Marketing and Comm Assistant (HO.26.18)

Job summary

The Marketing and Communications Assistant will draft, edit, and format various internal and external communications while maintaining website content and social media calendars. They will also coordinate newsletters, track communication metrics, and support community engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Job details

We’re Hiring! 🚀 Do you enjoy creating content, managing social media, coordinating projects, and helping organizations connect with their communities? If you're passionate about communication and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Excel Society is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant to support our mission of enhancing engagement, awareness, volunteerism, and philanthropic initiatives. Hours of Work : Hours of work: 20 flex hours (40 hours biweekly) Key Responsibilities * Draft, edit, proofread, and format internal and external communications including announcements, articles, newsletters, website content, promotional materials, and social media posts. * Maintain and update website content, ensuring information remains accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards. * Coordinate the production and distribution of newsletters and recurring organizational communications. * Support social media activities by scheduling content, maintaining content calendars, and monitoring engagement. * Gather stories, photographs, program updates, and other content from departments and stakeholders. * Assist with communications campaigns, community engagement initiatives, organizational events, and fundraising activities. * Maintain communication records, digital assets, editorial calendars, approval processes, and project documentation. * Compile communication metrics and prepare reports using approved reporting tools and templates. * Ensure all communications meet organizational standards for accuracy, accessibility, quality, and brand compliance. Requirements: * Certificate or diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Related experience in communications, marketing, digital content, or administrative support. Relevant practicum, internship, volunteer, or non-profit experience may be considered.. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated editing and proofreading ability. * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, content management systems, and social media platforms. * Ability to prepare routine digital and print materials using approved templates and basic design tools. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, accessible, and high-quality work. * Satisfactory criminal record check.

What you’ll do

The Marketing and Communications Assistant will draft, edit, and format various internal and external communications while maintaining website content and social media calendars. They will also coordinate newsletters, track communication metrics, and support community engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate or diploma in marketing, communications, or a related field, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, strong written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential requirements.

Listed skills

• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Content creation
• Social media management
• Copywriting
• Proofreading
• Editing
• Website maintenance
• Newsletter coordination
• Communication metrics
• Project documentation
• Microsoft 365
• Content management systems
• Digital content
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Brand compliance
• Report Writing
• Promotional Materials
• Project Documentation
• Administrative Support
• Organizational Skills
• Newsletters
• Brand Compliance
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Content Creation
• Fundraising
• Digital Assets
• Digital Content
• Editorial Calendar
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Marketing Communications
• Organizational Communications
• Project Coordination
• Social Media
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Scheduling
• Templates
• Non-Profit Organization
• Reporting Tools
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Marketing
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Creative & Media
• Marketing Assistant
• Marketing Assistant / Associate
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists