Creative Marketing Contractor (Six Months) at Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA | Forest, VA

Creative Marketing Contractor (Six Months)

Forest, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own creative storytelling and asset production to drive fundraising and community engagement, with explicit ownership of campaigns for major donor events and a branding refresh for the RHSPCA.

Creative Asset Production: Build social content, print collateral, and video assets that support fundraising and volunteer recruitment.
Campaign & Brand Ownership: Design and launch August Match, year-end appeals, and Veterinary Care Center promotions while modernizing the RHSPCA look.
Community Engagement: Produce adoption and event materials that boost donors, volunteers, and foster participation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Consistently creating and publishing engaging social media content.
Work closely with the Director of Development creating original fundraising campaigns for our August Match Challenge and year-end giving efforts.
Designing the creative direction for the Lucky 13 long-stay dog campaign.
Supporting the launch and promotion of our new Veterinary Care Center through banners, direct mail, social media, and campaign materials.
Creating adoption event marketing materials.
Producing graphics that increase volunteer recruitment and foster engagement.
Developing fresh, original creative assets that strengthen and modernize the RHSPCA brand.
All employees who work in the Development Department cover for each other during vacation or if someone is out sick.
May be expected to temporarily take on tasks outside the normal scope of the job.
The duties of the Development Associate primarily involve institutional advancement, however, any employee may be asked and expected to do other things on occasion.

Requirements

Canva (required)
Ability to lift 35 lbs., stand for long periods of time, move quickly, work with and around animals (including diseased, injured and/or potentially aggressive animals), loud noises, chlorine or other chemicals.
Photography and photo editing
Video production and short-form content creation
Copywriting
Social media strategy and analytics
Email marketing design
Print production and vendor coordination

Nice to Have

Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)

Benefits

Opportunity for full-time employment after the contract period.
A collaborative, mission-driven team that celebrates creativity and innovation.
Meaningful work with visible impact on animals and the people who care for them.
The chance to help shape the future of one of the Valley's most meaningful nonprofit organizations.
All employees with the RHSPCA can take advantage of the Hill’s Pro Staff Feeding program, which offers significant discounts on their products.
Discount offerings to multiple businesses throughout the valley
Staff and volunteer appreciation events
$0 adoption fee on your first pet adopted through the RHSPCA
Opportunity for hybrid remote
Health, dental, and vision insurance