Fast Facts

Podium Education is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Marketing QA Specialist to support the Head of System Operations by ensuring the accuracy of marketing systems and automated student journeys.

Responsibilities: The Marketing QA Specialist will review and test marketing automation workflows, document findings, collaborate to resolve issues, and maintain system accuracy across multiple QA checks.

Skills: Required skills include careful attention to detail, comfort with structured tasks, and the ability to work independently. Experience with CRM tools and marketing automation platforms is a plus.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates include current college students or early career professionals, particularly in fields such as Information Systems, Data Science, or Marketing Analytics.

Location: This position is available remotely; however, the company is based in Austin, Texas.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

Part-Time Marketing QA Specialist

Who We Are

At Podium Education, we combine the reach of top universities with the real-world impact of global brands. We partner with schools like Georgetown, UNC, Harvard, ASU, and Texas A&M to deliver programs that put students inside projects for companies such as Spotify, Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb. With over 1 million students engaged across 70+ universities, we’re redefining what career-ready education looks like; blending skills, experience, and opportunity at scale. Podium is a privately held Series B company based in Austin with prominent investors who believe in the mission, including Sequoia Capital, Owl Ventures, Lumos Capital Group, Learn Capital, Lachy Groom, Goldcrest Capital, and Album VC!

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Marketing QA Specialist to support our Head of System Operations. This role focuses on reviewing, testing, and validating how our marketing systems and automated student journeys perform. You will help ensure that messaging reaches the right students at the right time, and that technical logic behind campaigns functions exactly as intended.

This role is consistent, process-driven, and highly important to the accuracy of our student experience.

What You’ll Do

Quality Assurance and System Accuracy

• Test marketing automation workflows to confirm triggers, timing, and content are accurate
• Review email sends and lifecycle pathways for segmentation and logic errors
• Document findings clearly and thoroughly in structured logs
• Flag issues and collaborate to resolve them, then test again to confirm fixes
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across multiple concurrent QA checks
• Run structured testing sequences based on different student profiles and enrollment scenarios
• Verify that conditional paths, dynamic content, and personalization display as expected
• Identify unexpected behavior or edge cases and document clear reproduction steps
• Work closely with the Head of System Operations and Head of Growth to align on QA processes and timelines

What You Bring

• Careful attention to detail and a high level of precision
• Comfort with structured tasks, documentation, and repeatable testing methods
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• Interest in how systems and logic operate beneath the surface

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Experience with email or marketing automation platforms (such as Iterable, Klaviyo, Mailchimp)
• Coursework or interest in data, systems, analytics, marketing operations, or lifecycle marketing

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This is a great role for a current college student or early career professional who wants exposure to technical marketing systems. Students studying Information Systems, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Business Technology, Applied Math, or Engineering may find this role particularly relevant, but any major is welcome.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience inside technical marketing systems
• A clear understanding of how automated lifecycle marketing operates at scale
• Direct mentorship from an experienced system and tech operations leader
• A strong foundation for future roles in marketing operations, CRM management, lifecycle marketing, or RevOps

Schedule and Expectation:

• Availability: Must be available for occasional morning work and/or projects as needed.
• Hours: Part-time role averaging 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility depending on workload and business needs.