section below.

DELIVERABLES

The Parties agree the Coordinator shall provide the following Deliverables. For each Deliverable, include the required format, quantity, and delivery date.

COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

Client shall pay Coordinator the fees and reimbursements described below in consideration of Coordinator's performance. All payments are due in U.S. dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

EXPENSES

Client will reimburse Coordinator for pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performance of services. Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced with receipts and paid within the same terms as fees.

USAGE RIGHTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ownership and license of materials created under this Agreement are governed by the terms below. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, Coordinator grants Client a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the Deliverables for the Campaign for the duration specified below. All pre-existing intellectual property of each Party remains the sole property of that Party.

If the Parties intend that any Deliverable be considered a work made for hire, such intent must be set forth expressly below. Otherwise, Coordinator retains copyright and grants the license described above.

Coordinator hereby agrees that Deliverables shall be treated as work made for hire.

FTC DISCLOSURE AND ADVERTISING COMPLIANCE

Coordinator shall ensure that all paid placements, sponsored content, influencer posts, endorsements, and any content subject to consumer protection disclosure rules include clear and conspicuous disclosures of material connections as required by applicable advertising and consumer protection laws and regulations.

Coordinator acknowledges responsibility to include required disclosures and to maintain records of such disclosures.

EXCLUSIVITY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Coordinator is not restricted from performing services for other clients. If Client requires exclusivity, the Parties must specify the scope and any additional compensation below.

Yes — exclusivity is required

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party agrees to hold in confidence Confidential Information disclosed by the other Party and to use such information only to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of two (2) years, except for trade secrets which shall be protected to the extent permitted by law.

TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon prior written notice. Termination for cause may occur immediately if the other Party materially breaches any material term and fails to cure within the notice period below.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from claims arising from its own gross negligence, willful misconduct or breach of representations, except to the extent caused by the indemnified Party. Except for liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or indemnification obligations, neither Party shall be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Monetary liability of each Party for direct damages shall be limited to the total fees paid under this Agreement for the Campaign.

WARRANTIES

Coordinator warrants that it will perform services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Except as expressly set forth herein, Coordinator makes no other warranties, express or implied.

INSURANCE

Coordinator will maintain general liability and professional liability insurance in commercially reasonable amounts and will provide certificates of insurance upon request.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state identified below, without regard to conflict of law principles. The Parties will first attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through negotiation prior to initiating any formal dispute resolution process.

NOTICES

Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the contact information provided by the Parties below.

MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing signed by both Parties. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all assets.

Client:

By:

Date:

Coordinator:

By:

Date:

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What the Marketing Project Coordinator Agreement Is

A Marketing Project Coordinator Agreement is a written contract that defines the scope, responsibilities, deliverables, timing, and compensation for a coordinator who manages marketing projects. It records the parties, project scope, milestones, reporting cadence, ownership of deliverables, confidentiality provisions, and payment terms. The agreement clarifies expectations for task tracking, vendor coordination, approvals, change requests, and termination. A clear, complete agreement reduces disputes and supports on-time project execution by documenting decision authority, escalation paths, and acceptance criteria for campaign assets and milestones.

Why a Clear Agreement Benefits Your Team

Documenting roles, timelines, and approval steps reduces ambiguity, speeds decision-making, and creates an auditable record of scope and changes without relying on informal communications.

Why a Clear Agreement Benefits Your Team

Who Typically Uses This Agreement

Teams use this agreement when projects require multiple stakeholders, external vendors, or defined deliverables and timelines.

  • In-house marketing teams coordinating cross-channel campaigns with external vendors and agencies.
  • Freelance or contract coordinators hired to manage campaign execution and vendor logistics.
  • Agencies onboarding a coordinator for a client-facing program or long-term retainer.

Use this agreement to set decision rights, acceptance criteria, and payment terms before work begins.

Representative Signatories and Roles

Marketing Manager

A marketing manager signs to confirm budget approval, project objectives, and acceptance criteria. The manager typically retains final approval rights over creative direction and final deliverables and is responsible for payment authorization and stakeholder communication.

Agency Coordinator

An agency or contract coordinator signs to accept scope, timelines, and reporting obligations. The coordinator agrees to deliverables, work-for-hire clauses, and confidentiality provisions and to escalate scope changes through documented change requests.

Core Sections to Include in the Agreement

A professional agreement organizes expectations so both parties can measure performance and obligations clearly.

Scope of Work

Define specific tasks, campaigns, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and exclusions. Attach schedules, deliverable formats, and examples where useful to avoid ambiguity about what is in scope.

Roles & Responsibilities

List responsibilities for the coordinator, internal stakeholders, vendors, and approvals. Clarify who provides assets, who reviews, and response time expectations for approvals and feedback.

Timeline & Milestones

Specify milestone dates, review cycles, launch windows, and dependencies. Include consequences for missed milestones or delayed approvals, and the change request process for schedule changes.

Compensation & Expenses

State fees, payment schedule, invoicing requirements, expense reimbursement rules, and late-payment interest or holdback terms if applicable.

Intellectual Property

Specify ownership of creative work, transfer of rights, license grants, and any restrictions on reuse. Include work-for-hire language where transfer is required.

Confidentiality & Data Handling

Include nondisclosure provisions, data security obligations, permitted disclosures, and any industry-specific privacy requirements such as HIPAA considerations for health-related campaigns.

Step-by-Step: Completing the Agreement

Follow these steps to prepare, review, and execute a compliant agreement with minimal rework.

  • 01
    Draft Scope: Describe tasks, deliverables, milestones, and exclusions in plain language.
  • 02
    Set Dates: Enter effective date, milestone deadlines, and review windows using MM/DD/YYYY.
  • 03
    Confirm Budget: Specify fees, expense rules, invoicing cadence, and approval authority.
  • 04
    Sign and Archive: Obtain all signatures, save final PDF, and store under the project record.

How to Configure an Online Signing Workflow

When using an eSignature workflow, configure fields, authentication, and routing before sending to avoid incomplete transactions.

Field Configuration
Signature Fields Place signature, initials, and date fields for each signer.
Authentication Method Use email link or SMS code for signer verification.
Signing Order Set sequential or parallel routing per approval requirements.
Audit Trail Enable detailed logs to capture IP, timestamp, and actions.

Where to Send and How Execution Typically Works

A typical routing flow moves from drafter to internal approvers, then to the coordinator or external signers for final signatures.

  • Upload Document: Sender uploads final agreement PDF or DOCX to the signing platform.
  • Add Fields: Place required signature, initial, and date fields for each party.
  • Set Routing: Define signing order, authentication, and reminders.
  • Distribute Copies: Automatically send signed copies and completion certificates to all parties.

Digital Signing and Technical Considerations

Confirm the eSignature platform supports audit trails, export to PDF, and the authentication level you need before sending.

  • File Formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Connects with CRM and cloud storage
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or KBA options

Ensure your chosen solution can preserve the signed record and provide tamper-evident output for long-term retention.

Key Dates and Typical Deadlines to Track

Track the agreement lifecycle: execution, milestone delivery, review periods, and termination notice windows to prevent disputes.

Execution Date:

Document effective date of the agreement; start obligations.

Milestone Deadlines:

Set deliverable due dates and acceptance review times.

Review Response Window:

Specify review timeframe, e.g., 5–10 business days per milestone.

Payment Due Dates:

Record invoice terms, e.g., Net 30 from invoice date.

Termination Notice:

Specify notice period, commonly 30 days unless otherwise stated.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing This Agreement

  • Leaving scope vague or open-ended, which causes disagreements about what counts as included work and triggers unnecessary change orders.
  • Omitting acceptance criteria, so deliverables are subjectively rejected and cause delayed payments or repeated revisions.
  • Failing to list who provides assets and when, which results in missed deadlines when stakeholders assume the coordinator will supply materials.
  • Not defining payment triggers or invoice requirements, which can cause late payments and disputes over deliverable acceptance.

Consequences of an Incomplete or Incorrect Agreement

Enforceability Risk: Ambiguous terms can weaken contract enforcement
Payment Delays: Missing invoicing rules cause withheld payments
Scope Creep: Undefined scope can increase costs and time
Intellectual Property Disputes: Unclear ownership leads to reuse conflicts
Regulatory Exposure: Improper data handling can breach privacy laws
Operational Delays: Absent milestones slow campaign launches

Real-World Examples of Using This Agreement

These examples show how organizations applied a coordinator agreement to streamline project execution.

Optica Ventures — Brian Fitzgibbons

The team needed a compact contract to onboard coordinators and reduce back-and-forth approvals.

  • Coordinator centralized vendor deliveries and approvals.
  • The agreement reduced turnaround and clarified responsibilities so campaigns launched on schedule while preserving an auditable record for finance and compliance.

Xerox — Kodi-Marie Evans

NetSuite integration required clear assignment of deliverables and formats to automate intake.

  • Coordinator managed asset handoffs and naming conventions.
  • The contract ensured deliverables conformed to integration rules, minimizing rework and enabling automated processing via the ERP system.

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