Req Id: 42059
Job Title: Student - Marketing & Communications Assistant
City: Portage
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Marketing and Communications Assistant will provide support to the Director of Marketing and Communications, helping execute marketing, branding, public relations, and community outreach strategies. This role plays a vital part in increasing awareness of BGCGNWI programs, events, and initiatives, while also supporting membership recruitment, fundraising campaigns, and overall visibility across all communication platforms.
Hourly Wage: $12
Start Date: Fall 2026
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Social Media
- Assist in creating and scheduling social media posts across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
- Collect and curate photos, videos, and stories from Club sites and events for use in marketing campaigns.
- Support in capturing, editing, and organizing multimedia content (photography and videography) for digital and print use.
Marketing & Branding Support
- Help implement brand standards across all Club communications and visuals.
- Assist with the development of marketing materials such as flyers, newsletters, banners, brochures, and email campaigns.
- Coordinate distribution of promotional materials including direct mailers, handouts, and Club signage.
Event & Campaign Support
- Support the planning and execution of marketing efforts tied to Club events, recruitment campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
- Assist with logistics and marketing tasks related to special events and community outreach (e.g., event photography, setting up promotional displays, managing RSVP lists).
- Provide administrative and creative support during cause-related marketing efforts.
Communications & Public Relations
- Support internal communications efforts, helping to ensure staff are informed of marketing initiatives and updates.
- Maintain and update media contact lists and assist with preparing press releases or media kits when needed.
- Monitor social media and local media outlets for mentions, trends, and engagement opportunities.
Administrative & Strategic Support
- Help track performance metrics related to digital campaigns, membership outreach, and community engagement.
- Organize and maintain digital asset library (photos, videos, graphics).
- Assist with vendor coordination (e.g., printers, photographers, media partners).
- Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute creative ideas to enhance outreach efforts.
Qualifications
- An approved participant in the federal work study program at our partnership schools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Experience with social media platforms, Mailchimp, or other digital marketing tools is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Passion for youth development and community engagement.
Work Environment
- Requires occasional evening or weekend availability for events or time-sensitive campaigns.
- May involve travel between Club sites and event locations.
Location: 3691 Willowcreek Road, Portage, Indiana 46368
Education
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 5/6/26