Associate, Design and Marketing

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own design and marketing outputs across HCZ programs, shaping content for scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, social media, and brand stewardship, while coordinating with stakeholders and overseeing community engagement.

  • Own campaign content production and visual design across multiple channels
  • Manage social media planning, posting, and community engagement
  • Uphold brand guidelines and design systems with stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders at our Promise Academy Charter Schools and Zone After School Programs to create content to support promotion of scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, and other key initiatives, including flyers, posters, brochures, apparel, consumer items, and illustrations.
  • Support the design of advertising and marketing content across our digital properties (e.g., website, social media, email marketing), advertising channels (e.g., connected TV, search, and display), and out-of-home (e.g., brand activations, public transportation, printed content, and other spatial ads).
  • Help manage the day-to-day operations of HCZ’s social media accounts, including sourcing or creating, planning, formatting, and posting content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube
  • Help oversee community engagement on social media, including responding to and liking user comments on posts
  • Organize, refine, update, and manage all design tools, templates, and resources leveraged by staff
  • Help steward the HCZ brand, ensuring that all visual representations of HCZ stay true to our brand guidelines
  • Some travel is required

Requirements

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience using design software and applications, especially Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere), and designing print materials and apparel
  • Proficiency in managing the backend of social media platforms
  • Knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) a plus
  • Experience building strong relationships and trust with stakeholders
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
  • Commitment to HCZ values and mission
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
  • - Highly competitive base salaries
  • - Paid time off
  • - Employee referral bonus
  • - Career Advancement
  • - No-cost health insurance
  • - Life Insurance
  • - Short-and long-term disability
  • - Additional voluntary benefits
  • - Wellness discounts
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Harlem Children's Zone

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Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. From early childhood, education, and career programs to community outreach and wellness initiatives, HCZ opens pathways to mobility and prosperity.

New York, New York, USA
1.5K employees (37 in marketing)
37% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
21.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$331
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36%
Direct
24%
Referral
3.2%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Median Tenure
3.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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